1. Objective 3.01 Understanding Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services PP 1

2. 3.01 Understand Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services
Diagnostic Services
Professionals who create a picture of the
health status of patients at a single point in
time.
Examples: MD
X-ray/ Laboratory technician
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3. 3.01 Understand Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services
Professionals who change the health status
of the patient over a period of time.
Examples:
Physical/Respiratory therapist
dietician MD
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4. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services
Plan patient care
Implement patient care
Evaluate patient care
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5. 3.01 Understand Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services
DTS Plan patient care
Work within scope of practice for career area
Determine if a request is appropriate for pt
Include pt in plan of care
Develop a plan to meet pt’s needs
Assemble appropriate materials
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6. 3.01 Understand Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services
DTS Implement care
Check Dr.’s order
Verify pt ID
Evaluate for contraindications
Obtain pt’s consent
Properly prepare pt
Perform care in orderly manner
Perform procedure according to standards
Use equipment as recommended by manufacturer
Monitor pt’s condition throughout procedure
Modify care as required for pt
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7. 3.01 Understand Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services
DTS Evaluate care
Pt response to tx and/or procedure
Implementation of procedure
Function of equipment
Personal performance
Analysis of info. gathered
Revision of tx plan based on info. Gathered
Evaluation is a continual process
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