Traits and Qualities of a Health Worker

Efficient plans with the people, organizes, conducts, directs health education activities according to the needs of the community knowledgeable about everything relevant to his practice; has …

Hirschsprung’s Disease

Also known as Congenital Aganglionic Megacolon.

It is the congenital absence of or arrested development of parasympathetic ganglion cells in the intestinal wall, usually in the distal colon.

Symptoms are related to chronic intestinal obstruction and usually appear shortly after birth but may not be recognized until later in childhood or (rarely) in adulthood.

The lack of colorectal innervation inhibits peristalsis, and the affected portion of intestine becomes spastic and contracted. The internal rectal …

Functions of a Health Worker

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Community Health Service provider

carries out health services contributing to the promotion of health, prevention of illness, early treatment of illness and rehabilitation.
appraises health needs and hazards (existing or potential)

Facilitator

helps plan a comprehensive health program with the people
continuing guidance and supervisory assistance

Health Counselor

provides health counseling including emotional support to individuals, family, group and community

Co-researcher

provides the community with stimulation necessary for a wider or more complex study or problems.
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