Category: Health & Medicine 13691

  • Teens and Human Papilloma Virus

    Introduction The human papilloma virus otherwise referred to as HPV is one of the most common types of viruses that affect families around the world. HPV is one the worlds most common sexually transmitted diseases. The virus is transmitted through skin to skin contact with a person suffering from the virus. It affects the cells…

  • Patient Assessment Data and Advanced Practice Nurse’s Decision

    Introduction Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) use such information as psychological, lifestyle, history of trauma, and suicidal ideations obtained from the patient assessment data to recommend either cognitive (CBT) or dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). Nursing evaluation is a fundamental step in providing healthcare services and plays an influential role in selecting and determining an appropriate treatment…

  • Bradycardia: Permanent Pacemaker System Implantation

    Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Case Data Discussion Conclusion Reference List Abstract This case study presents the case of an elderly patient with bradycardia due to a complete AV node block of type III. In this patient, a pacemaker implant is indicated, and the current study evaluates the choice between dual-chamber and single-chamber options. A…

  • Improving and Implementing Clinical Systems

    The implementation of various information systems in medical practice is in high demand in the globalized world where health care services are greatly valued. The paper below analyzes the three clinical systems that are effective but unfortunately are not used regularly by the medical staff in Kendall Regional Medical Center since some of them lack…

  • Aspects of the Epidemics of Norovirus

    In the news article by Erica Edwards, published on April 2, 2022, for NBC News, “Covid cases are down. Unfortunately, stomach flu outbreaks are up.” she claims that since the number of people infected with coronavirus significantly decreased and this led to the loosening of the pandemic restrictions, the number of patients with the stomach…

  • Social Security and Medicare

    Social security and Medicare are two essential programs which help people in need and low social classes to survive and receive quality healthcare. The proposed social security may resemble private insurance, but it is fundamentally different. The driving principle of social security programs is concern for adequacy–that benefits meet the basic needs of persons these…

  • Living With Chest Pain: Effect on People’s Daily Lives

    Theoretical Framework Many patients experience chest pains which they cannot easily establish the actual cause due to a variety of possible causative agents. It is against this backdrop that it is often advisable for patients who encounter such chest pains to seek prompt medical check-ups for a comprehensive diagnosis and early treatment. Research question Are…

  • Readmission Intervention in Implementation Phase

    Table of Contents Instructions on Program Implementation Time Frame Required Resources and Tools Conclusion References The current project is aimed at revealing the ways of reducing or eliminating hospital readmissions among patients with chronic diseases. The major focus is on low-income patients with diabetes because this population group is at a higher risk of early…

  • Legislative and Political Assignment: the Shortage of Nurses

    The current shortage of nurses across the New York state is currently endangering our public health care centers. This has made it difficult for the few remaining ones to take care of the increasing number of patients during the day and night duties without having a good rest. The shortage of nurses does not just…

  • “Incorporating Bedside Reporting into Change-of-Shift Report”: Article Analysis

    Major Points of the Article The article “Incorporating Bedside Reporting into Change-of-Shift Report” supports the importance of positive nursing practices. According to Laws (2010, p. 70), “bedside change-of-shift reporting has the potential to empower both patients and caregivers”. Every patient expects to be “involved in the decision regarding his or her health condition” (Laws, 2010,…