Level 3 Health & Social Care Unit 2
Working in Health & Social Care
General Practitioner (GP) - correct
answer-a doctor who does not specialise
in a specific branch of medicine but
provides ongoing treatment and
preventative care in the community for a
variety of medical problems that may be
experienced by individuals of all ages.
Preventative care - correct answer-care
and education that aims to ensure
people remain healthy, and are aware of
factors that can lead to illness and poor
health. It includes screening and
vaccination programmes.
Consultant - correct answer-a senior
doctor, normally based in a hospital, who
provides specialist expert healthcare
support in their area of expertise.
,Nurse Practitioner - correct
answer-provides expert consultancy
service to patients and their carers. They
contribute to the management and
development of the care provision. They
also undertake research and contribute
to the education and training of other
members of staff.
Adult Nurse - correct answer-works with
adults of all ages, who may have a wide
range of physical health conditions.
They may be based in hospitals, clinics
or GP practices, or work for specialist
organisations such as the armed forces.
Many work with people in their own
homes. They will often plan individual
care, carry out healthcare procedures
and treatments and evaluate their
effectiveness. They also work to promote
good health by running clinics and
health education programmes on topics
,such as giving up smoking or weight
loss.
Mental Health Nurse - correct
answer-they specialise in mental health
work in a range of settings. These may
include psychiatric units in hospitals,
community healthcare centres, day care
settings, residential homes and prisons.
Remember that most people who
experience mental health problems are
cared for in the community, not in
hospitals
Children's Nurse - correct answer-works
with children with a very wide range of
medical conditions. Works closely with
the child's parents or carers. This is to
ensure that, as far as possible, the care
provided meets their social, cultural and
family needs, as well as addressing their
health issues. May work in hospitals but
also support children at home.
, Learning Disability Nurse - correct
answer-works mainly with individuals
with learning disabilities living in the
community rather than in hospitals. This
may include supporting people in
schools and workplaces, people living at
home with their families and people who
live in specialist residential settings.
They aim to work with people with
learning disabilities and their carers to
maintain the person's physical and
mental health, provide specialist
healthcare and support them to live as
fulfilling and independent a life as
possible.
District Nurse - correct answer-care for
people of all ages, supporting them in
their own homes or in residential homes.
Work closely with family members and
other carers. They assess the patient's
needs and also the care and support
Working in Health & Social Care
General Practitioner (GP) - correct
answer-a doctor who does not specialise
in a specific branch of medicine but
provides ongoing treatment and
preventative care in the community for a
variety of medical problems that may be
experienced by individuals of all ages.
Preventative care - correct answer-care
and education that aims to ensure
people remain healthy, and are aware of
factors that can lead to illness and poor
health. It includes screening and
vaccination programmes.
Consultant - correct answer-a senior
doctor, normally based in a hospital, who
provides specialist expert healthcare
support in their area of expertise.
,Nurse Practitioner - correct
answer-provides expert consultancy
service to patients and their carers. They
contribute to the management and
development of the care provision. They
also undertake research and contribute
to the education and training of other
members of staff.
Adult Nurse - correct answer-works with
adults of all ages, who may have a wide
range of physical health conditions.
They may be based in hospitals, clinics
or GP practices, or work for specialist
organisations such as the armed forces.
Many work with people in their own
homes. They will often plan individual
care, carry out healthcare procedures
and treatments and evaluate their
effectiveness. They also work to promote
good health by running clinics and
health education programmes on topics
,such as giving up smoking or weight
loss.
Mental Health Nurse - correct
answer-they specialise in mental health
work in a range of settings. These may
include psychiatric units in hospitals,
community healthcare centres, day care
settings, residential homes and prisons.
Remember that most people who
experience mental health problems are
cared for in the community, not in
hospitals
Children's Nurse - correct answer-works
with children with a very wide range of
medical conditions. Works closely with
the child's parents or carers. This is to
ensure that, as far as possible, the care
provided meets their social, cultural and
family needs, as well as addressing their
health issues. May work in hospitals but
also support children at home.
, Learning Disability Nurse - correct
answer-works mainly with individuals
with learning disabilities living in the
community rather than in hospitals. This
may include supporting people in
schools and workplaces, people living at
home with their families and people who
live in specialist residential settings.
They aim to work with people with
learning disabilities and their carers to
maintain the person's physical and
mental health, provide specialist
healthcare and support them to live as
fulfilling and independent a life as
possible.
District Nurse - correct answer-care for
people of all ages, supporting them in
their own homes or in residential homes.
Work closely with family members and
other carers. They assess the patient's
needs and also the care and support
