unit 2- BTEC health and social care exam Question and Answer 2023

what is the role of a doctor? - 1, diagnose ,treat ,monitor and prevent illness 2, provide prescriptions , preventative care 3, refer patients to other health professional what is the role of a nurse? - 1, monitor care of patients 2, support doctors in giving treatment and prescribed drugs. 3, work to restore health and well being what is the role of specialist doctors ? - 1, diagnose , treat,monitor and prevent illness in specialist areas . 2, liaise with other professionals to carry out care in hospital . 3, contribute to teams for ongoing patient care. what is the role of a midwife ? - 1, monitor the prenatal development and health of mothers and babies 2, help deliver babies 3, provide postnatal care , supporting mothers , babies and families after the birth. what is the role of a healthcare assistant? - 1, work under the guidance of qualified professional. 2, meet care needs, such as washing , toileting etc 3, monitor health by taking temperature,pulse etc. what is the role of an occupational therapist? - 1, identify issues people may have in everyday life , such as with dressing ,shopping or working. 2, Help people to work out practical solutions. what are the 4 healthcare settings ? - 1, GP Surgeries & local health centres 2, Hospitals 3, Clinics 4, Home what is the role of a care manager ? - - recruit and manage staff - control the budget - responsible for ensuring that the services in the care setting meet national care standards - put polices and procedures in place and make sure they're adhered to. what is the role of a care assistant ? - - meet personal needs , such as washing , toileting ,dressing and feeding . - assist in monitoring health and wellbeing , by liaising with other professionals .