Primary Care

University:
Stanford University
Course:
PEDS 282 | Pregnancy, Birth, and Infancy
Academic year:

2023
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243

Pages:

1
Author:

Pierre B

Primary Care Specify and describe the main health promotion and disease prevention activities undertaken in primary care. Formulate an appropriate management plan for common acute symptoms including: o Red eye o Sore throat o Cough o Dysuria o Painful ear o Child with a fever o Skin infection Describe and apply at least one consultation model. Describe the differing relationships between patients and members of the primary health care team. List and explain the principles of clinical governance. Outline the different methods in which primary care is delivered, including GP practice, Out of Hours service, NHS walk-in centres and NHS Direct. Describe the roles and relationships between members of the primary health care team eg the practice nurse, health visitor, district nurse, midwife and practice administrative staff. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the use of information technology in primary care and how patient information is used. Demonstrate their ability to solve common clinical problems, through clinical enquiry and examination, and to formulate management plans with patients appropriate to primary care. Analyse and reflect on their own and others consultation skills. Analyse ethical problems that present in primary care and justify the decisions that are made. Apply the principles of clinical governance to improve patient care