Category: Health & Medicine 13691

The management of the needs of patients that are in a vegetative state is, perhaps, one of the most complicated aspects of nursing, not because of the complexity of the life-sustaining processes but because of the ethical dilemma surrounding the subject. Karen Ann Quinlan’s case was one of the most graphic examples of the problem.…

Table of Contents Introduction Reasons for Selecting the Video My Personal Philosophy Analysis Recommending the Video: Acquired Values Conclusion References Introduction Nursing is an evolving field since it borrows a lot from modern researchers and medical practitioners. The videos viewed in class present some of the leading theorists who managed to influence the quality of…

Table of Contents Introduction Methods Results Discussion Conclusion References Introduction Cancer has become one of the major burdens in the healthcare system, leading to high mortality rates and significantly decreasing the quality of life of the surviving patients. In many cases, healthcare professionals manage to save their patients’ lives through surgical operations. However, there exists…

Table of Contents Introduction QIOs and their purpose QIOs current work QIOs future work QIO organization for the state Reference List Introduction We are living in a world whereby every person requires the best healthcare services and support. Many people are facing different healthcare needs and challenges. This situation explains why we should come up…

Table of Contents Introduction Pathophysiology Examples Typical EEG Findings Physical Presentation Common Medications Conclusion References Introduction A seizure is an involuntary body movement caused by abnormal signals from the brain. Depending on the mechanism and localization, several types of seizures are identified. The following paper provides a comparison of generalized and complex partial seizures by…

Sexually transmitted diseases are among the fatal illnesses that necessitate medical treatment. STDs, such as HIV, cannot be cured, so prevention is essential for controlling the disease. As a result, the government ensures that its citizens are protected from sexual infections. People should have easy access to safe and effective sexual health protection. As a…

Table of Contents Rationale Adoption of the Reform Funding Structure Impact on Healthcare References Rationale Expanding access to qualified healthcare was the key condition of the state Medicaid program, and Kentucky was among the first country’s states to implement the terms of this reform (Benitez, Creel, & Jennings, 2016). One of the basic provisions was…

Table of Contents Organizational or Patient Issue The Relevance of an Interdisciplinary Team Approach Interdisciplinary Plan Summary Implementation and Resource Management Evaluation References Organizational or Patient Issue The quality of healthcare in a prison environment is critical as it requires a high level of interdisciplinary care. The issue onboard is the increased Tuberculosis spread in…

Table of Contents Description Affected Populations Cholera in the US Preventive Measures References Description Cholera is an acute infection of the small intestine caused by the gram-negative microorganism Vibrio cholerae, which secretes a toxin that causes profuse watery diarrhea, leading to dehydration, oliguria, and vascular insufficiency. Infection usually occurs through contaminated water or seafood. It…

Table of Contents Introduction Description of the Program Interventions Instituting the Program Materials and Resources Required Cost of the Program Benefits of the Program References Introduction It is projected that one-third of the elderly people aged above 65 and more than half of those aged over 80 years experience at least one fall each year.…