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Health & Social Care: Component 2A Task 1: 1 of 10 Health & Social Care: Component 2A Task 1: 2 of 10

Task 1 Report Requirements Tips for the Task 2. Health Conditions
How healthcare services work together to 1. How one healthcare service could meet the specific health Look carefully at the age and health condition of the Health Condition Managed by Management
meet the needs of a specified individual needs of the specified individual. individual in your case study and make sure that you Coronary heart disease Individual Eating a healthy diet, Exercising regularly, Maintaining a healthy weight, Giving up smoking, Reducing alcohol consumption, Reducing stress
focus on them. Coronary heart disease Healthcare services Primary care: GPs may prescribe medicines such as statins, Secondary care: a cardiologist may need to insert a stent, Tertiary care: might need
How healthcare services work together to 2. How a second healthcare service could meet the specific health Avoid making general points which are not focused on Cerebral vascular Individual heart bypass surgery or a heart transplant
Making lifestyle changes (e.g. improving diet and exercising more regularly), Participating in the rehabilitation process (e.g. regularly doing
meet the needs of a specified individual needs of the specified individual. the individual in your case study. accident exercises to restore cognitive abilities and muscle strength)
How healthcare services work together to 3. How these care services could work together to meet the Think hard about how the healthcare services you are Cerebral vascular Healthcare services Primary care: doctors may prescribe medicine to prevent blood clots, reduce blood pressure and reduce cholesterol, Tertiary care: a
meet the needs of a specified individual specific health care needs of the specified individual. including can meet the needs of your individual. What accident neurosurgeon may be needed to perform surgery to remove blood clots and reduce brain swelling, Allied health professionals: physiotherapists,
will they do? What will they provide? occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and dieticians may be needed to help with rehabilitation and regaining independence
How healthcare services work together to Remember to think carefully about teamwork and how Type 2 diabetes Individual Eating a carbohydrate-controlled diet, Maintaining a healthy weight, Exercising regularly
Healthcare services Primary care: GPs can prescribe medicine or insulin injections if other medicines don't work to lower blood glucose levels, Secondary care: a
Type 2 diabetes
meet the needs of a specified individual the different healthcare services will work together to diabetes nurse will explain how to take the medicine and give advice on any lifestyle changes needed
meet the needs of the individual. Dementia Individual Keeping physically active, Engaging in mentally stimulating activities (e.g. puzzles or reading), Keeping a calendar to help remember planned
events, Reminiscence therapy
1. Difference types of Health Care Dementia Healthcare services Primary care: a GP may prescribe medicine to reduce symptoms, Allied health professionals: occupational therapists help people overcome
Category Service Type Description difficulties with everyday tasks, Physiotherapists help maintain strength and mobility
Primary Care GP Surgeries Diagnose and treat common medical conditions. They will also refer patients to hospitals and other services Obesity Individual Eating a balanced, calorie-controlled diet, Exercising regularly, Joining a weight loss group
for any specialist care they need. Obesity Healthcare services Primary care: GPs may recommend medicine to reduce the amount of fat absorbed during digestion, Secondary care: psychologists can help a
Primary Care Dental Care Treat and help prevent problems with the teeth, gums, and mouth. person understand why they overeat and to cope with cravings and overeating triggers
Primary Care Out-of-hours services Provide care for patients with urgent medical problems at times when GP surgeries are closed. Asthma Individual Avoiding triggers such as cigarette smoke, damp or mouldy environments and allergens, Using their preventer inhaler every day and carrying their
reliever inhaler with them at all times
Primary Care Telephone services Can give advice and help people get any medical attention they need. 999 can be called for life-threatening Asthma Healthcare services Primary care: GPs will prescribe medicine (e.g. inhalers and tablets), Secondary care: asthma nurses will create an action plan with a patient
emergencies and 111 for urgent medical problems that are not life-threatening. Chronic obstructive Individual Avoiding air pollution and smoke, Maintaining a healthy weight, Exercising regularly
Primary Care Accident and emergency Provide urgent medical care for patients with life-threatening injuries or conditions. pulmonary disease (COPD)
departments Chronic obstructive Healthcare services Primary care: GPs will prescribe medicines and inhalers, Tertiary care: may need to perform lung surgery or a lung transplant, Allied health
Secondary Care Rheumatology Diagnose and treat problems with the bones, joints, muscles, and soft tissues. pulmonary disease (COPD) professionals: physiotherapists or dieticians may be needed
Secondary Care Respiratory medicine Diagnose and treat problems with the respiratory system (e.g. the lungs). Arthritis Individual Exercising regularly, Eating a healthy, balanced diet, Maintaining a healthy weight
Secondary Care Cardiology Diagnose and treat problems with the heart and blood vessels. Arthritis Healthcare services Primary care: GPs prescribe medicine for symptoms, Secondary care: may need joint replacement surgery, Allied health professionals:
Secondary Care Endocrinology Diagnose and treat problems related to hormones. Sensory impairments Individual physiotherapists help improve joint flexibility, Occupational therapists help make everyday tasks easier
Booking regular sight and hearing tests, Learning to use sign language or to read Braille
Tertiary Care Oncology Specialise in diagnosing and treating cancer. Sensory impairments Healthcare services Primary care: optometrists will prescribe and fit vision aids such as glasses or contact lenses, Secondary care: a hearing specialist (audiologist)
Tertiary Care Transplant services Help donors and patients through the transplantation process. will fit hearing aids or hearing implants, Allied health professionals: occupational therapists help people with severe vision loss or severe hearing
Allied Health Physiotherapists Help people regain their mobility and motor skills (e.g. after an injury). loss adapt to difficulties in their everyday lives
Professionals Physical impairments Individual Asking for practical support if they needed it, Reducing the impact on their day-to-day life (e.g. by making changes around their home and using
Allied Health Speech and language therapists Help people who have communication difficulties and people who have eating or swallowing problems. accessibility aids)
Professionals Physical impairments Healthcare services Primary care: GPs can prescribe medicine for pain, Allied health professionals: physiotherapists help people improve their mobility,
Occupational therapists help people overcome any difficulties they have with carrying out everyday tasks
Allied Health Occupational therapists Help people find ways to overcome any difficulties they have carrying out everyday tasks (e.g. household Learning disability Individual Adapting their lifestyle and environment to fit their needs, Discussing their needs with their teachers or employers to make sure they get extra
Professionals chores). support if needed
Allied Health Dieticians Use knowledge about food and nutrition to improve health and treat health problems related to what a Learning disability Healthcare services Primary care: GPs do annual health checks, Allied health professionals: speech and language therapists can help people improve their
Professionals person eats and drinks. communication skills, Occupational therapists help people carry out daily tasks and live independently