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WORKING IN THE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Terms in this set (531)
A doctor who does not specialise in a specific branch of medicine but provides
General practitioner ongoing treatment and preventative care in the community for a variety of medical
problems that may be experienced by individuals of all ages.
Care and education that aims to ensure people remain healthy, and are aware of
Preventative care factors that can lead to illness and poor health. It includes screening and vaccination
programmes.
A senior doctor, normally based in a hospital, who provides specialist expert
Consultant
healthcare support in their area of expertise.
Provides expert consultancy service to patients and their carers. They contribute to
Nurse Practioner the management and development of the care provision. They also undertake
research and contribute to the education and training of other members of staff.
The process of checking for the presence of disease in individuals who have no signs
or symptoms of the illness. For example screening for the presence of cervical
Health screening
cancer for women or testicular cancer for men before they have any symptom of the
disease.
Antenatal care Care provided for a mother and her baby before the birth of the baby.
Postnatal care Care provided for a mother and her baby after the birth of the baby.
Shelter, support and care provided for vulnerable people, to help them live as
Supported housing
independently as possible in the community.
Detailed descriptions of the approach, and often the specific procedures that should
Policies
be followed, in caring for clients.
Written instructions that outline the expected and required routines that care
Procedures staff must follow in specific situations, for example reporting accidents or
administering medicines, in order to implement agreed policies.
Policies to ensure that children and vulnerable adults are protected from harm,
Safeguarding
abuse and neglect and that their health and wellbeing is promoted.
Groups formed by people who share a common issue that they wish to address. The
Self-help groups members provide advice, support and care for each other. For example, Alcoholics
Anonymous is a self-help group for recovering alcoholics.
The process of restoring a person to good health following surgery, an accident or
Rehabilitation
other illness, including recovery from addiction.
Type of therapy used to treat emotional and mental health conditions, usually by
Psychotherapy
talking to a trained therapist one-to-one or in a group.
A wide range of treatments designed to treat the whole person rather than the
Complementary therapies
symptoms of their disease. For example, acupuncture, aromatherapy and reflexology.
Also called orthodox treatment. A system of treating an individual's symptoms and
Conventional medical treatment diseases by using drugs, radiation, or surgery administered by medical doctors and
other healthcare professionals (such as nurses, pharmacists and therapists).
Any tool or strategy used to help people with disabilities complete their studies
Assistive technology
successfully and reach their potential.
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WORKING IN THE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Terms in this set (531)
A doctor who does not specialise in a specific branch of medicine but provides
General practitioner ongoing treatment and preventative care in the community for a variety of medical
problems that may be experienced by individuals of all ages.
Care and education that aims to ensure people remain healthy, and are aware of
Preventative care factors that can lead to illness and poor health. It includes screening and vaccination
programmes.
A senior doctor, normally based in a hospital, who provides specialist expert
Consultant
healthcare support in their area of expertise.
Provides expert consultancy service to patients and their carers. They contribute to
Nurse Practioner the management and development of the care provision. They also undertake
research and contribute to the education and training of other members of staff.
The process of checking for the presence of disease in individuals who have no signs
or symptoms of the illness. For example screening for the presence of cervical
Health screening
cancer for women or testicular cancer for men before they have any symptom of the
disease.
Antenatal care Care provided for a mother and her baby before the birth of the baby.
Postnatal care Care provided for a mother and her baby after the birth of the baby.
Shelter, support and care provided for vulnerable people, to help them live as
Supported housing
independently as possible in the community.
Detailed descriptions of the approach, and often the specific procedures that should
Policies
be followed, in caring for clients.
Written instructions that outline the expected and required routines that care
Procedures staff must follow in specific situations, for example reporting accidents or
administering medicines, in order to implement agreed policies.
Policies to ensure that children and vulnerable adults are protected from harm,
Safeguarding
abuse and neglect and that their health and wellbeing is promoted.
Groups formed by people who share a common issue that they wish to address. The
Self-help groups members provide advice, support and care for each other. For example, Alcoholics
Anonymous is a self-help group for recovering alcoholics.
The process of restoring a person to good health following surgery, an accident or
Rehabilitation
other illness, including recovery from addiction.
Type of therapy used to treat emotional and mental health conditions, usually by
Psychotherapy
talking to a trained therapist one-to-one or in a group.
A wide range of treatments designed to treat the whole person rather than the
Complementary therapies
symptoms of their disease. For example, acupuncture, aromatherapy and reflexology.
Also called orthodox treatment. A system of treating an individual's symptoms and
Conventional medical treatment diseases by using drugs, radiation, or surgery administered by medical doctors and
other healthcare professionals (such as nurses, pharmacists and therapists).
Any tool or strategy used to help people with disabilities complete their studies
Assistive technology
successfully and reach their potential.
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