Health & Medicine Essay Examples and Topics. Page 12

Family members have been visiting the family regularly to monitor the condition of the child and give them moral and financial support for the child's medication.

In a study to investigate the nature of the gap between theory and practice, Wilson found that allowing increased freedom and autonomy in the nursing workplace is an effective way of bridging the gap between [...]

Now he has worsening symptoms of a headache in the second part of the day. He believes in the long-term efficacy of medications and does not regard a healthy lifestyle as an effective cure.

Benchmarking is a process of defining, understanding and adaptation of the existing examples of effective functioning of the unit, in order to improve your own work.

According to the above movie, substance use refers to the intake of drugs such as alcohol to feel good and socialize with different friends.

Compared to the circle pattern communication, the information flow in the star pattern communication is quick and accurate. In developing an effective communication strategy, Nurse Olivia Witte has to communicate to implementers of the program.

The website that was chosen is NursingWorld, which is the official website of the American Nurses Association. The authority of the website is also derived from the fact that the website's content is managed by [...]

At the same time, patients also continue to seek for reliable healthcare facilities and dentists with the right expertise in dental care.

The practical that he and his fellow students carried out during the major and also in the school has created a strong base in the practical in the dental school.

For example, the issue of staffing ratio has become a major problem to the success of the nurses in their quest to provide care to patients.

Aviation physiology is the study of the effects that the environment inside aircrafts during a flight have on the human body. The natural compensatory mechanisms of the body enable it to adapt to the variations [...]

In most cases, individuals living with dementia find it difficult to successfully cope with the situation mainly because they lose their autonomy and are forced to depend on their relatives and friends.

As a result, the study will need to be designed in such a way that the questionnaire questions are understood in the same way by all patients irrespective of their age.

Teaching is an integral part of nursing, so becoming a nurse educator is a natural step for many nurses. Whether it is a classroom or the practice setting, nurse educator prepares and mentors patient care [...]

Some of the practices seek to improve the overall child's health and the health condition of mothers. For instance, a hospital in Boston paid for the services of an interpreter, a Jewish, to translate for [...]

In the health care profession the integrity of the information is a critical component in the delivery of competent care. It is important to apply safety-enhancing technology in order to reduce the probability of human [...]

Executive summary Data envelopment analysis (DEA) is an approach used in the examination of multiple input and multiple output processes. DEA necessitates neither a clear formulation of the fundamental practical correlation nor pre-allotted weights for multi-outputs and multi- inputs in assessing performance concerning a process (Chan, Johansen, Mangolini, & Peacock, 2001). The key benefit of […]

The major symptoms of peripheral neuropathy are severe pain in foot, circulation problem that result to feet numbness and reduced knee jack reflexes.

According to Stone, there are severe complications that may be posed by the disease in the body of a victim, and therefore, early diagnosis is vital for early and appropriate treatment plans to be undertaken.

Diabetes is a state of glucose intolerance that requires the management of blood glucose. Good glycemic control ensures that the level of glucose in a diabetic patient is maintained at levels similar to that of [...]

The aim is to develop an in-depth understanding of the disease from a practitioner's point of view, including the identification, characterization, signs and symptoms, causes, diagnosis, management and prognosis. Urinalysis is used to detect signs [...]

The data in the disaster assessment tool show that the most vulnerable groups in the Santa Maria community to disasters such as earthquakes, fires, hurricanes, tornados, and storm are children and the elderly.

The family appears to be well informed about health issues and has a concise idea about the importance of health and wellbeing. The family does not have any history of depression or mental health issues.Mr.and [...]

In this model, the order of the steps is flexible and can be altered, so long as all the first six are considered before step seven. In this step, ethical theories and practice principles are [...]

On the other hand, the nurses from the pediatric unit are faced with much workload as compared to their counterparts from the obstetrics unit as the unit is newly established in a new wing of [...]

Unless one can assure the patient of their competence through effective communication, this could lead to rejection of the nurse and stress within the care environment.

It also discusses the effects of negative traits among members and ways of increasing the efficiency of a group and developing a successful collaboration between its members.

It shows the manner in which various stressing factors are detrimental to a woman's reproductive health and how they cause infants to be born with low birth weight.

Content validity is the ability of the contents of a research study to relate with the contents of a certain construct.

