Healthcare Knowledge Quiz

Which of these is an example of primary care?

• Orthopaedic surgeon

• A&E consultant

• Community pharmacist

• Cancer specialist

Which of the following best describes tertiary care?

• First point of contact for health services

• Ongoing care for minor health problems

• Short-term referral from a GP

• Highly specialised treatment, often long-term

Who is most likely to provide secondary care?

• Dentist

• Practice nurse

• Cardiologist

• Speech and language therapist

Which allied professional works to improve someone’s daily movement and strength after surgery?

• Radiographer

• Physiotherapist

• Paramedic

• Pharmacist

What is the main difference between secondary and tertiary care?

• Secondary care is longer term

• Tertiary care involves specialist and complex care

• Tertiary care is offered in walk-in clinics

• Secondary care is only available in private hospitals

Which of the following professionals would be part of an MDT in a stroke recovery unit?

• GP and pharmacist

• Health visitor and dental nurse

• Physiotherapist and speech and language therapist

• Midwife and paramedic

What is a key advantage of multi-disciplinary team working?

• It reduces the number of staff needed

• It avoids duplication and improves coordination of care

• It removes the need for specialist services

• It guarantees faster treatment

Which of the following would not usually be part of a multi-disciplinary team?

• Radiographer

• Surgeon

• Patient’s relative

• Social worker

A young person with Down syndrome has support from a paediatrician, a social worker, and a physiotherapist. What is this an example of?

• Crisis intervention

• Tertiary care

• Multi-disciplinary working

• Emergency care

Who is responsible for ensuring medication is given correctly during MDT discussions?

• Physiotherapist

• Pharmacist

• Speech and language therapist

• Occupational therapist