Category: Health & Medicine 13691

Introduction Background Comfrey (Symphytum officinale L.) is a perennial plant with long rough leaves and white, creamy yellow, or light purple flowers. Several chemical compounds are responsible for the pharmacological effects of comfrey extracts. Allantoin, a compound that increases cell proliferation; rosmarinic acid, an anti-inflammatory constituent; polysaccharides (local soothing effect); and tannins, which are astringent,…

There are many reasons why people are eager to make grants in education and enjoy the benefits they can get. It is also not easy to define one particular explanation of why a person wants to be a nurse. A number of qualities, knowledge, and abilities are necessary to become a good nurse, and not…

Table of Contents Introduction Transparency Credibility Legitimacy Conclusion References Introduction Medicaid is a government social healthcare program meant to give insurance cover to low-income individuals, families and special categories of people who are deemed vulnerable or disadvantaged—it is a public policy initiative. Public policy is a tough balancing act of competing interests. It is no…

The continued increase of injuries and deaths resulting from falls is alarming. The elderly need care, not just because they are old, but because they are part of the larger society. In Miami, Florida, there is the concern for how to develop a good plan that will help to salvage the situation. In this regard,…

Needs Assessment A needs assessment can be defined as a systematic approach to exploring the attitude, interest, ability, and state of knowledge of a particular group or audience involving a given subject (McCawley, 2009). In healthcare, needs assessment is the systematic approach to the review of health issues that face a population, resulting in agreed…

Table of Contents Introduction Definition Saudi Case US Case Comparison Conclusion References Introduction Teratogens are substances, such as medications, chemicals, or diseases, that can induce aberrant development in the womb. Teratogens are ambient substances that, when introduced to the mother, can disrupt normal fetal development, culminating in gestational maldevelopment or mortality (Tsamantioti and Hashmi, 2020).…

Table of Contents Introduction Nurse Practitioners’ Skills and Competencies Nurse Practitioner VS Registered Nurse Changes in the Scope of Practice References Introduction Historically, nurse practitioners practiced under the direction or orders of the physicians, and without a specific order, their practice was usually limited to traditional nursing roles. Nurse practitioner’s practice has evolved significantly, and…

Ignaz Philipp Semmelweis substantially contributed to the prevention of maternal mortality through the discovery of the connection between antiseptic procedures and puerperal fever. Appointed for practice in the First Obstetrical Clinic that provided educational services for medical services, Semmelweis noticed that there was a considerable difference between the rates of maternal mortality in his facility…

Table of Contents Purpose of the Study Hypothesis Discussions and Findings Recommendations Conclusion References Purpose of the Study Many Americans die yearly while on the organ waiting list. Understandably, organ selling is prohibited in the U.S. despite the need rising and even projected to be higher in the future. Presently, fourteen people die in the…

Table of Contents Introduction Background of Study Method of Study Results of Study Ethical Considerations Conclusion References Introduction Medical error reporting is an important component of enhancing patient safety in hospitals. Efficient and reliable systems track, identify and report medical errors that compromise the safety of patients. Many medical practitioners fail to report medical errors…