Medical people

Learn about the different people who can help make you better when you're in hospital.

Anaesthetist

An anaesthetist puts people to sleep while they have an operation.

A clinical psychologist helps people who have problems with how they are feeling.

A dietitian teaches people to be more healthy by eating the right foods.

A doctor carries out tests and gives treatment. There are lots of different types of doctor.

A hospital teacher teaches children on the wards or in a hospital school.

A nurse helps with a patient's treatment and makes sure they are comfortable.

A physiotherapist helps people with the movement of their bodies.

A play specialist helps patients to get better by showing them how to cope.

A speech and language therapist helps people who have problems with speech and communication.