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Road traffic incident
The unintended collision of one motor vehicle with another, an object, or person.
Colostomy bag
A specialised plastic bag that collects faecal matter from the digestive tract through an opening in the abdominal wall called a stoma.
Crash mat
A piece of thick soft material placed on the floor intended to reduce the risk of harm in the event of a fall.
Doctor
A qualified professional with a medical degree whose job is to treat people who are ill or hurt.
Alternative termsPhysicianHealthcare professional
A professional with a qualification that allows them to provide one or more of a range of health care services.
Optician
A qualified professional whose job is examining people's eyes and prescribing glasses or contact lenses to correct sight problems.
Physiotherapist
A qualified professional who treats people using physiotherapy.
Alternative termsPhysioPodiatrist
A qualified professional whose job is to treat problems and diseases of people's feet.
Psychologist
A qualified mental health professional who uses psychological evaluations and talk therapy to help people learn to better cope with life.
Registered nurse (nurse)
A qualified and registered professional who provides nursing care to people who are ill or injured.
Speech and language therapist (SALT)
A qualified professional who enables people with communication disorders and swallowing disorders to achieve their maximum potential.
Body map
A graph depicting the front and back of a human body which is used to represent injuries or other relevant information.
Alternative termsBody chart