Description
Advise patients on issues related to health and lifestyle, such as exercise, nutrition, and sleep habits.
Alternative labels
educate a patient on health and lifestyle issues
educate patients on health and lifestyle issues
inform patients on health and lifestyle issues
advise patient on health and lifestyle issues
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Advise patients on health and lifestyle issues is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Chiropractor: Chiropractors are responsible for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders related to the neuromusculoskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on general health. They are independent primary health care professionals.
Optional skill
Advise patients on health and lifestyle issues is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Home care aide: Home care aides provide personal assistance and promote autonomy, on a daily basis to individuals who are unable to take care of themselves due to illness, ageing or disability. They assist them with personal hygiene, feeding, communication or medication according to the health care professional’s instructions.
Osteopath: Osteopaths provide therapeutic treatment of disorders in the musculoskeletal system to patients with physical issues such as back pain, joint pain and digestive disorders. They mainly use manipulation of the body tissues, touch, stretching and massage techniques to relieve the patients` pain and promote a healthy lifestyle.
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