Category: Health & Medicine 13691

The risk of thrombosis among patients with cancer is much higher than in the general population. Against the background of oncological diseases, relapses of thromboembolic complications and major bleeding during anticoagulant therapy are more common1. Several clinical studies have evaluated the efficacy and safety of long-term administration of low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) to cancer…

Table of Contents Health Resources Citizen Safety and Protective Services Transportation and other Services Community Welfare Services References Health Resources Although there is no evidence of a health department within the community, there are several public, proprietary and non-profit private hospitals that are easily accessible to the population of 51,003 as per the 2010 estimates…

Patient Education Plan Purpose of Patient Education Patient education was developed to increase the spirit of self competence and confidence of the client (patient). This helps the client to be responsible and prepared for self management. Patient education is also a transition phase that ensures the client change from being invalid to a responsible and…

Table of Contents Introduction The Impact of APRNs The Reasoning behind Authority Restrictions Demand and Wages Conclusion References Introduction The role of the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is continuously evolving, gaining recognition and enabling superior standards of care. In particular, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has led to an increase in practice authority for…

Introduction The growth of technology use, especially advancements associated with data processing with the help of computers, presents significant Human Factor Engineering issues in terms of health. For most employees who work behind their desks to enter data in computers, such issues as poor posture, neck discomfort, pain in hands, shoulders, wrists, and arms seem…

Introduction Medical facilities need to maintain a high level of quality management system so as they can meet their patient’s medical needs appropriately. The medical facilities industry deals with life-threatening conditions thus there is much need for accuracy and timely delivery of services by both medical and support departments (Pollitt & Geert Bouckaert, 1995). This…

Table of Contents Introduction Setting and Subjects Timeline Solution Process and Resources Solution Methods and Instruments Data Collection and Management Budget Plans to Maintain References Introduction The analysis of changes in the conditions of the clinical organization should be accompanied by the construction of an implementation plan, according to PICOT. In particular, the question posed…

From the video “Transport Safety,” I learned that the nurse needs to be careful about patient transportation and observe all safety precautions. In particular, it is necessary to not wear jewelry, use any opportunity for hand hygiene, use two forms of identification to verify patient identity, lock the wheelchair in place, and engage wheelchair footrests.…

Introduction Many advances in the approaches used in the treatment of illnesses affecting the circulatory system have been achieved in the last few decades. They include cardiac transplants from donors, lifestyles changes, bypass, and artificial heart transplants. Bells and Rhoades (2008, p. 209) describe the circulatory system as “a fluid transport system for the movement…

Abstract Disease surveillance involves the analysis of data provided by different agencies about a specific medical condition. Many health institutions participate in this process, especially where deadly diseases are concerned. The process helps in controlling a condition or finding a cure for a disease. The current paper provided information on how surveillance and data collection…