Healthcare Professional Worker

A Healthcare Professional Worker is a professional worker that is a healthcare worker (who performs healthcare services through medical expertise).

• AKA: Health Professional.
• Context:
  • It can (typically) deliver Patient Care through clinical practice.
  • It can (typically) maintain Medical Standards through professional protocols.
  • It can (typically) ensure Patient Safety through clinical guidelines.
  • It can (typically) provide Health Services through medical intervention.
  • It can (typically) document Patient Records through clinical documentation.
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  • It can (often) collaborate with Healthcare Teams through clinical coordination.
  • It can (often) maintain Professional Certifications through medical training.
  • It can (often) implement Treatment Plans through clinical assessment.
  • It can (often) manage Patient Relationships through professional communication.
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  • They can range from being a Junior Healthcare Professional to being a Senior Healthcare Professional, depending on their clinical experience.
  • They can range from being a General Healthcare Professional to being a Specialist Healthcare Professional, depending on their medical specialization.
  • They can range from being a Clinical Healthcare Professional to being an Administrative Healthcare Professional, depending on their role focus.
  • They can range from being a Primary Care Professional to being a Specialized Care Professional, depending on their care level.
  • They can range from being an On-Site Healthcare Professional to being a Remote Healthcare Professional, depending on their service delivery.
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• Examples:
  • Medical Professionals, such as:
    • Professional Physicians, for patient care.
    • Professional Surgeons, for surgical intervention.
    • Professional Cardiologists, for heart treatment.
    • Professional Neurologists, for brain disorders.
  • Clinical Professionals, such as:
    • Professional Nurses, for patient support.
    • Professional Pharmacists, for medication management.
    • Professional Physiotherapists, for physical therapy.
    • Professional Radiographers, for diagnostic imaging.
  • Specialist Professionals, such as:
    • Professional Psychiatrists, for mental health.
    • Professional Dentists, for dental care.
    • Professional Optometrists, for eye care.
    • Professional Audiologists, for hearing health.
  • Allied Health Professionals, such as:
    • Professional Nutritionists, for dietary guidance.
    • Professional Occupational Therapists, for rehabilitation.
    • Professional Speech Therapists, for speech therapy.
    • Professional Laboratory Technicians, for medical testing.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • Medical Researcher, who conducts research work.
  • Healthcare Administrator, who manages administrative functions.
  • Medical Equipment Technician, who maintains medical devices.
  • Healthcare Support Worker, who provides auxiliary services.
• See: Medical Practice, Healthcare Service, Clinical Care, Professional Medicine, Health Science.

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References

2015

• (Wikipedia, 2015) ⇒ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/health_professional Retrieved:2015-5-22.
  • A health professional is an individual who provides preventive, curative, promotional or rehabilitative health care services in a systematic way to people, families or communities.

    A health professional may operate within medicine, surgery, midwifery (obstetrics), dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, psychology or allied health professions. A health professional may also be a public/community health expertee working for the common good of the society.

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