Medical Professions

Physician

RingleaderHospitalist - One who works for the hospital; have to know a lot about everything and are not specialistsSpecialist - consulted by primary MD; EX. Cardiologist, Orthopedic; etc.Residents

Physician Assistant (PA)

Write history and discharge summaryReview pts chart/care prior to MDOrder testsOrder PTOrder selected medsAssists in surgeryMD reviews all of the above

Nurse practitioner

Typically have BS in nursing; DNPSimilar to PA but the difference is nurses have clinical experience

Pharmicist

Familiar with chartRecommendations to MD on medspt education

Primary Nurses

Responsible for ptMeds, education, call lights, informs MD of medical charts, preps for testsMultiple pts based on acuityUsually sees or has about 7 beds

Charge RN

Oversees section/wing of nurses -> has about 20 beds

Case Manager

Manages multiple pt casesDC planningCommunication with all health care professionals

Social Worker

DC planningOutsides resources for pt and family

Certified Nurse Assistant

Walking, bathroom, bathing, vital signsPlay nice - you help them and they help you

Secretary

Taing and sending MD orders to appropriate department

Utilization Review

Monitor's insurance, pt's course, length of stay, MDs notesSOAP note -> S (subjective)

Respiratory Therapists

Breathing treatmentsVentilator careChest PTPulmonary fxn testsCo treat with PTs

OT

ADLs - teach pt to be as independent as they used to be and moreVisions - Ex. pts suffered from CVA use these special goggles to aid PTs with pt walkingSplintsCognitionCo treat with PTs

Speech Therapist

CognitionSwallow evaluationImprove ability to speakCo treat with PTs