Health & Medicine Essay Examples and Topics. Page 24

With the introduction of technology, less manual work is involved in the day-to-day activities and therefore a significant reduction in exercise.

The present paper is intended to research the theory and practice of social medicine, including its strengths and weaknesses, and demonstrate that publicly-funded healthcare can be used in the United States as the option, along [...]

The code of conduct begins with highlighting the fundamental responsibilities of nurses therefore making them aware of the basic concept of nursing and its role in the society which provide a clear insight of expectation [...]

The coming into existence of deadly diseases and the escalation of the already existing epidemics, to name but a few, are some of the key characteristics of this century.

It could also be between her and the patient.collaboration between the nurse and the patient is crucial in the delivery of quality care to the patient.

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.

An appropriate method is applied based on the latter, and the result allows the researcher to reject, or fail to reject, the null hypothesis based on whether the resulting value is in a specific region. [...]

The education and training of more health workers are monitored by the hospital administrators. This they do through the boards, clubs and other organizations of medical interest.

Secondary databases are used to store and maintain huge amount of patient's record and their treatment history. There are numerous uses of secondary data which are as follows: Secondary data helps a lot to maintain [...]

According to Gibbs et al, the concept that non-exposure to infections in early life leads to the development of Atopic disease has come to be referred to as hygiene hypothesis.

It is necessary to notice, that active participation of the population in working out an effective policy of preventive medicine and its realization in various forms is necessary.

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 [...]

Based on the study by Hailu, Mergal, Nishimwe, Samson, and Santos, the majority of adolescents receive no advice from parents concerning the unwanted consequences of sexual relationships, including STDs. Since 2013, in people aged 15-24, [...]

Nurses play an important role in the treatment of cancer patients through the nursing process which consists of various stages and utilizes educational background and knowledge regarding the disease.

Using this approach in the context of the dilemma in question gives a possibility to analyze the ability of the nurse to reason morally and to exercise the virtue of telling the truth.

On the contrary, intrarenal acute renal failure is associated solely with the processes in the main parts of the kidney, such as glomeruli, interstitium, intrarenal blood vessels, and tubules.

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.

Using the pragmatic Ottawa Model of Research Use to guide the implementation of clinical practice guidelines in a surgical program of a tertiary care hospital, this study under analysis describes the process of implementing an [...]

The patient is provided with rights and responsibilities so that they are not misled by the doctors and thus the health plan should adopt the principles that will enable them to provide the best services [...]

The introductive section introduces the guidelines of the issue by elaborating on the problems of immigrants and the opinions of Linda Poon and Phil Gingrey.

This paper briefly discusses the agent and environmental characteristics of the disease, its signs, symptoms, and treatment, providing a basis for the public health nurse's clinical practice.

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 [...]

Assessment of pain is one of the important issues in healthcare which helps to evaluate and analyze medical condition of a patient and his well being. Assessment of pain is complex due to the unique [...]

However, it is also important to make sure that the project's duration is sufficient for the occurrence of major outcomes of the suggested treatment.

To become a good and qualified nurse means to deal with several tasks, and one of them is to be sure of the quality of offered information.

For this event, I examined the role of nursing leadership in healthcare and its implementation into interprofessional collaboration to improve patient-centered care.

Disparities in healthcare not only affect the groups of people facing them but also limit gains in quality of care and health for the broader population and lead to unnecessary costs.

Seminars are designed to solve the problem of updating nurses' knowledge in the field of patient care. Participating in seminars can help me grow as a nurse because I will obtain comprehensive knowledge in the [...]

The decisions made by Mike and Joanne make it difficult for the physician to adhere to the principles of beneficence and nonmaleficence.

The goals of the BSR implementation project are defining the issue, standardizing the process of nurse bedside shift reports, and providing the opportunity for patients and families to participate in care delivery.

Organizational culture is one of the most important components contributing to the competitiveness of any organization, including the ones involved in the provision of healthcare services.

The patient's right to refuse the provided treatment is guarded by numerous statutes and amendments, such as: The 1st Amendment protects the patient's thoughts and ideas; The 1st amendment protects the refusal of treatment on [...]

