Question 1.
Match the medical or allied health profession with the corresponding role/responsibilities.
AHP’s that offer diagnosis and manipulation treatment of misalignments of the joints, especially those of the spinal column.
Chiropractor
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A medical professional that is devoted to the study and medical treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle and lower extremity.
Podiatrist
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AHP who practises a system of manual medicine that works on the principle that the well-being of a person is dependent on the skeleton, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues all functioning smoothly together.
Osteopath
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These AHP’s manipulate people's soft tissue to assist in healing parts of the body that have been injured or left inactive due to age, illness or injury.
Remedial Massage Therapist
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This AHP is a doctor who specialises in sports related medicine. This usually entails guiding patients through treatment and rehabilitation for a sports injury.
Sports Physician
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AHP’s who specialise in the delivery of exercise for the prevention and management of chronic diseases and injuries.
Accredited exercise physiologist
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These AHP’s are trained to assess nutritional needs. They also assist people to manage health conditions and diseases using food as Medical Nutrition Therapy.
Accredited Practicing Dietician
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An AHP that helps patients improve or maintain skills for day-to-day activities and well-being.
This AHP is a medical doctor who treats a variety of acute and chronic illnesses and provides preventive care and health education to patients.
Registered General Practitioner
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This AHP is a registered nurse with extensive training in continence care. They are able to assess a person’s condition and work with them to develop a management plan to suit their needs.
Continence Nurse Advisor
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This AHP assesses, diagnoses, treats and prevents a wide range of physical conditions and movement disorders. They help repair damage, reduce stiffness and pain, increase mobility and improve quality of life.
Physiotherapist
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These AHP’s provide mental and behavioural health services. They focus on prevention; address health disparities; aim to reduce psychological distress; and enhance and promote psychological wellbeing in all populations.
Psychologist
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This person is a fitness professional involved in exercise prescription and instruction. They motivate clients by setting goals and providing feedback and accountability to clients.
Personal Trainer
Question #2 Refer to supporting documents for case studies - match case study with correct profession - write request for assistance
Referral Templates
#3. Dear Mr. Exercise,
Re: Referral to the Exercise Physiology Clinic for Mr. Paul Patient (DOB 16/4/1970)
#7. Dear Ms. Eatwell,
Re: Referral to the Diet Clinic for Mrs Sue Sample (DOB 18/3/1963)
#2. Dear Mr. Crackback,
Re: Referral to the Back Centre for Mrs. Evie Example (DOB 9/8/1981)
Dear Mrs. Bowels,
Re: Referral to the Base Hospital for Ms Cory Clinic (DOB 1/1/1939)
#11. Dear Mr. Workright,
Re: Referral to the Workplace Solution for Ms. Sally Sample (DOB 19/4/1991)
#1. Dear Ms. Thinkfood,
Re: Referral to the Wellness Foundations for Mr Take Way (DOB 21/1/1983)
#4. Dear Mrs. Bony,
Re: Referral to the Bone Clinic for Mr. Jack Jolly (DOB 19/4/1971)
#6. Dear Mr. Flatfoot,
Re: Referral to Neat Feet for Mrs Lucy Layby (DOB 28/9/1969)
#9. Dear Mrs. Mindread,
Re: Referral to New You Psychology for Mr. Neville Needy (DOB 9/12/1979)
#8. Dear Mr. Foodstuffs,
Re: Referral to the NUTRITION " DIETETICS CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE for Mr. Simon
Needshelp (DOB 14/6/1978)
#12. Dear Mrs. Knot,
Re: Referral to Massage R Us for Mrs. Therese Tightback (DOB 30/3/1975)
#5. Dear Mr. Plaster,
Re: Referral to the Sports Depot for Mr Bobby Sampler (DOB 29/1/1967)