To address the prevalence of diabetes, the government, members of the public, and the physicians must work together to find and implement appropriate measures to end the consequences of the diseases.

The nursing role that will be most preferable in the next five years will be in leading the adoption of preventive healthcare practices.

Therefore it becomes the responsibility of the management to lead the business successfully through the process. The merger between the two hospitals means that the managers will have to make a number of adjustments top [...]

In the hypoglycemic episode, the patient appeared confused and unaware of his surroundings, which is a sign of low blood glucose level. A timing mismatch in the administration of insulin mane and caloric intake contributed [...]

It is the key stone of the contemporary medical imaging and is used to view almost all parts and organs of the human body.

Iron is a very important component of the circulatory system, especially in supplying blood to various body organs and tissues. In fact, the red color of blood is due to the strong bonds between Iron [...]

In order to perform the role of an educator, the nurses must have knowledge on the basic principles of learning and teaching.

Olcay failed to be transferred back to the DPU after she complained of shoulder pain and the transfer had to be canceled.

The subject of the analysis is the financial statements of 2006 and 2007. The Asset Turnover ratio is the major ratio in this category.

Cherry insists that, one of the rewards related to being a professional nurse is the steady issuance of monetary motivational factors by the employers.

These problems have caught the attention of the media which has, in turn, relayed the situation to the public and the government. The media is one of the external threats that the hospital has to [...]

Therefore, this paper is going to focus on the history of osteopathic medicine, the core principles of osteopathic medicine, the importance, and the extent of practice together with critics of this practice.

The duration of the physical activity will also be considered and this is the length of time the individual uses; in taking the activities that can be considered as physical activities.

Health promotion is aimed at bettering the individual social, economic and environmental conditions in a bid to minimize the effects on the overall health of the individual and the society.

Some of the information that is contained in a control file is the date and time that the database was created, the timestamp of the data created, the locations of the files that are used [...]

In view of Nora's wish to return to her home, she has been offered the option to return to her community and commence peritoneal dialysis in place of haemodialysis.

The scope of the project is not appropriate in that penicillin is not the most preventative measure to prevent the occurrence of congenital syphilis.

The initial use of methamphetamine for widespread medical use was in the form of a nasal decongestant that led to its use in inhalers for the treatment of rhinitis and asthma in the 1930s.

The management of patient data has been a primary concern in hospital settings due to the growing number of patients and lack of expertise a few decades before.

The issue of uninsured people in the United States is in strong logical relation to many legal and ethical implications. The new US administration is looking into this issue and hopefully, congress and the companies [...]

This is an important issue that needs to be addressed because a large number of uninsured people adversely affect the well-being not just those who are uninsured, but also the rest of the country. This [...]

The catheter is smoothly put in and a likelihood of opposition will be met as the catheter advances to the level of the outer sphincter.

Selection Bias The process of implementation of the HIPAA Privacy Rule affects considerably data that has been gathered at the result of researches. Selection bias is one of those outcomes of data collection when all important information is gathered from one population subset but not from the representative of the entire population. As a rule, […]

Bainbridge include: The analysis of paranoia and anxiety caused by substance abuse reveals that the diagnosis can be correct based on the symptoms, but the long-lasting nature of the symptoms rejects this diagnosis in favor [...]

Through this model, coping and adaptation are made possible thus improving the quality of life of the cancer patient as well as the family dealing with the challenges.

The medical staff's performance is measured on the basis of patient satisfaction. It can be used to stop the spread of diseases within a hospital.

In the paper, there is an overview of the hospital and its organizational structure; the paper then goes ahead to describe in detail the Shapiro Cardiovascular Center and some of the developments that have been [...]

In addition, it is important to note that leadership in this profession is not all about having the required skills and abilities; in terms of task allocation, but rather it is a practice that should [...]

The studies shown below were meant to determine the effects of fluoride in drinking water There was a case study conducted by Milciuvinene and her colleagues in Lithuania that showed there was a positive effect [...]

They state that it is hardly possible to present some statistical data because as a rule much depends upon the doctor, but the authors suggest that the participation of the family or relatives beneficially affects [...]

The business level goals help the management in the organization meet its anticipated performance and define the roles of the managers in each department.

Community needs assessment is a systematic process in which the health educator, the nurse and other health care professionals together with the members of the community determine the health problems & needs of the community [...]

