Category: Health & Medicine 13691

Table of Contents Introduction Myasthenia Gravis: The Junction The Acetylcholine Receptor Immunologic Basis of Myasthenia Gravis Conclusion References Introduction Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder that results in progressive weakness of ocular, bulbar, limb, and/ or respiratory muscles due to a defect in neuromuscular transmission and subsequent contraction of skeletal muscles. The autoantibodies target the…

Medical care is an integral part of human life. During a visit to a doctor, a person can be very stressed about his or her health condition. However, even more, stress can be caused by the complicated payment system patients face when paying for health care services. When learning in medical university, future physicians must…

Subjective Chief Complaint: sudden decrease of vision in the patient’s left eye. History of Present Illness (HPI) Jessica, a 32-year-old female, developed blurred vision in her left eye in the morning. Progressive deterioration occurred over the past few hours. Denies traumas, injuries, tearing, redness, and exposure to chemicals. Experienced blurred vision a month ago, supposedly…

Table of Contents Introduction Synopsis components Credibility components Conclusion References Introduction Acculturation refers to the cultural changes to certain groups of people brought about by mixing cultures. For instance, immigrant nurse tends to experience various cultures hence being forced to undergo acculturation. At times, these nurses may be forced by the situation to learn and…

Table of Contents Identification of the Problem Significance of the Problem to Nursing Purpose of the Research Research Question References The efforts of geriatric nurses are concentrated on the health of elderly patients. Understandably, this patient group faces an increased risk of various traumas and diseases (e.g., Alzheimer’s). Therefore, the main objective of geriatric care…

Table of Contents Introduction Analysis Conclusion References Introduction Continuous quality improvement is an extremely important aspect of the everyday life of any contemporary healthcare organization. Since healthcare is one of the most dynamically developing spheres, growth, change, and the ability to transform in order to follow the latest standards and best practices are the major…

Examining cases from different areas of medicine is a rewarding and beneficial practice for healthcare professionals of all levels. Particularly, Operating Department Practitioners (ODP) should reflect on and review practice as required by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Standard 11 of proficiency. It allows us as future practitioners to describe what we observed…

Table of Contents Introduction Healthcare Globalization and Nursing Issues The Proposed Policy Change Agenda Setting Strategies and the Use of Models/Theories Design, Implementation, and Evaluation Conclusion References Introduction Patient satisfaction and timely access to healthcare services remain the key priorities in healthcare. Given the existing shortage of qualified nurses in the United States, healthcare providers…

Table of Contents The human immunodeficiency virus Tobacco Use Occupational Safety and Health Conclusion References Healthy People is a nationwide program set by the United States Department of Health and Human Services to accomplish health promotion and disease prevention goals. First launched in 1979, it is updated and reviewed every ten years to reflect the…

Introduction There are several foundational frameworks for quality improvement in healthcare. The major ones include continuous quality improvement (CQI), total quality management (TQM), and structure, process, and outcome (SPO). CQI is based on the notion that all aspects of the organization can be improved to enhance the satisfaction levels of stakeholders and clients. It, therefore,…