Patient Research Papers Samples That Help You Write Better, Faster & with Gusto

The dilemma

This paper discusses the dilemma that is existing in a nurse-patient situation. The patient does not believe in western drugs and, therefore, has refused not to be treated with chemotherapy as ordered by the doctor. The patient' diagnosis was on breast cancer stage 1, which is a disease that if not treated well, shall lead to death. The patient discussed with her husband and they agreed to look for alternative medication since they are not willing to take a chance. The nurse was informed about the decision by the patient as she entered the room. She developed a lot Continue reading...

Patients are vulnerable to falling off hospital beds. Falling might be an accident during sleep, or sometimes a result of the patient’s actions such as trying to leave the bed unattended. Most patient-falls result in serious injuries especially because patients are weak and have not a little or no control over their bodies. As a result, healthcare facilities have come up with various intervention measures and strategies to help reduce and prevent the falling of patients off their beds. These measures include motion sensors, cameras to monitor movement and bed alarms. Remarkably, hospital facilities develop such interventions to Continue reading...

Fall Prevention in Hospitalized Patients; Developing an Implementation Plan The rate at which inpatient falls occur in hospitals is quite alarming, and this is usually related to quality and safety problems. Patient falls have drastic consequences to the patients, and as such it would be a great relief to patients if the falls are eliminated or brought to a bare minimum. From statistics, it is argued that out of the 2 to 20% of inpatients that are in acute care hospitalization about 2% experience patient falls. More statistics reveal that about 30% of the falls result in death, especially Continue reading...

Management of Hyperlipidemia and Hypertension

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1. The patient was diagnosed with Hyperlipidemia and Hypertension as revealed by the significant findings drawn from patient’s subjective and objective health assessment.
Hypertension is defined as a medical condition concerning the abnormal elevation of an individual’s blood pressure (Kaplan & Ronald, 2014). As far as subjective data are concerned, the patient’s family history predisposed the patient to hypertension. Since both patient’s parents had a history of hypertension it, makes the patient at risk for the same condition (Skarfors, Lithell, & Selinus, 1991). After computation of patient’s BMI, it also revealed that the patient Continue reading...

Patient’s Rights

Patient’s Rights

Introduction

The idea of informed consent can be viewed as an old procedure. It is normal and in fact, essential that any medical procedures must be properly informed to the patient. This is being done not only to obtain the patient’s consent, but also to increase the patient’s awareness when it comes to potential medical risks that may come along the way. Informed consent became a commonplace event to which some physicians believe that this is a possible generator of medical malpractice claims. We discussed that in some cases, the hospital itself is being liable Continue reading...

The information system in this case applies to the communication between the patients and the physicians. For a physician to imply that the encounter with the patient was successful, they would have to consider the outcome of the communication with the patient. The entire concept indicates that the physician has been able to develop a partnership with the patient. At the same time, the patient would have been educated on the condition he has and understand the various aspects of addressing the problem without the doctor being present (Wallman et al 2013). The patient will also be involved in Continue reading...

The legalization of Voluntary Active Euthanasia (VAE): Should VAE is a legally and morally recognized treatment option? Under what circumstances, if any, should it be?

Ending lives of suffering patients by doctors and nurses has been one of the most heated debates in the past decades. One word for this act is euthanasia or mercy killing. The definition of Euthanasia is intentionally causing death to a person, with a motive of benefiting or protecting the ailing patient from further sufferings.
Euthanasia is categorized in two ways: Active and Passive (American Public Health Association, 2008). The active method is Continue reading...

Introduction

In the world of today, the diversity of the religion, faith and spirituality is what majorly defines a good number of people and allows people to understand their experiences including illness and health. For the physical therapist to achieve a perfect performance to his or her patients, it is very important for them to understand the way in which to relate to patients of diverse culture and religion. The resent therapists strongly believe that giving special attention to spiritual and religion can contribute positively towards the health of the patient. It can also provide tools and hope for coping Continue reading...

Introduction

Laryngeal cancer is cancer of the larynx (voice box, vocal cords, or other areas of the throat. Laryngeal carcinoma is the second most common malignancy of the neck and head and the eleventh most common form of cancer among men over the world (Chu and Kim, 2008). The larynx is responsible for the respiration, phonation, and deglutition while it also contributes to smell and taste by allowing the air to move over the special sense organs. Therefore, loss of laryngeal function directly affects swallowing and speech (Chu and Kim, 2008).
In 2011, there were more than 89,000 people Continue reading...