It primarily consists of providing a context for the research, as it describes the terminology of the study and background information, such as the description of the Brazilian National Patient Safety Program, its protocols, and [...]

Genetics and the environment are two of the most influential factors affecting human health as well as the onset and development of many diseases. To conclude, genetics, environment, and lifestyles are the intertwined factors that [...]

According to Berlowitz, the most helpful way of measuring the outcomes of the intervention is the incidence of pressure ulcers. Overall, the intervention will be measured by nurses' compliance, pre- and post-testing, and incidence rates [...]

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the main ingredients of vaccines are antigens that cause the body to develop immunity.

In the list of the above-mentioned signs and complaints, a burning sensation at night and the ankle-brachial pressure index turn out to be the two points that may indicate the neurovascular status.

I am a nursing student who will present today on the topic of cannabis and mental health, providing you with an overview of the adverse effects of marijuana and the possibilities of addiction treatment.

To prevent the deterioration of healthcare services, it is pivotal to define the key ethical standards to be used in making decisions on the allocation of healthcare resources for older patients and end-of-life care.

In the mentioned above conflict, the patient was a young woman, whose parents wanted to visit her often throughout the day.

Thus, seeking help and battling the disorder is a way to accept that all people were created by God and loved by Him regardless of how thin they are.

The present paper will discuss the nurses' role in disaster preparedness and outline how various concepts and frameworks apply to nursing care for vulnerable populations.

Considering this, the present policy brief will discuss the nature of the infection, its risk factors and the populations it affects most, the scope of infection spread in Nigeria, and the consequences of the problem [...]

This journal entry defines the theory of Dorothea Orem, determines the achievement of goals set initially, and explains the use of seven domains of practice in the context of personal nursing practice.

The following example of a conversation in the healthcare environment is analyzed to show how ineffective communication may lead to a number of issues.

To appreciate the role of hand hygiene in eliminating the spread of infections within healthcare surroundings, it is crucial to examine various mechanisms that enhance the spread of germs.

The first reason for the matter is that older adults in India are considered an honorable class, and families feel their duty to protect them.

Nurses are best placed to advise on some of the policies that relate to patient care and population health as they are the link between the patient and his or her family and the facility.

The main change in the role of the World Health Organization occurred in the 21st century, which was caused by the spread of communicable and non-communicable diseases.

In the Anglo-American system, the patients with less severe diseases are provided with services by First Responder Units and the Emergency Responder. The main purpose of this model is to treat patients effectively both during [...]

The higher the bone mass associated with the peak of its development, the more bone will be retained for the rest of the life.

The main controversy that surrounds the diagnosis is the disbelief that many people have. The authors state that the one possible cause of the controversies is the fact that it is a complicated issue.

The disruption in the metabolic process that causes patients to gain weight, in turn, is the direct effect of TD and not the cause thereof.

In the state of New Jersey, the place of nurses is somewhere in the middle. It is vital to talk to state representatives and create a bill that would expand the scope of NP practice [...]

As many people communicate with nurses during their visits to hospitals and clinics, the role of nurses and their attitude to health may have significant outcomes.

The term developmental delay is the diagnosis that is not critical and cannot be related to severe intellectual problems, such as autism or a specific learning disability.

Australia is one of the countries where the rates of diabetes are among the highest, with the number of patients having reached 159,000,000 in 2017 and continuing to grow at an alarming 15% rate.

Personally, I did not know that the gut had the surface area 40 times the area of a person's skin. Also, I found out about the variety of immune cells, bacteria, and hormones inhabiting the [...]

The cognitive behavioral model belongs to the broader category of psychotherapy based clinical supervision that mostly provides the basis for the theoretical development of supervisees and tends to focus mainly on strategies and skills.

He narrated to me that it is through the answers he got from the interactions that he realized that just like the other health professionals, dentists play a critical role in the provision of health [...]

The problematic areas are as follows: the importance to demonstrate consistent and independent integration of knowledge, a thorough data collection and critical thinking from week to week independently, an independent and timely completion of MSAs, [...]

The calculations for FTE are as follows: To calculate hours per-patient-day, it is necessary to estimate the total-care-hours required for the year: The HPPD is given: Average HPPD = 8.

