Category: Health & Medicine 13691
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Cruzan vs. Schiavo: Comparative Case Analysis
Introduction Today’s healthcare paradigm has become highly dependent on the notions of ethics and respect for individual freedom and world perception. Despite decades of continuous struggle for adequate healthcare ethics application, there still exists a variety of issues both public and government are to reconsider in order to create an ethical and satisfactory healthcare pattern.…
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Dorothy Johnson’s Behavioral System Model for Mental Care
In nursing, theories play an important role, showing what has already been achieved, and what kind of work must be done. Dorothy Johnson is one of the prominent nursing theorists, whose behavioral system model is frequently implemented in various clinical and healthcare settings. In this paper, Johnson’s theory will be discussed as a helpful method…
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Evidence-Based Medicine Policy Analysis
Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction The case “Constraints of the ACA on Evidence-Based Medicine” in the Health policy analysis discusses the challenges and opportunities of implementing evidence-based medicine (EBM) in the context of the ACA. According to the case, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has introduced several new constraints on EBM. They…
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The Royal Flying Doctor Service
Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) offers a wide range of specialized services to Australians who live in remote and rural locations. The RFDS has grown to become one of the world’s biggest and most complete aeromedical organizations since its founding in 1928 (RFDS, n.d.). The RFDS…
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The “Interpersonal Relations Theory” by Hildegard Peplau
Introduction Nursing theories are powerful frameworks that guide practitioners to provide personalized and high-quality care to their patients. Hildegard Peplau is one of the professionals whose ideas continue to reshape healthcare practice. Her “Interpersonal Relations Theory” identifies the nursing process as a sequential procedure that focuses on the best problem-solving methods and therapeutic relationships to…
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Nurse and Pharmacist Prescribing in the United Kingdom
Table of Contents Introduction Antagonism between the various professions Models of prescribing Models of decision making in prescribing Practices and implementation issues Patient views on prescribing of nurses and pharmacists Inappropriate prescribing Reference list Introduction Since time immemorial, administration of medications and drugs through prescription has always represented a paramount aspect especially in healthcare management.…
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Malpractice Action Brought by Yolanda Pinellas: Case Study
Table of Contents Case Overview Violated Standards of Care Analysis of Contributing Factors and Responsibilities Incident Response and Risk Management References Case Overview The case with the 21-year old Yolanda Pinellas refers to an instance of malpractice that resulted in significant damage to the patient. During the intravenous (IV) therapy, infiltration occurred and, although the…
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Differential Diagnosis Symptoms
Introduction Every patient might have several differential diagnoses due to the symptoms that may be common in each of the considered cases. Medical workers must be able to see the major differences between several possible illnesses to identify and prescribe appropriate medications and develop an efficient healing course. The following paper will discuss a case…
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The Impacts of High Patient-Physician Ratios
Table of Contents Problem statement Purpose statement A research question References Problem statement In the contemporary world that is typified by high levels of competition among various organizations, it is prudent for healthcare facilities to focus on how to improve their services. Patient satisfaction is important in healthcare facilities. Consumers have need to be treated…
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An Issue of Maternal Mortality
Maternal mortality had been an essential issue for various independent researchers and organizations. The 2019 report by WHO has addressed the global maternal mortality problem. The organization argues that most women that die during childbirth live in developing counties. Moreover, they die from preventable causes; therefore, the world needs to mobilize and contribute to the…