This course assignment outlines the philosophical and foundations of the Hildagard Peplau's - theory of interpersonal relations, and how it shapes my nursing practice. The paper is divided into three parts: identification of the theory, philosophical foundations, and critical analysis of the theory’s application. The Interpersonal relationship between the nurse and the patient is very crucial because it determines how the two interact. It is vital for the two parties to have a healthy and collaborative interpersonal relationship. This theory is an illustration of how nurses and patients form interpersonal relationships.
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A brief history of Electronic Health Records (EHRs)

Electronic health recording system refers to the computer storage of records such as medical details of patients, treatment process and other related information applicable in the context of healthcare. Traditionally, medical information could be recorded on papers and stored in files for retrieval when needed. Often, the process of recording medical information on papers proved cumbersome because doctors had to take a lot of time tracking important information. Worse still, storing of patient information on papers contributed to information gaps because of missing records especially when health practitioners would be transferred across stations.
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Professional socialization is a process through which an individual acquires the knowledge, skills, attitudes, values needed to enact the role of the chosen profession in a satisfactory manner (Dinmohammadi, Peyrovi & Mehrdad, 2013). Attached to a role are a set of behaviors which constitute the norms for that profession. These norms are what clients, colleagues, and superiors expect of the individual in a particular role. For instance, associated with the role of registered nurse are caring behaviors, ethical behaviors, critical thinking, leadership, and collegiality among others. It is therefore expected that the nurse display compassion, prevent harm to the patient, Continue reading...

Management of Varicella Zoster in Skilled Nursing Facilities

Introduction:
Nursing Facilities are usually the home for elder people. It is evident that the global population is aging. It is a natural process that no one can ever stop. Early in the 20th century the life expectancy of most Americans was up only to 47 years old. But as modernization happens along with the discovery of medicinal plants and the building of medical facilities, the American life expectance has raised to about 76-80 years old in the beginning of the 21st century (Lassi et. al., 2014).
However, with the fact that the human body is aging infectious and Continue reading...

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Assisted suicide is one that is committed, not by a person; rather it is committed with the help of another person, mostly by a physician. It is a deed done with the consent of the person who is being subjected to it due to various reasons. The person is usually a patient who is suffering from a terminal illness or disease, which probably does not have any cure and leave the person in misery and despair. Such a person usually begins to ask for death instead of Continue reading...

Introduction

In light of healthcare reform, hospitals are doing their best to find ways to provide better quality and safer nursing. Providing that the nursing staff is a hospital’s largest resource, many organizations spend significant amounts of time and energy to maximize the productivity of this department, especially frontline nurses. In order to achieve that, they focus on the role of the nurse manager, who is believed to play a vital role in staff management, quality outcomes, productivity, and positive experiences. A nurse manager’s roles include a variety of responsibilities and duties, which will be discussed throughout this Continue reading...

Abstract

There is a need for an organization to use evidence-based practice when providing healthcare services. Evidence-based practice helps the healthcare organization to identify the best practice for their patients. There are different types of errors that include surgical errors, medication errors and even practice errors. There are a number of factors that increase such errors which include sickness, overworking, illness, lack of caution and many other factors. The population that is more vulnerable to this error includes the older patient, and the very young ones, the patients in the ICU are also more prevalent. It is important for the Continue reading...

Abstract

There is a need for an organization to use evidence-based practice when providing healthcare services. Evidence-based practice helps the healthcare organization to identify the best practice for their patients. There are different types of errors that include surgical errors, medication errors and even practice errors. There are a number of factors that increase such errors which include sickness, overworking, illness, lack of caution and many other factors. The population that is more vulnerable to this error includes the older patient, and the very young ones, the patients in the ICU are also more prevalent. It is important for the Continue reading...

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1.0 Rational-Emotive Therapy
A person, who usually runs like Kelly, our patient, engages the muscles. With time, the body of this person becomes active only through continuous practices of running. Failure to these norms of frequent running makes the person suffer anxiety disorder. The person becomes sick both mental and emotional. These type of patient needs a psychological therapy to help the patient gain conscious and go back to the regular life. Hence, rational-emotive theory plays a significant role in helping patients suffering from anxiety disorder to gain back their normal life (Cooke & CAM-Cancer Consortium, 2011).
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A patient with diabetes is mainly at risk of kidney and heart failure. With glucose levels above the normal range (70-105 mg/dl), even though it is not specified if the patient’s glucose measurement is the fast measurement of after a meal, the patient seems to not be able to fully control their glucose levels (The Center for Family Medicine, 2007).
Potassium and sodium that are both controlled by the kidneys are within the normal range (normal range 3.5-5.1 mEq/L), which shows no kidney failure related to diabetes. The same applies to calcium measurement that do not suggest any Continue reading...