Considering that nutrition is one of the essential factors defining the overall quality of skin maintenance, while an impaired nutritional status can have an adverse effect on skin integrity, as well as its biological and [...]

The film A Beautiful Mind depicts the impact of progressive paranoid schizophrenia on the mathematician John Nash and the burden that it places on social and personal relationships.

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the provided subjective and objective information to diagnose and develop a management plan for the patient in the case study.

As a professional with a dental degree, my role is to contribute to the promotion of healthcare by providing high-quality services in dental care.

Some of the signs and symptoms of the disease include pains in the abdomen and pelvic area. In order to confirm the presence of cancer, it is necessary to perform surgery and analyze samples of [...]

According to Professor William Hsiao, a universal health care system is whereby the health insurance company provides uniform health coverage for all the citizens.

Another ligament that can be stretched during ankle injury is the calcaneofibular ligament, a narrow, rounded cord, running from the apex of the fibular malleolus downward and slightly backward to a tubercle on the lateral [...]

Mayoclinic.com is one of the websites that offer information concerning breast cancer, and it is a very popular medical website. On the other hand, the healthline.com website is purely a health care information platform.

Such principles are relevant in the field of psychology since psychiatrists are able to administer drugs to patients effectively. It is vivid that the dangers associated with abusing prescription drugs are similar to those of [...]

The other type is called the monoamine oxidase inhibitor antidepressants that help to keep the concentration of the neurotransmitter in the brain at levels that aid in mood improvement.

The article discusses best practices for the recruitment and retention of employees in the health care sector. Besides, it is important to make changes in the delivery of health care services.

While it is understandable that the death of the infant can be considered a severe consequence of the treatment it still falls under the 4 conditions of the principle of the double effect since it [...]

HPI: Being discharged from the facility ten weeks ago, the patient reports having shortness of breath, severe wheezing, and coughing. To control symptoms, the patient takes HTCZ and Enalapril.

The underlying issue connected to children arriving from Central America to the US is the concern about them having no vaccinations, and carrying diseases that can spread to the rest of the population in the [...]

More health care consumers are rejecting the traditional 'paternalistic' approach to health care delivery and are demanding greater choice and control over health care treatment choices and decisions.

In addition, the combination of the African American and Cherokee Indian legacies has contributed to the acquisition of multicultural communication skills for me as a nurse.

The report provides an overview of the institution, my roles within the organization, and the major activities I undertook. I was also tasked with searching the records in the database to retrieve the missing information.

In respect to the patient profile, location of care, and the type of service offered by the nurse, the scope of nursing practice is not only diverse but also varied in nature.

On balance, it is possible to note that GERD is a common health issue that can be diagnosed with the help of physical assessment and patients' health habits analysis and the use of certain tests.

Thus, the main purpose of this research is to check the monetary and time-saving advantages and disadvantages of hiring Certified Medical Assistants and point to the benefits Certified Medical Assistants provide for patients.

The choice of the organisation for the investigation is preconditioned by the scope of activities performed within this unit, peculiarities of its functioning, and its perspectives for the further development.

A physical assessment is the first stage of examination and evaluation of a patient that is conducted by a physician. A physical assessment is critical to the management of patients presenting symptoms of chest discomfort.

The key players and stakeholders to be involved throughout the communication process are identified in the plan. The first outstanding importance of an effective plan is that it outlines the communication expectations of the project.

Therefore, this reflection is not just the evaluation of my nursing skills and practical achievements, it is a story of my personal growth as a medical worker and the peculiarities of recovery process among young [...]

However, the reconsideration of the functioning of health units and the implementation of new technologies can be a challenging process because of the need to assess the current state of the facility, its inventory, financial [...]

The history of the town includes various policies that prohibited Black people from moving into "white neighborhoods," and the effects of such segregation are still present in the mapping of the city to this day.

Autoimmune diseases include a range of common conditions that affect the health of people in the United States, and according to the statistics, being a female is an important risk factor in the majority of [...]

The mechanisms of depression are not fully understood, but common symptoms of the disease are sadness, loneliness, and a loss of interest in life and daily activities.