The departments in these institutions are many and each of them has to be planned for and, the finance department should understand the flow of funds in the institution. It shows the needs of the [...]

Well, according to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, gonorrhea is a curable disease. It is advisable also to go for a gonorrhea test and pressurize sex mates to do the same.

The proteins and the other substances that the neuron needs for its function are manufactured by the cell body or soma and the nucleus and the neuron is known as the "manufacturing and recyling plant".

Martin and her group were helping the kids develop good habits such as brushing, flossing, eating a healthy diet and scheduling regular dental visits at an early age in order to help children maintain a [...]

Consequently, the chief goal of the US administration is to re-focus the benefits promised by the medical care in the USA on citizens but not on medical products manufacturers.

NIDDM is due to the insensitivity of the glucose-sensing mechanism of the beta cells, and in obese patients, there is a decrease in the number of insulin receptors on the cell membrane of muscle and [...]

Wellbutrin SR also known as bupropion hydrochloride is drug belonging to the category of antidepressant and of the class of aminoketone. Wellbutrin is administered in the depression phase of the bipolar disorder.

The first action to do this is to collect all the data about the patients and the history of diseases. It is important to investigate the patients' visits to the hospital and evaluate the possibility [...]

In the retropubic approach, an incision is made in the lower abdomen and there is a possibility that the surgeon may avoid removal of the nerves controlling erections and bladder muscles.

A food diary also enables the identification of emotional triggers that lead to excessive indulgence in unhealthy food items and to record the kind of foods that are consumed by individuals.

The causes of the conflicts may be diverse in nature depending on the management structure of the team. Just like many other sectors, the health sector experiences several problems arising from different causes including cultural [...]

It sports a high HCAHPS score, which allows it to maintain its dominant position and above-average quality of healthcare delivery. Its evaluation scores are as follows: Patient survey summary star rating: 5 stars; Patients reporting [...]

Public health services mainly include disease prevention and health promotion, and the timely identification of threats and problems may contribute to maintaining the population's health.

According to her arguments, the families who allow their children to be immunized often reduce the possibility of contracting the disease and the frequency of transmission.

It was done in order to preserve the focus of the analysis on the factor of breathlessness itself. The article allows nurses and other medical specialists to gain a more in-depth understanding of breathlessness among [...]

The inner walls of the arteries contain a lot of plaques, which leads to the restriction of the blood flow to the heart since arteries have abnormal function and tone.

The specified issue is complicated by the presence of multiple players and the disrupted balance of power in the healthcare delivery setting.

With the help of these guidelines, researchers can find issues and limitations in the process of implementation and subsequently identify the results and benefits of health information systems to facilitate the improvements in technology applications [...]

Especially after the pandemic of COVID-19 has made the levels of stress in people worldwide skyrocket, the significance of studying the levels of stress on the human body has grown tremendously.

For this purpose, the current paper focuses on the information available on the websites of WHO and CDC and analyzes other studies intended to enhance the understanding of the issue.

The purpose of the paper is to provide an in-depth understanding of the consequences of the breach of patients' confidentiality with social media and cell phones, as well as of regulatory acts on the issue.

Through participation in the One Health Initiative, countries can provide crucial information about the situation of the environment and the problems people need to focus on to defend the health of all species.

In the current climate of rapid growth in the number of new diseases, it is essential to discuss the effectiveness of a particular health system.

Consequently, the idea of the "Escape Fire" is that the US medical system is a "disease care" but not "health care" since people do not have the means to remain healthy but only react to [...]

The goal of this research was "to investigate the prevalence of maternal depressive symptoms at 5 and 9 months postpartum in a low-income and predominantly Hispanic sample, and evaluate the impact on infant weight gain, [...]

Nevertheless, the observations and studies of the leaders of medical institutions in different countries, for example, with the use of Belbin test, showed a very low level of people with skills of leadership, which means [...]

Public health refers to all public and private institutions that are charged with the prevention of diseases, promotion of healthy livelihoods and prolonging of life among populations within a community.

A question that is to be answered to elaborate a viable strategy is how health determinants affect the situation in the country.

There is a difference between the two, and a choice of a specific education pathway depends on nurses' preferences. The choice of a doctoral degree depends on a nurse and their understanding of which pathway [...]