Introduction

Hospice care refers to care provided to individuals with incurable cases of diseases and are in the last stages of their lives. According to Connor (2009), the National Hospice, and Palliative Care Organization, describes hospice care as care and support for individuals suffering incurable diseases in a comfortable way to enjoy their lives fully. Individuals in hospice become prepared for death. It is not about bringing death closer or increasing a person life, is it about satisfaction in life. People facing terminal illness experience a range of problems and pain that may be attributed to a condition they face Continue reading...

Posthumous semen retrieval refers to collecting sperm from the donor’s body after he passed away, as a means of utilizing it in reproduction processes (Williams, 2012; Young, 2013; Hans & Yelland, 2013). Also called postmortem sperm retrieval, the process of retracting sperm from a deceased body, without prior written consent of the deceased implies ethical considerations, because it generates dilemmas on whether the death person would have approved to reproduction, the birth and development of a child without his presence. Other ethical aspects of similar significance are involved in the posthumous semen retrieval, such as the respect for the Continue reading...

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Signs and Symptomspages 4 -5
Diagnosis and Treatmentpages 5-6
Nursing Diagnosispages 6-7
Endocrinepage 6
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Immunepage 6
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Parkinson Disease (PD) is a neurologic disorder that affects the motor neurons of the brain and includes systemic nonmotor and neurologic symptoms (McCance, Huether, and Brashers 565). The disease is caused by the degeneration of the basal ganglia, affecting the dopaminergic nigrostriatal pathway. There are primary and secondary causes of Parkinsonism. The primary causes include idiopathic and genetic. Conversely, secondary causes include neurodegenerative disorders, such as different Continue reading...

Abstract

Ethical dilemma characterizes almost every single profession today. Professional across different fields are constantly faced with various ethical issues that require them to make a decision and stand by it. This often proves to be very tricky as there is no clear definition of what exactly is ethical. The health care profession is particularly one whereby ethical dilemmas spring up occasionally, and professionals in this field are forced to make decisions that are ethical. If a health professional, for example a nurse, is not familiar with ethical decision-making processes and models, they can be overwhelmed by the ethical dilemma Continue reading...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Introduction
Living a healthy lifestyle is essential. Some ways of upholding a healthy lifestyle are maintaining a good sleeping schedule, keeping a regular exercise regimen, and practicing proper hygiene. However, having the correct diet is still the most important among all of these. One’s food intake determines the amount of vitamins, minerals, fat, fiber, etcetera that the body needs to function. If the body’s food requirement is not met, problems will arise. This paper aims to discuss one common bodily problem, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS is an abnormality in the function of Continue reading...

Structure measure

In the scenario, structure refers to physical equipment and facilities used in the admission process. When patients arrive at the registration or admission area, they are immediately registered. Employees whose work is to ensure that the registration and admission process proceeds smoothly meet them. The scenario above provides a number of tasks that have to be completed before the patient is admitted. The patients have to complete paperwork and provide an insurance identification card. The patient is then given a bracelet with their name and their doctor’s name. After this, the patient signs a consent form before they Continue reading...

Stroke is a medical condition wherein damage on the brain leads to an impulsive shortfall in the function of the brain (Bornstein 1). This condition has been one of the leading causes of death around the world. Every year, many people died with this condition. Around 6 million people around the world died because of stroke. Meanwhile, other people suffering from stroke are living having disabilities such as paralysis, loss of vision, and speech difficulties (“Stroke”). Strokes occur when there is a deficiency in the supply of blood in the brain. When the supply of blood is cut off, Continue reading...

Information is a key aspect in the provision of healthcare. The American Association of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) 2004 points out that the ability to manage information pertaining healthcare translates into high levels of healthcare and more positive outcomes in the medical field. Telehealth provides the platform where information can be used in healthcare. This has in recent years become an essential component in the provision of healthcare and is made up of aspects such as telenursing, teleconsultation, and telediagnosis.
Telenursing, therefore, according to the AAACN is the component of telehealth that comes into play when a patient and Continue reading...

