Category: Health & Medicine 13691

  • Patients Under the Do-Not-Resuscitate Order (DNR)

    One of the most challenging situations in nursing practice is the necessity to provide ethical assistance and care for patients under the do-not-resuscitate order (DNR) and the members of their families. As it is presented in the case study, there can be misunderstandings regarding the DNR status of the patient and his son’s power of…

  • Medical Humanities and Their Impact on Medicine

    Introduction Unlike most disciplines of medicine, medical humanity covers a wide range of fields, including social sciences, arts, and humanities. This field of study is the most complex, involving, and considerate because it seeks to strengthen the quality and practices of the involved activities of medical humanities. The discipline is important because it sheds light…

  • Medication Errors Analysis

    One of the unresolved global problems in the healthcare system is medication errors and the damage that is caused as a result. These mistakes can occur at any step of the patient treatment process, from unnecessarily prescribed medications to wrong dosages to issues with monitoring to lack of documentation and admission. In the United States,…

  • Epidemiology: Definition, Objectives, Subspecialties

    Table of Contents Definition of Epidemiology Five objectives of epidemiology Subspecialties within epidemiology References Definition of Epidemiology Epidemiology is a medical terminology that is used to refer to the process of studying the causal factors as well as the spread of diseases (Last, 2000). From a careful review of literature, it is certain that the…

  • Research on Pain Medication

    Introduction Quality healthcare is important in the development of the country. This is achieved through prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of various diseases (Houser, 2013). The role played by medical practitioners is crucial in the treatment process. This is because they play significant roles in administering treatment to patients. The ministry of healthcare focuses on improving…

  • The Pharmacokinetics of Pulmonary-Delivered Insulin

    Reference to this topic of inhaled insulin versus injectable insulin, pre-clinical studies are animal-based, and they have been carried out with the aim of understanding the pharmacology and disposition of inhaled insulin (Heise et al. 2005, p. 92). These pre-clinical animal-based studies investigate the effectiveness and safety of inhaled insulin in comparison to insulin administered…

  • Evidence-Based Medicine Analysis and Policies

    Introduction Evidence-based medicine is the use of systematically reviewed cases to make the best decisions concerning the health of a patient. It involves integrating personal expertise with available best clinical evidence from systematic research in treatment. This practice aims at improving the quality of healthcare and reducing the gap between research or information known and…

  • Human Transport Systems: The Lymphatic System

    Introduction Background of the Study The lymphatic system is part of the cardiovascular transport system which aids in fat digestion and its transport into the liver and other storage sites in the body. In addition, the lymphatic system supports other body immune functions. It is also involved in the transport of interstitial fluid and other…

  • Human Transport System: Blood and Heart

    The human blood is made up of red cells, white cells, platelets, and plasma. The red blood cells, also known as erythrocytes are microscopic cells that do not contain the nucleus. They are produced by stem cells in the bone marrow. They contain hemoglobin, the red pigment which is useful in the transport of oxygen…

  • Seizures: Types, Manifestations and Treatment

    Table of Contents Introduction Definition of Seizures Types of Seizures Manifestations of Seizures Treatment Modalities Conclusion Bibliography Introduction Epilepsy is the malformation of the neurological character that may cause unprovoked seizures and changes in the behavior, cognitive perception and motor functions of people of all ages. It is the neurological disease from which people worldwide…