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Statement of purpose
Describes the purpose and function of a health and social care service.
Temporary absence
A person not being present in the short term.
Advanced practitioner
Professionals who are educated to master's degree level and are approved by a relevant body to have the competencies to be senior decision makers that undertake a comprehensive advanced physical and/or mental health assessment of people with complex multiple healthcare needs.
Clinical nurse manager (CNM)
A nurse with management responsibilities for staff and clinical care.
Clinical nurse specialist (CNS)
A nurse with specialist training in a specific aspect of care (e.g. skin integrity, dementia).
Consultant
Doctor with special training and knowledge in a particular area of medicine.
Alternative termsSpecialistCoroner
An official who examines the reasons for a person's death, especially if it was violent or unexpected.
Dietitian
A qualified health professional concerned with nutrition and diet.
Doctor
A person with a medical degree whose job is to treat people who are ill or hurt.
Alternative termsPhysicianGeneral practitioner (GP)
A doctor based in the community who treats patients with minor or chronic illnesses and refers those with serious conditions to specialists.
Multidisciplinary team (MDT)
A group of health care workers, working collaboratively, who are members of different disciplines providing specific services.
Occupational therapist (OT)
A specialist in rehabilitation who seeks to maintain or improve someone’s level of physical and/or psychological functioning.