HMO pharmacy has the following prescription filling process

The second step comes after the prescription has been received. Forms Rx is then filled in a fax, phone, electronic, or a written manner, and the image is scanned into the database if necessary .
The third step is on the information concerning the patient. The information can be inserted into the database of the pharmacy on a computer (Doloresco & Vermeulen, 2009). Basic information about the patient should be readily available. These include the name of the patient, date of birth, home and street address, telephone or mobile number, vital health information, and the insurance cover that the patient has.
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Hospice Care realized the benefits associated with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and allocated funds for implementation of Health Information System (HIS). The main objective of the health system is to improve care quality to all patients. Also, the system aims at ensuring that the confidentiality of patient information is guaranteed. Hospice care allocated adequate financial resources meant for the purchase, installation and maintenance of the EMR system. The implementation of the health system is gratifying because of the numerous benefits associated with it. The senior management of the hospital determines the success of failure of the system because their Continue reading...

Advances in technology should be used to improve patient care. In acute and chronic illness, biomedical monitoring of indicators such as pulmonary artery pressure in COPD, right ventricle pressure in right-sided heart failure, and pressure in an aneurysm sac can aid clinicians in detecting real-time changes that require modifications in the treatment plan where doing so ensures optimum patient outcomes. One recent technology is the monitor integrated with medical stent (MIMS) that permits the continuous measurement of pressure in the heart and blood vessels. Knowing what the technology is, its indications and contraindications, its application, and the expected outcomes Continue reading...

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Discuss why the present process or procedure needs to be changed based on the evidence you have gathered
Pressure ulcers continue to remain a major health concern with approximately 3 million being affected by the problem, notably, the elderly people (Lyder, et al., 2012). Development of pressure ulcers especially for patients who have undergone surgery significantly increase the health care costs due to prolonged stays in hospitals. Nonetheless, pressure ulcers are preventable if at proper clinical procedures are put in place. This is through relying on evidence-based research, with the sole purpose of improving the currently existing prevention techniques Continue reading...

Patient Care Description

At the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, current policies in regards to urinary catheterization state that there must be an approved indication for insertion. The indications are I & O monitoring at hourly or every two-hour intervals; acute exacerbations of chronic heart failure where diuretic therapy requires I & O monitoring; comfort care during terminal illness; incontinence with perineal, ischial, or sacral Stage III or IV pressure ulcers; urologic surgery; surgical need; chronic urinary retention; diagnostic purposes; and others that must be specified. The patient must be assessed daily to determine if there is still an acceptable indication justifying continued catheterization in Continue reading...

Analysis and Synthesis of Prior Research – Legal, Ethical, and Cultural Environment Impacts on the Healthcare System of Africa

Patient healthcare has for years been a source of debate for international communities. Social science has been aiming to make healthcare accessible to all; however, several legal, ethical, and cultural factors may still be limiting the provision of healthcare in some countries. A long wait before receiving the services, high costs of treatment, or inadequately compensated healthcare workers, may limit the number of patients who receive the desired level of medical attention and treatment. The number of factors affecting the provision of healthcare is enormous but each setting has its own set of issues, the most common one being Continue reading...

A Summary of “Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Deliberate Self-Harm”

Slee, N., Arensman, E., Garnefski, N., & Spinhoven, P. (2007). Cognitive-behavioral therapy for deliberate self-harm. Crisis: The Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention, 28(4), 175.

Summary of Journal 

Deliberate self-harm is defined as the intentional wounding of one’s own body with or without apparent suicidal intentions. Research indicates that individuals who practice deliberate self-harm (DSH) form a diverse population, with different psychological and psychiatric needs. To effectively meet the needs of self-harmers, therapists need to create customized treatment plans that meet the needs of an individual patient. Slee, Arensman, Gernefski and Spinhoven (2007) review and analyze three specific DSH cognitive-behavioral Continue reading...

Introduction 3

What is Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)? 3
DSM-V classification system 4
The distinct personality states 4
Alternate personality/identity, dissociated personality/identity 4
Dissociated boundaries 4
Normal Personality States 5
Diagnostic criteria for dissociative identity disorder 5
Diagnostic Features 6
Causes and reasons for manifestations 7
Common Standard Treatment 8
Theological Concept 9
Conclusion 11

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Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and its devastating impacts
Introduction
What is Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)?
‘Dissociative Identity Disorder’ which we previously referred to as ‘Multiple Personality Disorder’, is a Dissociative Disorder in which, two or more personalities control the thoughts and actions of a Continue reading...

