Hierarchy view
providing medical, dental and nursing care
Description
Description
Treating injuries and health conditions among humans, through administering medication and providing other medical treatments and nursing care.
Scope note
Examples: - provide professional care in nursing - administer prescribed medication - carry out wound care - manage acute pain - rehabilitate worn dentition Excludes: - veterinary care - performing surgery - physiotherapy - occupational therapy - psychotherapy
Relationships
Broader concepts
Narrower skills
manage adverse reactions to drugs
perform body wrapping
provide stabilisation care in emergency
prepare patients for surgery
manage occlusion
carry out treatment prescribed by doctors
treat tooth decay
carry out local anesthesia in dental procedures
restore teeths' natural colour
provide healthcare services to patients in general medical practice
embalm bodies
take emergency measures in pregnancy
manage the use of vaccines
treat exposure of dental pulp
use nuclear medicine techniques
perform radiation treatments
assist with reconstructing the body after autopsy
manage hospital-acquired infections
treat swallowing disorders
rehabilitate worn dentition
handle patient trauma
contribute to the rehabilitation process
administer radiation treatment
provide first aid
correct potentially harmful movements
receive patient referrals with eye conditions
provide professional care in nursing
provide nursing care in community settings
provide postnatal care
apply good clinical practices
follow-up after patients' surgery
implement nursing care
perform vision rehabilitation
conduct spontaneous child deliveries
manage acute oncology patients
treat speech disorders
perform therapeutic musical repertoire
clean patients' ear canals
manage communicable disease
administer immunotherapy
provide anti-cancer medical treatment
apply systemic therapy
provide stroke rehabilitation services
provide early intervention therapy to infants
treat cases of malocclusion
treat snoring problems
manage multiple patients simultaneously
assist in the administration of medication to elderly
perform dental hygiene interventions
use photodynamic therapy for cancer
administer prescribed medication
manage adverse reactions to anaesthesia
perform virtual simulation
assist patients with rehabilitation
remove calculus, plaque and stains
treat neurological disorders
manage edentulous patients
supervise orthoptic treatments
assist on pregnancy abnormality
implant brachytherapy treatments
carry out orthoptic treatments
apply medical first aid on board ship
provide healthcare services to patients in specialised medicine
apply nursing care in long-term care
provide therapy of the visual system
apply wound dressings
manage patients with acute illnesses
recognise patients' reaction to therapy
administer medication for vision problems
administer radiopharmaceuticals
provide care for the mother during labour
implement fundamentals of nursing
take referred patients
treat medical conditions of elderly people
adjust feeder tubes
assist the dentist during the dental treatment procedure
manage acute pain
prepare patients for dental treatment
apply antibacterial substance to teeth
follow-up patients with heart attack
assist with vaccination procedures
assist with hemostasis
perform therapeutic drug monitoring
apply acupuncture
select acupuncture points
administer radiotherapy
employ specific paramedic techniques in out-of-hospital care
treat endocrine disorders
administer medication in emergency
manage treatment for HIV affected patients
prepare doses of medication according to patient needs
prepare patients for imaging procedures
carry out wound care
Concept URI
Status
released