To reduce the risk of obesity during all life periods, social and health workers should focus on the same types of interventions, including changes in eating patterns and increased physical activity, but there can be [...]

They then should go further to embrace the concept of change to introduce superior procedures, ideas, and insights that can add value to the targeted patients.

According to the World Health Organization, it defines the environment as it relates to health as, "all the physical, chemical, and biological factors external to a person, and all the related behaviors".

Therefore, helping patients to end their life is a major moral and ethical dilemma the resolution to which is complicated even more by the absence of legal regulations in the state of New Jersey.

In this case, the application of Maslow's theory related to the distribution of needs is a relevant technique that allows focusing on subordinates' priorities and their behavior in the workplace.

According to Bowie and Green, hand hygiene within a hospital setting is a requirement that should not only be met by the medical staff but also the patients and visitors who come to the facility.

However, a potential disadvantage of per diem payment system is that it increases the number of admissions and the duration of hospitalization. This system of payment offers a strong incentive to increase the number of [...]

Overall, the absence of data standards can become a hindrance to high-quality care and health research, which highlights the need for them in the field of nursing.

The development of Strategic Planning emboldens the involvement and obligation of the entire Health organization in attaining the premeditated outcomes. The policymakers require to be informed of fundamental health developments and modifications for the planning [...]

The paper reviews the presently available literature on the topic, covering the aspects of the significance of psychological and psychosocial support and related education, as well as the perceptions of nursing, existing problems in the [...]

The research will go further to examine how the concept of gender equality in the nursing working environment can address the problem of the nursing shortage.

It also discusses the appropriateness of hospice care for the patient and the skills needed to assist the patient and the family in handling the situation.

The philosophy of hospice care is built on the belief that patients and their families can live more fully thanks to the personal care and care of others.

Application of this technique within one hour after birth is considered to have benefits for a baby including maintenance of the infant's thermoregulation and stimulation of breastfeeding. 

The implementation of any of these models in an organizational setting or even through legislation such as the OHS that seeks to reduce hazards or ensure the safety of workers requires the understanding of differences [...]

The concept of an accident has a long history and it is inextricably linked to the development of the human society.

The media has overemphasized the importance of botox and plastic surgery by creating unrealistic beauty standards that people in society are trying to live up to.

The aim of the end of life care is to ensure that the dying person encounters the least discomfort during the dying process.

These financial targets can support the organization to achieve its overall objectives set out in its 'Power of 10' strategic plan. The effective management of excessive cash is crucial for the organization to achieve its [...]

In this regard, the Medicine Wheel pedagogy becomes a critical aspect of reconciliation as it helps to perform a comprehensive investigation of relations between Aboriginal people and other individuals who want to establish trustful relations [...]

In order to address capacity issues in the new facility, the administration came to the idea that changing the form of the layout from the rectangular to the circular type would significantly increase the overall [...]

Utilization management is "the evaluation of medical appropriateness, necessity, and efficiency of the use of health care procedures, services, and facilitates the provision of applicable health benefits".

As for outpatient RCM, it begins after the discharge of a patient, when codes and claims are to be reconsidered and adjusted according to the diagnosis and further services.

In particular, Bressert specified that some of the most common symptoms of gender dysphoria in children were the strong desire to wear the clothes typically worn by the representatives of the opposite sex, as well [...]

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the presented case study, give definitions and criteria for sepsis, identify signs and symptoms of septic shock, and give criteria for organ dysfunction using recent academic literature [...]

The use of text messaging to communicate patient information is of particular concern with regards to the issue of privacy and confidentiality in healthcare settings because more than 70% of healthcare providers use text messaging [...]

In their study, Kitcher et al.investigated the correlation between a continual exposure to excess noise and hearing loss in a sample of Ghanian market mill workers.

From the utilization of the walking stick to the use of the Braille, touch is a critical sense for blind people, in particular for purposes of identification and visualization.

It provides information in numerous fields, including courses for respiratory therapists, created by experts in the field of respiratory care education, research, and management, for the purpose of increasing the students' depth of knowledge.

Speaking about the particular communication skills that are essential for the specialist, it is important to remember about the pharmacist's ability to concentrate on the specific needs of the client.