2. HEALTH TEAM
• Healthcare is a team effort. Each healthcare
provider is like a member of the team with a
special role. Some team members are doctors
or technicians who help diagnose disease.
Others are experts who treat disease or care for
patients' physical and emotional needs.
4. PHYSICIAN
• Doctors, or physicians, are key members of the healthcare team. They have
years of education and training. They may be primary care doctors or
specialists.
• Primary care doctors :
When patients need medical care, they first go to primary care doctors.
Primary care doctors focus on preventive healthcare. This includes regular
check-ups, disease screening tests, immunizations and health counseling.
Primary care doctors may be family practitioners, internal medicine or
Osteopathic Doctors (OD's). Pediatricians also provide primary care for
babies, children and teenagers.
5. Specialists
Specialists diagnose and treat conditions that require
a special area of knowledge. Patients may see a
specialist to diagnose or treat a specific short-term
condition or, if they have a chronic disease, they may
see a specialist on an ongoing basis. Examples of
specialties include: endocrinology, dermatology and
obstetrics
7. Medical Doctor
Specialties
What do they deal with?
Allergy and Immunology Allergic reactions to food, medications, insect stings, and environment; asthma and other
lung problems
Anesthesiology Medication to help patients manage pain or sedate them during surgery
Cardiology Heart, blood vessels, and the circulatory system (blood vessels)
Chiropractic Medicine Adjusting areas of the body and spine to prevent or treat disease and improve nerve
function
Critical Care Medicine Acute, life-threatening illness or injury, usually in a hospital’s ICU (Intensive Care Unit) or
CCU (Critical Care Unit).
Dentistry Diseases of the teeth and mouth
Dermatology Skin, hair and nail disease
Emergency Medicine Life-threatening medical conditions or injuries, usually in a hospital emergency room
Endocrinology and Metabolism Hormones and glands such as the thyroid, pituitary, adrenal, pancreas, ovaries and testes;
also deals with diabetes
8. PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS (PA'S)
Physician's Assistants are licensed to practice medicine and are
supervised by a doctor. Their training is similar to a doctor's but
they do not complete an internship or residency. Like a medical
doctor, a physician's assistant can perform physical exams, order
tests, diagnose illnesses and prescribe medicine, assist in surgery,
provide preventive Healthcare counseling. Education for PA's
includes a 4-year degree plus a 2-year Physician Assistant
program.
9. NURSE
• Nursing staff are highly skilled
professionals with expertise in
providing excellent clinical care and
a commitment to understanding your
issues and concerns. The nurses
work closely with doctor and other
members of the healthcare team,
patients and families.
10. • Advanced Practice Nurses (APN’s),
Clinical Educators and Nurse
Practitioners work with the staff
nurses to educate and coach patients
and their families; act as patient
advocates; and coordinate care for
patients. Nurses assess, administer
and monitor treatments, help
diagnose problems, and are
watchful of any complications.
11. PHARMACISTS
• Pharmacists give patients medicines
that are prescribed, or recommended,
by a doctor. They tell patients how to
use medicines and answer questions
about side effects. Sometimes
pharmacists help doctors choose
which medicines to give patients and
let doctors know if combinations of
medicines may interact and harm
patients.
12. DENTISTS
• Dentists diagnose and treat
problems with teeth and mouth,
along with giving advice and
administering care to help
prevent future problems. They
teach patients about brushing,
flossing, fluoride, and other
aspects of dental care. They treat
tooth decay, fill cavities and
replace missing teeth.
13. LAB TECHNICIAN
• Laboratory Technologists help
providers diagnose and treat
disease by analyzing body fluids
and cells. They look for bacteria
or parasites, analyze chemicals,
match blood for transfusions, or
test for drug levels in the blood to
see how a patient is responding to
treatment.
