body channels and/or implantation of electronic Dialysis or medical devices. Lithotripsy Understand the principles of transplant surgery including the need for aseptic techniques and general/local anaesthesia. The broad principles of endoscopic surgery, microsurgery and laser surgery should also be understood. Radiotherapy is the treatment of cancer and diseases using ionising radiation to destroy or slow down abnormal cell growth. Understand that this is sometimes used on its own and sometimes in conjunction with surgical techniques. Radiotherapy can be administered from a machine outside the body or by introducing radioactive material into the body. Understand that the relative benefits of using this treatment must be weighed against the side-effects it produces. Other techniques Other techniques, including the broad principles of dialysis and lithotripsy in relation to the kidney. 3.10.6 Understand that individuals may be affected Quality of life A2 Health and Social Care” “AQA Factors differently by a particular treatment and may by Richard Smithson affecting wish to make choices about treatment and Lifestyle factors treatment quality of life. Appreciate the consequences of delayed treatment and understand that ethical Effectiveness issues are associated with the treatment of disease and dysfunction, e.g. where lifestyle Ethical issues
body channels and/or implantation of electronic or medical devices. Understand the principles of transplant surgery including the need for aseptic techniques and general/local anaesthesia. The broad principles of endoscopic surgery, microsurgery and laser surgery should also be understood. Radiotherapy is the treatment of cancer and diseases using ionising radiation to destroy or slow down abnormal cell growth. Understand that this is sometimes used on its own and sometimes in conjunction with surgical techniques. Radiotherapy can be administered from a machine outside the body or by introducing radioactive material into the body. Understand that the relative benefits of using this treatment must be weighed against the side-effects it produces. Other techniques Other techniques, including the broad principles of dialysis and lithotripsy in relation to the kidney. Dialysis Lithotripsy 3.10.6 Factors affecting treatment Understand that individuals may be affected differently by a particular treatment and may wish to make choices about treatment and quality of life. Appreciate the consequences of delayed treatment and understand that ethical issues are associated with the treatment of disease and dysfunction, e.g. where lifestyle Quality of life Lifestyle factors Effectiveness Ethical issues “AQA A2 Health and Social Care” by Richard Smithson