SnorreFossland
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1 year ago 2023-04-04
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SnorreFossland
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1 year ago
SnorreFossland
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1 year ago 
Dementia is a chronic and progressive neurological disorder that affects cognitive abilities such as memory, language, judgment, and behavior. Caregiving for a person with dementia can be challenging and requires patience, understanding, and flexibility.
The specific roles involved may vary depending on the patient's needs and the caregiver's preferences and abilities.
Caring for a person with dementia can be a challenging and emotional experience, but with the right support and resources, it is possible to provide high-quality care and improve the patient's quality of life.
Which are the health personnel roles in the US?
The US healthcare system includes a wide range of health personnel who work in different roles and settings to provide care to patients. Some of the most common health personnel roles in the US include:
Physicians (including primary care physicians, specialists, and surgeons): Physicians are medical doctors who diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries.
Nurses (including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse practitioners): Nurses provide care and support to patients, under the supervision of physicians or other healthcare professionals.
Physician assistants: Physician assistants work under the supervision of physicians to diagnose and treat patients, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and prescribe medications.
Pharmacists: Pharmacists dispense medications and provide information about their use and potential side effects.
Medical assistants: Medical assistants work in clinical settings, such as hospitals and clinics, to assist healthcare providers with patient care tasks, such as taking vitals and preparing patients for exams.
Medical laboratory technicians: Medical laboratory technicians perform tests and analyze samples to help diagnose and monitor medical conditions.
Physical therapists: Physical therapists work with patients to help them recover from injuries or illnesses and improve their mobility and range of motion.
Occupational therapists: Occupational therapists help patients develop or recover skills needed for daily living and working.
Speech-language pathologists: Speech-language pathologists diagnose and treat speech and language disorders.
Social workers: Social workers provide support and assistance to patients and families dealing with medical conditions, and can help connect them with community resources.
JorgenFagerquist
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1 year ago Would a process diagram (IDEF/BPMN) be appropriate in this instance?
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SnorreFossland
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1 year ago Yes, I think so. This Current model is more of a Scaffolding model (some call it a Prime model), attempting to flush out the main terms, object-types needed for a Dementia treatment model. Next step is to identify and define the object-types needed in what we call a Concept model. Then we can generate a metamodel for solution modelling, where IDEF/BPMN is alternative views. It can however be useful in the Scaffolding fase, to make example IDEF/BPMN modelviews in order to clarify certain tasks/processes/activities.
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