Abstract

This study investigates the characteristics of post-traumatic amnesia (PTA), which is the recovery period that follows head injuries. It explains that memory restoration is the last stage in the process of acquiring complete consciousness. In addition, the study examines the screening method used to identify PTA. Symptoms that indicate PTA may include unreliable memory, disorientation, and fatigue. Moreover, the investigation explores the management approach used during the recovery process. The PTA management requires the presence of a consistent nursing team to create and maintain a supportive, quiet, and low-stimulating environment.

Introduction

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What are the potential ethical issues with this case?

This is a case that happened between Dr. Jones and Mr. Albertson wherein the former was the psychological professional and wherein the latter is the patient undergoing psychological treatment. To summarize what happened in the case, Mr. Albertson suffered a major concussion when he was undergoing a set of psychological treatment sessions under the case of Dr. Jones.
His neurologic and mental condition deteriorated to the point of being unable to take care of himself as a result of the incident. At present, he is fully dependent and requires maximal assist in performing activities of daily living. His comprehension Continue reading...

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In the present times, cancer is undoubtedly one of the most dreadful diseases, and the number of people affected by it can be seen to be increasing with every passing day. The diseases in one way or the other are affecting people from all over the world. Several stages of this particular type of cancer are mainly known as stage 1, 2, 3 and 4. There are many other kinds of cancer, which range from breast cancer to prostate cancer, kidney cancer, testis cancer, cervix cancer, leukemia as well as many more.
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Introduction

Life-threatening illnesses such as cancer can plague family relations, community structure, and spiritual or religious beliefs; however these support groups can also positively affect the individual cancer patient. Upon being diagnoses, cancer patients commonly experience symptoms of fear, questioning “why me?”, a sense of helplessness and/or hopelessness, imminent possibility of death, challenges to core beliefs and/or assumptions, future uncertainty, changes in interpersonal dynamics and relationships, and of course, reactions to painful and invasive medical treatments (Lindop & Cannon, 2001; Denney, Aten, & Leavell, 2010). However, in the face of this adversity, there is also immense opportunity for personal growth and resultant Continue reading...

Part One: Self-Exploration

Theoretical orientation of a counsellor need not be cast in stone nor so exhaustive that there is a confusion for choice. Theoretical Orientation for a counsellor is like a tool box and this gets organized and systematized over a period of constant practice. It must be remembered that the tool box must have sufficient set of tools to organize and cater to problems that are encountered regularly. Despite the fact that there are over 400 odd theories that are essentially part of treatment paradigms, very few may, may be between 20 and 20 are applied and used on a Continue reading...

Patients admitted for acute mental health conditions need to adhere to follow-up consultations for treatments and other interventions intended to prevent deterioration and acute exacerbations. However, the rate of adherence to scheduled appointments may sometimes be suboptimal with eventual drop-out from treatment. The drop-out rate based on a national survey was found by Olfson et al. (2009) to average 22.4%. Missing appointments is commonly due to patients forgetting about the schedules. A quality improvement (QI) initiative was developed and implemented by Filippidou et al. (2014) to improve appointment adherence rates in the mental health outpatient setting. This paper discusses Continue reading...

Nursing

Introduction
A registered nurse is a major resource for women during their pregnancy and childbirth. The following discussion is divided into two parts. The first part reviews the pain and discomfort during the four main components of the process during the pregnancy, labor and birth and during the patient’s recovery from giving birth. Part A reviews the causes of pain and discomfort during the process and what interventions can enhance the experience for the mother. Part B discusses the teaching job nurses need to undertake when they help their patients when deciding how they will manage pain during Continue reading...

Component #1: Developmental Considerations in Counseling

The counselors who work with adolescents are indeed playing with psychological fire because the young blood is a piece of submerged iceberg, and the psychologists have to phish for relevant information and emotions buried underneath the personality of the kids in order to identify the mental problems of those the subject may not be aware. The adolescents have untapped energy levels embedded within themselves, and the counselor had to help them in channeling the reserves in order to achieve great many things in life. The adolescents have to search for focal point in their life where they can apply Continue reading...