This paper aims to evaluate the WebMD website to determine if the information available is reliable, updated, and unbiased. Documents are published by the Webmaster, which is the WebMD.

Although teenagers are more vulnerable to committing suicide, some predisposing factors and circumstances trigger the depression and subsequent development of suicidal feelings and thoughts.

The meeting was set up to interrogate the man on his life experiences. The interviewer was able to capture information on the interviewee's life experience by asking the interrogation questions.

The former are mainly related to the manner of data representation, the strong scholarly support of the ideas expressed by the author, and the detailed consideration of any studied aspect of the Angelman syndrome.

Again, I would like to emphasize the idea that at this point the truthfulness of my words cannot be verified. As a student of baccalaureate program I will do my utmost to master the key [...]

Immediately after the consumption of caffeine, the paraxanthine and caffeine concentration increases in the body within 8 to 9 hours and it leaves minute traces of toxicology into the blood. The sudden cessation in the [...]

The organization is very important to many family members or the caregivers of the seniors, as it will allow them to have the necessary freedom to go to work or to attend to other personal [...]

The goals of the end of life care are to be determined by the nature and assessment of the end of life by the patients' attitude and the carers' viewpoint.

Part of the requirements of living beings is the capability of transporting nutrients, wastes and gases to and from cells. The heart is the pump that moves the blood and gases throughout the body.

As AIDS is relevant to the end of the last century, and the beginning of the millennium, there were questions, on whether the new disease is connected to the cultural changes that occurred in the [...]

Scientists have not yet found out, if the volume of alcohol taken, the frequency of taking, or the time the alcohol is taken during pregnancy, is connected to a variation in the degree of injury [...]

Alicia Magaw became the most popular anesthetist and was recognized as the mother of anesthesia of the 19th century because of her effectiveness in her work especially in the use of open-drop inhalation using ether [...]

Developing the matrix was the first step to plan the objectives and education strategy for the proposed Curriculum. First of all, the pupils are to be taught the significance of being healthy.

The mission of the center is to strive for the prevention and cure of cancers. Palliative care is defined as an approach for the improvement of the quality of life of patients and their families [...]

The counselor explains the rules and procedures to the patient, monitors the patient's performance, and participates in the use of sanctions to obtain patient compliance.

There are plenty of fluids in the body that mainly consist of water; one of these is saliva. Water also transports oxygen from the lungs to other parts of the body that are in need [...]

The American Nurses Association recognized the necessity to offer culturally competent care and established in the association's code that nurses, in all qualified relations, are required to practice with care and respect for the intrinsic [...]

The nursing shortage has been a problem under media focus at the national level for the past six years as it is one of the major issues facing the healthcare sector of the United States.

A detailed description of a place where the disease is located allows one to understand its geography and focus on a particular area for the study to estimate the probability of contamination of different communities.

The problem of the case under analysis is that the population of Boston is challenged by the access to illicit drugs.

Cultural competency is a crucial factor in nursing care because it promotes respect and mutual understanding between patients and nurses, facilitates trust and cooperation, and helps patients to feel more comfortable receiving medical care from [...]

The most important factors to consider are; weight-bearing, the activity of the person to use, the structure of the prosthesis and its units, individual patient considerations and preferences for using the prosthetic, and the cost [...]

The activation interval describes the time when the emergency call is placed to the dispatch of the ambulance vehicle. Federal standards such as the USA EMS Act establish a response time for 95% of emergency [...]

It is thus paramount that the nursing staff and the rest of the surgical team observe the patient's position and movements during operation.

The purpose of end-of-life care is to manage the impact of the illness through effective symptom management, emotional support, and sensitivity to cultural beliefs and practices, 2015).

Thus, the two most important issues for older patients are access to care and decision-making. The principles of autonomy, beneficence, and nonmaleficence are linked to the issue of decision-making.

In her essay, the writer strives to embrace the concept of anorexia and explore the mindset that encourages the development of the specified disorder.

In turn, the hypothalamus is also linked to the process since the specified part of the human brain releases the chemicals that stimulate the functioning of the thyroid gland. As a result, the threat of [...]

In the first place, these two figures focused on the input of the patient care theory, which allowed them to constitute theories of nursing process and self-care deficit, respectively.

Stakeholder management is a complex process that includes the identification of internal and external stakeholders, the assessment of their skills and knowledge, and the determination of their interests and needs.