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  • Physiotherapist

    Someone who treats people using physiotherapy.

    Alternative terms
    Physio
  • Podiatrist

    A person whose job is to treat problems and diseases of people's feet.

  • Psychiatrist

    A doctor who specialises in psychiatric illnesses and is registered by an appropriate authority.

  • Psychologist

    A mental health professional who uses psychological evaluations and talk therapy to help people learn to better cope with life.

  • Registered nurse (nurse)

    A person qualified and registered to provide nursing care to people who are ill or injured.

  • Scope of practice

    The range of roles, functions, responsibilities and activities which a registered practitioner is educated, competent and has authority to perform.

  • Speech and language therapist (SALT)

    Professionals that enable people with communication disorders and swallowing disorders to achieve their maximum potential.

  • Tissue viability nurse (TVN)

    Specialist nursing service for wounds that are taking a long time to heal. This includes surgical wounds, leg ulcers or pressure ulcers.

  • Advance healthcare directive

    In relation to a person who has capacity, means an advance expression made by the person, in accordance with section 84 (AMD Act, 2015), of his or her will and preferences concerning treatment decisions that may arise in respect of him or her if he or she subsequently lacks capacity.

  • Advocacy

    A process of empowerment of the person which takes many forms and includes taking action to help communicate wants, secure rights, represent interests or obtain services needed.

  • Assisted decision-making

    An arrangement where a service user can be supported by a decision-supporter to make decisions about their care and welfare.

  • Autonomy

    The ability of a person to direct how they live on a day-to-day basis according to personal values, beliefs and preferences. In a health and social care setting, autonomy involves the person using a service making informed decisions about their care, support or treatment.

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