Category: Health & Medicine 13691

Introduction Falls among the elderly population staying in nursing homes are common though preventable adverse incidents. According to the Joint Commission (2015), the number of people aged 65 and older is growing at a rapid pace, which corresponds to an increased risk of this group getting injuries from falling. For instance, the Centers for Disease…

Table of Contents Community Overview The Demographic Data Epidemiological Data Windshield Survey Conclusion References Living a healthy life has very many facets and determinants. An environment in which one lives would quickly shape the health choices one has to make. The environmental concerns of the Allapattah community critically determine their healthy living and their health…

The patient is Mr. Gary T., who is 77 years of age Caucasian American. Mr. T. has been worried about a skin lesion. After a close examination of the lesion on the patient’s shoulder, I have identified it as seborrheic keratosis. When charting this lesion it has to be mentioned that the lesion is palpable,…

Table of Contents Research Product to Be Disseminated End Users Dissemination Partners Communicating the Message Evaluating Success Summary References Research Product to Be Disseminated The research to be disseminated aims at evaluating the effectiveness of the use of a concept-based program for RN students at Mohave Community College. The major measurement will be the rate…

Table of Contents Introduction Analysis Conclusion References Introduction The patient is a 36-year-old woman that sought medical aid due to heart palpitations. The patient lives a sedentary lifestyle with significant stress at work. No medical history, diagnostic test results, or other symptoms are provided. The three differential diagnoses, in this case, are arrhythmia, pregnancy, and…

Table of Contents Disease Overview Diagnosis Treatment Follow-up and Medication Conclusion References Trisomy 18 or Edwards syndrome is a genetic disorder that is diagnosed during pregnancy and usually results in miscarriage or infant death. It is traditionally considered lethal, with almost 95% of infants dying by one year of age. However, more life-sustaining and life-prolonging…

Table of Contents Introduction Main Points Conclusion References Introduction In the TED Talk “Prepare for the Good End of Life,” Judy MacDonald Johnston discusses the process of preparing for one’s death. She argues that this preparation can not only help an individual to pass away without any remaining problems but also preserve the quality of…

Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 9 Chapter 24 Chapter 20 Conclusion Reference Introduction Modern medical technology enables patients to recover more quickly than at any previous point in history. However, the human connection between patient and care provider remains the fundamental basis of recovery. “I am Here” is a personal story from the patient’s viewpoint.…

Introduction The treatment of oncology in modern medical practice is the task that requires a responsible approach since cancer patients experience severe inconvenience caused by both moral depression and physical pain. The search for relevant methods of solving this issue is a current objective in most specialized healthcare facilities. Special attention should be paid to…

One of the most pressing issues in modern realities, in which people are forced to choose one side depending on their interests, is medicine. Americans face incredibly high treatment prices in all areas of health care, from family therapists to optometrists. However, high prices are the reason for allocating most of the budget to new…