Category: Health & Medicine 13691

FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) are two agencies that regulate each nurse’s practice concerning patient advocacy and patient safety. In case a patient requests an alternative form of therapy, each of these organizations has some implications. In FDA, patient advocacy is realized through the patient education network…

Table of Contents Abilities Judgment Confidentiality Harm Reference Medical terminologies invented thousands of years ago are still applied in the current healthcare practice by professionals. The use of these terms is appropriate due to a myriad of concrete rationales. Firstly, those medical terms provide a standard mode of communication between the interdisciplinary team members involved…

Table of Contents A Scientist A Detective A Healing Environment Manager References Specialists in each of nursing roles, be it RNs, LPNs, licensed nurses, or unlicensed members of staff, regularly perform the function of advocates. A nurse advocate is defined as the person who provides active support to patients by defending their preferences and rights,…

Table of Contents Introduction My Perspective The Other Perspective Rebuttal Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The realization of population health, collective well-being, and impartial access to quality medical care are reliant on a contented and adequate workforce that has the ability to solve epidemiological problems and satisfy varying demands. Registered nurses (RNs) have an integral role…

Nursing is a complicated field of study covering various healthcare-related issues. Due to the complexity of the discipline, it is necessary to define the main principles of education in nursing and identify its major directions. While baccalaureate studies are aimed at providing students with basic skills and knowledge, graduate education is designed to improve their…

Being a staff nurse, Isaac demonstrates inappropriate behavior cooperating with his colleagues. He can throw papers, provide incomplete answers to questions, and abuse other nurses verbally. As a result, nurses can try to avoid working with Isaac when it is possible. In this context, it is important to discuss the actions taken by an assistant…

Executive Summary This paper deals with some drawbacks of the current Canadian healthcare system and includes a brief description of possible policies that could address the issues mentioned. The major issues the system has are the substantial governmental investment and insufficient health outcomes. The country is facing numerous issues, which translates into the lack of…

Table of Contents Introduction Articles Review Themes Discussion Conclusion References Introduction As people age, their bodies become frailer and they gradually lose stability. This process leads to a high number of fall-related injuries and deaths among adults 65 years and older, costing over $30 bill. annually for U.S. citizens alone (Stevens, 2013). The two articles…

Sodium supports the electrolyte balance of the body and plays an important role in the work of muscles, nerves, and the cardiovascular system. Hyponatremia occurs when a person has low or extremely low levels of sodium in his or her blood (Buffington & Abreo, 2016). Some of its common signs and symptoms include headaches, seizures,…

Table of Contents The Physical Needs Emotional and Psychological Needs Spiritual and Cultural Needs Coping Mechanisms Recommendations Family Role Conclusion Works Cited Hospice is not merely a specialized hospital for the dying people, the philosophical aspect of patients’ treatment plays one of the crucial roles there. The initial hospice philosophy is very simple – a…