Bulimia is an eating disorder manifesting in episodes of eating large amounts of food in a very short time (bingeing) and then purges in an attempt not to gain weight. Purging activities include ingestion of laxatives and inducing vomiting. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders, 4th Edition, the patient must indulge in the compulsory behaviors a minimum of twice weekly for 3 months for diagnosis (Rushing, Jones & Carney, 2003). Otherwise, another disorder may be indicated. People with bulimia use these activities in an attempt to take control of their lives and ease stress.

There are a number of possible causes of bulimia. These can include:

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But Where Are the Jobs Today?”

Introduction
What is a Radiologi Technologist?
A radiologic technologist performs diagnostic imaging examinations on patients. He/she specializes in x-ray, Cat scans, and computed tomography (CT) imaging. He/she also administers non-radioactive materials into a patient’s blood stream and interpret the resulting image/s. Some radiologic technologists make a medical mixture for the patient to drink that enables soft tissue to be seen and evaluated as clear images by the radiologist. Technologists may also be certified in multiple specialties, such as mammography. They may also specialize in geriatrics or pediatrics or they make work on ultrasound, magnetic resonance, or computed tomography. Continue reading...

Bipolar disorder (BD) is a common restorative condition that causes extremes in a human inclination and conduct. It is not a shortcoming of character, family or confidence, or something you can resolve all alone. Despite the fact that it influences individuals of each race, numerous African Americans with the issue do not get help. At the point when a bipolar issue goes unchecked, it can disturb the lives of the individuals who have it and of the individuals near them. With help, individuals with bipolar issue can show signs of improvement and start focusing on something else. Individuals with Continue reading...

Abstract

Falls among the elderly people is a problem that is faced by health workers and care givers worldwide. This is a situation that affects not only the elderly patient but also the patient’s family member and health institutions. Evaluating the occurrence of falls by the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) indicate that over forty percent of old people experience a fall every day worldwide, with the situation being more prevalent among those over sixty years of age. This is a similar case that is experienced in the rehabilitation unit where I work with the facility recording at least Continue reading...

Dissociative disorders is a group of mental disorders characterized by the changes or disturbances of mental functions - consciousness, memory, feelings of personal identity, continuity of awareness of the own identity. Usually these functions are integrated in mind, but when dissociated, some of them are separated from the stream of consciousness and become independent to a certain extent. Thus, it may be observed the lost of the personal identity and arising of a new multiple personality, as in the case of DID. The term ‘dissociation’ was proposed in the late 19th century by the psychologist and physician P. Janet, Continue reading...

Introduction 2

Types of epilepsy seizures 3
Signs and symptoms. 4
Diagnostics 5
Causes of Epilepsy 6
Etiology and pathogenesis 7
Pathomorphology. 7
Treatment. 9
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Epilepsy
Introduction
The ancient Greeks and Romans considered epilepsy as divine intervention – ‘Hercu- disease,’ ‘divine disease.’ Also in one of the medieval manuals of calling the spirits it is said that after the properly preparing for the ritual magician may die, experiencing an epileptic seizure and stroke. The patients with epilepsy are still widely stigmatized. It can affect people economically, socially and culturally. For example, before 1970, the UK had the laws Continue reading...

Brief description of acute bronchitis (pathophysiology, epidemiology)

The purpose of this paper is describing pathophysiology, epidemiology and clinical representation of acute bronchitis. The paper is also aimed at reviewing the expected physical findings and history in patients. Acute bronchitis is a clinical condition involving reversible inflammation of the large airways of the lungs (bronchial tree). The key characteristic of which is cough without pneumonia (Blush, 2013.)
This disease affects all ages, gender and is seen in a full spectrum of demographics. According to Wenzel & Fowler, acute bronchitis involves about 10% of all adult population annually (2006.) It’s one of the most common reasons people address Continue reading...

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Introduction
Sociology assumes that in order to gain a properly functioning society that performs to its utmost standards, one needs to have good social health standards and strategies to control and contain illness. According to sociological beliefs, a health strategy is a plan or policy designed to contain diseases and illnesses in society and reduce them to the minimum possible level so that society can continue to function to its utmost potential. In sociology, to qualify as a sick person (or one who is suffering from some Continue reading...

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What is Tuberculosis and how it originated?