14. RADIOLOGIST
• Radiology Technologists, also called
radiographers, help providers diagnose
and treat disease by taking x-rays. For
some procedures technologists make a
solution that patients drink to help soft
body tissues can be seen. Radiology
technologists are can specialize in
computed tomography (CT scans),
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI’s)
or mammography.
15. DIETICIAN
• Clinical Nutrition Services include
Registered Dietitians and Nutrition
Technicians who work together in
consultation with other healthcare
professionals to provide nutritional
care and education. Clinical
dietitians are skilled at assessing
your nutritional requirements.
16. PSYCHOLOGISTS
• Psychologists assess, diagnose, and
treat emotional health issues. They
help people deal with illnesses,
injuries, and personal crises in their
lives. Post-traumatic stress disorder,
depression, pain management, sleep
difficulties, adjustment difficulties,
anxiety, and feelings of grief and loss
are often treated by psychologists.
17. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
• Occupational Therapists help patients perform tasks
needed for every-day living or working. They work with
patients who have physical, mental or developmental
disabilities. This includes stroke patients who have lost
function on one side of their body, heart or lung disease
patients with activity or breathing limitations, or diabetes
patients who have had a limb amputated. Occupational
therapists help clients find new ways to dress, cook, eat or
work. They may visit patients in their home or workplace
to find adaptive equipment or teach patients new ways to
do things.
18. PHYSIO THERAPIST
• Physiotherapy services can assist you to
enhance and maintain your physical
abilities at the highest level possible.
Physiotherapists provide assessment,
education and treatment for a wide range
of health issues, and may include
therapeutic exercises, ultrasound,
electrical muscle stimulation,
strengthening exercises using weights,
and gait training.
19. SPEECH THERAPIST
• Speech Therapists are also
called speech-language
pathologists. They work
with patients who have
problems related to speech,
communication or
swallowing.
20. SPEECH THERAPISTS
• Speech problems may be caused by cancer, stroke or brain
injury. Speech therapists tailor care plans to each patient's
needs. If a patient has a problem speaking, the therapist may
teach them to use communication devices, sign language or
alternative ways to communicate. For problems swallowing,
they may teach patients to strengthen muscles or new ways
to swallow food and liquids without choking.
21. RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS
• Respiratory Therapists treat
and care for patients with
breathing problems. They
work with all types of
patients including premature
babies, older people with
lung disease, or patients with
asthma or emphysema.
22. SOCIAL WORKER
• Social workers in a clinical or hospital setting help patients and
families cope with emotional, physical and financial issues related to
an illness. Depending on a patient's need a social worker may help
coordinate services such as housing, transportation, financial
assistance, meals, long-term care, or hospice care. Social workers
may also refer patients to mental health professionals for emotional
or substance abuse support. Social workers have a master's degree
and are licensed by the state.
23. SPRITUAL LEADERS
• Religion or spirituality can be important
for people coping with illness. Members
of the clergy such as priests, ministers and
rabbis provide patients with spiritual
support. They may listen to patients,
counsel them on religious or spiritual
philosophy. They may also perform
religious sacraments or rites such as
special blessings, communion or last
rights.
24. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFFS
• Administrative and clerical staff
coordinate and facilitate patient care.
They schedule appointments, answer
phones, greet patients, keep medical
records, handle medical billing, fill out
insurance forms, arrange for laboratory
or other diagnostic services, and handle
financial records. Some job titles of
administrative or clerical staff include:
– Clinic Coordinator
– Administrative Medical Assistant
– Medical Records Specialist
– Medical Billing Specialist
– Financial Counselor
– Scheduler
25. VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are an important part of the healthcare team.
The duties of volunteers can vary widely. Volunteers may
have administrative duties and work in reception areas or gift
shops. In a medical office they may file documents, answer
phones, help with health screening or deliver documents to
various parts of the hospital. "Advanced Volunteers" have
special training and may work closely patients under the
supervision of a nurse or doctor.
26. “NO ONE CAN DO EVERYTHING…..
BUT….
EVERYONE CAN DO SOMETHING”………
