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Concepts.pdf
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Role of doctors
When people feel unwell they go to their GP's who provide care for those people and
provide preventative care and health education. They are based in health centres and work
with a range of other professionals.Hospital doctors provide specialist medical care.
What is a consultant?
This is the senior, hospital based doctor who specialises in a particular field of medicine.
What are the different types of consultants ?
Cardiologist- treats heart disease
Psychiatrist- treats mental health problems
Oncologist- treats cancer
Paediatricians- treat children
Geriatricians- treat older people
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What are the principle responsibilities of doctors to treat illnesses
To diagnose an individuals illness and ailment and discuss an agreed treatment plan. Then
prescribe the appropriate medication or treatment and monitor the impact of the treatment.
What do preventative care and health services provide?
Vaccination programs for all ages , health education and advice on issues like smoking or
healthy eating.
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What is an adult nurse ?
They work with adults of all ages with a range of physical health conditions. They can be
based in clients homes, hospitals, clinics , GP's. In clients homes they carry out individual
care and carry out procedures and treatments and promote good health.
What is a mental health nurse?
These nurses work in a range of settings like prisons or psychiatric units.
What is a paediatric nurse?
They work with children with a range of conditions and work closely with their parents or
carers to ensure they meet their social, cultural and family needs in hospitals or homes.
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Aim A&_Social
StudyCare
GuideUnit
& Key
2 Learning
Concepts.pdf
Aim A _ Study Guide & Key Concepts.pdf Page 1 of 76
Health & Social Care Unit 2 Learning
Aim A | Study Guide & Key Concepts
Health & Social Care Unit 2 LearningHealth
Aim A&_Social
StudyCare
GuideUnit
& Key
2 Learning
Concepts.pdf
Aim A _ Study Guide & Key Concepts.pdf Page 1 of 76
,Health and Social Care Unit 2- Learning aim A.pdf Health and Social Care Unit 2- Learning aim A.pdf Page 2 of 76
Role of doctors
When people feel unwell they go to their GP's who provide care for those people and
provide preventative care and health education. They are based in health centres and work
with a range of other professionals.Hospital doctors provide specialist medical care.
What is a consultant?
This is the senior, hospital based doctor who specialises in a particular field of medicine.
What are the different types of consultants ?
Cardiologist- treats heart disease
Psychiatrist- treats mental health problems
Oncologist- treats cancer
Paediatricians- treat children
Geriatricians- treat older people
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What are the principle responsibilities of doctors to treat illnesses
To diagnose an individuals illness and ailment and discuss an agreed treatment plan. Then
prescribe the appropriate medication or treatment and monitor the impact of the treatment.
What do preventative care and health services provide?
Vaccination programs for all ages , health education and advice on issues like smoking or
healthy eating.
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What is an adult nurse ?
They work with adults of all ages with a range of physical health conditions. They can be
based in clients homes, hospitals, clinics , GP's. In clients homes they carry out individual
care and carry out procedures and treatments and promote good health.
What is a mental health nurse?
These nurses work in a range of settings like prisons or psychiatric units.
What is a paediatric nurse?
They work with children with a range of conditions and work closely with their parents or
carers to ensure they meet their social, cultural and family needs in hospitals or homes.
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