Amongst many diseases that are notorious for having caused several deaths and ailments, tuberculosis stands out as a highly ranked one. Known as TB, this is a bacterial infection that spreads to the lymph nodes of lungs causing severe coughing initially followed by blood vomits and eventually the last stage that can be fatal.
The grounds where this bacteria fights, are the blood vessels that also serve as highways for it. Through them, it travels and reaches through to the other parts of the body. However, it is still mainly found in lungs.
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PTSD in incarcerated felons

Close to one fifth of the adult population of the United States of America suffers from some form of mental illness including emotional, mental or behavioral disorders. These figures are quite significant considering that America is one of the most developed nations in the world and is likely to have better mental health care facilities and infrastructure than the rest of the world. But these figures reach alarming proportions when the population in prisons is considered. According to surveys and studies conducted in the previous decade approximately two-thirds of the inmates suffer from some form of diagnosable mental illness. Continue reading...

Electronic health data record systems refer to measures put in place for creating database, securing it, and accessing it in a health organization. The systems enable hospitals to store, retrieve, and share detailed information about a patient that can be used by any health provider authorized by the hospital (Jones, Koppel, and Ridgely, 2011). The systems also enable health providers to provide safer, more effective, in a more efficient manner care than it could have been, had they used paper-based system. It is a milestone achieved in most health centers today and is viewed as a tremendous progress of Continue reading...

Death is often a topic that is uncomfortable for some to talk about. While it is a natural part of the human lifespan it is still considered highly unnatural for those who are suffering or enduring great pain in their lives thanks to illness or other factors to simply take their own lives, or be assisted in this endeavor. Euthanasia, defined in a few words as a mercy killing arranged by the dying and a willing physician, is seen by some to be the ultimate act of weakness, and others as the only hope of dying with whatever dignity Continue reading...

Treatment of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia 5 pages – 1375 words

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a nosocomial infection developing in the lungs of a patient receiving assisted breathing from a ventilator (CDC.gov, 2015). Oxygen is generally delivered through a tube in the nose, mouth, or a tracheostomy. The infection is a result of contamination from the tubing, although not necessarily from initial insertion. Ventilator associated pneumonia is the most frequently occurring nosocomial infection in intensive care units.
There are several methods for attempted prevention of VAP. These include elevation of the head of the bed 30 to 45 degrees if patient’s condition allows, evaluation of ability to independently breathe Continue reading...

Meaning of HIPPA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
A Summary of the major Goal of the Privacy Rule
The major goal of the privacy rule is to ensure the protection of individual’s health care information while allowing a proper movement of information required in promoting and providing high quality health care services.

HIPPA Security Rule and Its Importance

The HIPPA Security rules guides the use and exposure of patients’ health information through a set of standards. The importance of this rule is based on the fact that it ensures security of health information, proper flow and provision of high quality health services.

Covered Entity

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Abstract

Since the eighties, when the magnet status has been introduced in the health care in United States for recognizing the hospitals that attract and retain qualified nurses who provide excellent services, exerting responsibility and autonomy, an interest towards achieving this status has formed. Nowadays the magnet recognition is similar with higher nursing performances, better working environments, improved patients’ safety than in non-magnet institutions. Whereas the nursing working environment is known for its high stress levels and burnout outcomes, within the magnet health care organizations, stress and burnout are replaced with work flexibility, responsibility, initiative and work autonomy. The current Continue reading...

Hormones are body chemicals that serve various purposes. The hormones are responsible for growth and development, sexual functions and reproduction, moods, and metabolism. For this reason, any changes in the hormonal balance in the body may have adverse effects on the patient.
Radiography technology involves the use of radiant energy to diagnose diseases (“What is Radiology and Radiologic Technology?” n.d). Due to the critical role that hormones play in the body, a radiologist can use radiological technology to measure the amount to hormones in the patients. The in vitro procedure is among the common radiological procedures used to measure Continue reading...

How Big Data can transform the Pharmaceutical Industry and Improve Performance

Introduction
For the past several decades, business men have been talking about Big Data. Big Data may be described as large volumes of data that pose challenges in the areas of data capture, storage, sharing, and analysis (The Economist, 2010). Solutions for processing large volumes of data have transformed business processes in virtually all industries. With particular reference to the pharmaceutical industry, research has focussed on data driven care. This research includes information about factors affecting diseases, their progression, potential treatment methods, the effect of certain drugs, and other such data. All this data has to be collected, stored Continue reading...