General Practitioner (GP) - ANS-a doctor who does not specialise in a specific branch
of medicine but provides ongoing treatment and preventative care
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a variety of medical problems that may be experienced by individuals of all ages.
Preventative care - ANS-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 - ANS-a senior doctor, normally based in a hospital, who provides specialist
expert healthcare support in their area of expertise.
Nurse Practitioner - ANS-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 - ANS-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 - ANS-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 - ANS-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 - ANS-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.
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