Diagnosing physiological disorders

'An act of referring someone or something for consultation, review, or further action.'

• Diagnosis
• Invesitgation
• Referral
• Measurement

Self-referral is when you decide that you are unwell and need to seek help.

• True
• False

What is professional referral?

• When you refer yourself to a professional
• When a healthcare professional refers you to another one
• When a concerned person refers you
• When you go to A&E

When you contact health or social care services on behalf of someone because you are concerned about their health and well being.

• Professional referral
• Self referral
• Second party referral
• Third party referral

‘To determine the nature of an illness and identify problems’

• Investigation
• Measurement
• Diagnosis
• Referral

Which of the following is an example of a measurement that may be taken to provide more information on the health of a patient when making a diagnosis?

• Blood pressure
• Blood test
• X ray
• MRI scan

What equipment is used to measure blood pressure?

• Thermometer
• Scales
• Venepuncture kit
• Sphygmomanometer

Which of the following is an example of an investigation that may be carried out to help a doctor reach a diagnosis?

• Body Mass Index
• Temperature
• Blood test
• Blood pressure

What professional is responsible for investigations such as X ray images and MRI scans?

• Physiotherapist
• Occupational therapist
• Radiologist
• Radiographer

The range of measurements and investigations that a patient will initially have, depend on any signs and symptoms they report.

• True
• False