Healthcare Professionals.pptx

Health 10 topic about healthcare professionals. Includes descriptions, definitions, roles and responsibilities.

1. HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS Melody Kristy Basmayor-malinao

2. Lesson Objectives: Describe how I feel today. Tell healthcare professionals being presented and their roles. Share what is still unclear.

3. How are you today?

4. Ophthalmologist Conduct routine eye examination Prescribe initial eye care products

5. Ophthalmologist Perform minor surgeries Provide specialized eye treatments and therapy

6. Ophthalmologist Stay up to date with trends in the care, diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders

7. Ophthalmologist Develop or implement plans and procedures for ophthalmologic services

8. Dermatologist Assessing patients' skin diseases, conditions, and ailments to determine appropriate treatment.

9. Dermatologist Prescribing medication and creating treatment plans. Monitoring patient progress.

10. Dermatologist Keeping up to date with new medical procedures, topics, and scientific studies by attending seminars, conferences, and training programs.

11. Dermatologist Informing and educating patients on available treatments and preventative skincare.

12. Cardiologist Diagnose and treat disorders and diseases of the cardiovascular system.

13. Cardiologist Perform patient exams and order or conduct diagnostic testing.

14. Cardiologist Prescribe medicine and coordinate referrals as necessary.

15. Cardiologist Develop ongoing treatment and disease-management plans.

16. Orthopedist Examines, diagnoses, and treats diseases and injuries to the musculoskeletal system.

17. Orthopedist Prescribes course of treatment for patients with injuries, disorders, or malformations and performs required surgery.

18. Orthopedist Conducts and supervises direct patient care, including some non-surgical treatment options.

19. Urologist Treat problems of the female urinary system and the male genitourinary tract.

20. Urologist Diagnose and treat disorders of the kidneys, ureters and bladder.

21. Obstetrician Providing medical care to women during pregnancy  (antenatal care)  and after birth  (postnatal care) .

22. Obstetrician Manage complex or high-risk pregnancies and births, and can perform  interventions  and  caesareans .

23. Obstetrician Check your baby's growth and position. Conduct or refer you for routine tests and checks. Help you prepare for labour and birth.

24. Pathologist Examines bodies and body tissues. Responsible for performing lab tests.

25. Pathologist in various areas Blood banking/transfusion Chemical Pathology Clinical informatics Cytopathology Dermatopathology Forensic pathology Hematology Medical microbiology Neuropathology Molecular genetic pathology Pediatric pathology

26. Pathologist in various areas:   Blood banking/transfusion.  This field includes monitoring, processing, and compatibility of blood products.

27. Pathologist in various areas:   Chemical pathology.  This is the study of organic and inorganic substances in body fluids, including toxicology.

28. Pathologist in various areas:   Clinical informatics.  This is the study of informational systems, databases, and quality control and assurances.

29. Pathologist in various areas:   Cytopathology.  This field includes cellular alterations in disease. Cytopathology is often used to diagnose cancer.

30. Pathologist in various areas:   Dermatopathology.   Specialize in interpreting skin biopsies. Dermatopathological results can help diagnose common skin diseases, as well as complex immunological diseases.

31. Pathologist in various areas:   Forensic pathology.  These pathologists study tissue in people who died suddenly, unexpectedly, or violently.

32. Pathologist in various areas:   Hematology.  This is the study of disease, illness, and dysfunction of the blood.

33. Pathologist in various areas:   Medical microbiology.  This is the study of infectious organisms and antibiotic susceptibilities.

34. Pathologist in various areas:   Molecular genetic pathology.  This is the study of genetic markers and testing.

35. Pathologist in various areas:   Neuropathology.  This is the study of the nervous system. Neuropathology can help diagnose neurological diseases.

36. Pathologist in various areas:   Pediatric pathology.  This is the study of pathology in children.

37. Pulmonologist Diagnosing, staging, and treating lung cancer and lung metastases that arise.

38. Pulmonologist Conducting specialized exams and tests to guide diagnosis and treatment.

39. Pulmonologist Managing conditions such as fluid in the lungs or blockage of the airways.

40. Pulmonologist Treating respiratory diseases including infections.

41. Pulmonologist Preventing respiratory diseases through lung cancer screening and smoking cessation programs.

42. Questions and Clarifications?