Category: Health & Medicine 13691

  • “Current Clinical Issues for MRI Scanning of Pacemaker and Defibrillator Patients” by Kalin & Stanton

    Table of Contents Purpose Relevancy List of Key Concepts Strengths and Weaknesses Resources Conclusions Reference List Purpose This article purposes to articulate the relationship and interaction between magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) on one hand and implantable cardiac systems such as pacemakers and defibrillators on the other. The authors appear to stimulate the medical fraternity and…

  • The Role of Nurses

    Discussions The article written by Scott (2013) reveals that the majority of the general public and even public health agencies do not understand that nurses are capable of improving public health in their areas significantly. The author claims that the National Health Service is going to develop a range of reforms that are expected to…

  • Educational Activities Plan for Diabetic Ketoacidosis Patient

    Table of Contents Objectives of the Education Plan Program Outline Nutritional needs for a DKA patient References The education plan described in this essay details the proposed educational activities that a diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) patient will undergo over a period of 3 days. The patient should attend two sessions every day for the first two…

  • Medical Coding in the United States

    Table of Contents Introduction The Role of Finance in the Healthcare System Diagnosis Codes Features of Third-Party Payers Reimbursement Methods Conclusion References Introduction Healthcare system cannot exist without financial channels that provide for its functioning. This necessitates the classification that would sort all healthcare services and create their money equivalent. The World Health Organization has…

  • Normal Hearing Process Versus Presbycusis

    Table of Contents Introduction How Normal Hearing Occurs Causes of Presbycusis Having Presbycusis Conclusion References Introduction Hearing is one of the five senses that humans use to study their environment. The active interpretation of information does this by transforming sound into meaningful information. Due to the increased use of personal listening devices globally, the hearing…

  • The Five Types of Meningitis

    Table of Contents Types of Meningitis The Causes of Meningitis Signs and Symptoms Prevention and Treatment References Types of Meningitis Viral meningitis is the most common and usually goes away without any specific treatment. Bacterial meningitis is another type of this disease; it is rather contagious, dangerous, and even fatal if left untreated. This type…

  • Organ Donation Incentives Overview

    Currently, organ donors are not paid based on the National Organ Transplant Act of 1984. However, living donors can deduct up to $10,000 from their adjusted gross income under the Organ Donation Tax Deduction Act (Kreimer, 2018). While the provision of financial incentives for donors and their families seems fair, it is associated with a…

  • Falls Among Older Patients and Evidence-Based Care

    Table of Contents Clinical Nursing Practice Problem Clinical Nursing PICOT Question Define PICOT Elements Evidence Retrieval Process and Summary Implications of the Evidence References Clinical Nursing Practice Problem Despite the advancements in medical equipment and nursing education, falls are still among the primary causes of physical injuries for older patients. There are forecasts predicting an…

  • Tobacco Regulation: Policy Analysis

    Table of Contents Background Analysis Recommendations Discussion Conclusion References Tobacco regulation is an important and challenging policy topic that must balance the health and interests of smokers. The purpose of this analysis is to focus on the impact of tobacco regulation on public and social health. It is significant because tobacco and smoking are strong…

  • Clinical Systems Informatics Solutions

    Table of Contents CPR: Computer-Based Online Patient Record TMS: Telemedicine System HIS: Health Information System References The three clinical systems I did not know existed in our organization are the computer-based online patient record (CPR), telemedicine system (TMS), and the health information system (HIS). CPR: Computer-Based Online Patient Record Description The system makes health records…