Category: Health
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Barriers to LGBT Health Care Access and Effective Nursing Interventions
Globalization and cooperation are significant factors contributing to the advent of a wave of sexual and identity orientation. The strides the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community have made reflect people’s ability to accept new societal changes. However, the community experiences more health disparities compared to their heterosexual counterparts. These disparities place them at…
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Health Problems of Aboriginal Communities in Canada
Table of Contents Introduction Health Implications for Aboriginal Peoples Health Determinants Potential Policies Conclusion Reference Introduction There are many aboriginal peoples and communities in Canada, including the First Nations, Inuit, and Metis. Unfortunately, the health status of Aboriginal peoples is generally much worse than that of non-Aboriginal Canadians (NCCAH, 2013). This is a severe problem…
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Health Information Technologies and Processes
Health Information Technology Health information technologies are vital in enhancing the efficacy of clinical interventions that promote a population’s wellness and disease management. Examples of health IT tools include Electronic Medical records (EMR), Electronic Health records (EHR), and Clinical Decision Support (CDS). EMRs are digital versions of clinical charts that enable clinicians to track patient…
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Human Resource in Healthcare: Health Insurance
Policies adopted by employers to encourage or discourage enrollment in employer-sponsored health plans. The two kinds of policies are (i) regarding eligibility and (ii) the take-up rate. It is seen that in health coverage offering firms, 14% of employees worked for firms that offered cashback payments in the event the employee refuses coverage. Large firms…
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Administration Positions in Health Care
The health care system features a wide range of positions in administration, as each medical department and facility involves the management of resources and personnel. Administrative positions in health care can include many different responsibilities, from organizing daily schedules to managing billing and accounting systems. This essay will explore differences in responsibilities using the example…
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Women’s Healthcare: Eugenics and Sterilization
Women’s healthcare has a crucial role in the dissemination of comprehensive gynecological and obstetrical care. Women’s care began long ago with pioneers such as Elizabeth Blackwell and Margaret singer during the 1860s to 1880s. They focus on disseminating information relating to the female body as well as public hygiene and sanitation. Factors such as sexual…
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Infant’s Health: Growth Problems and Solutions
Table of Contents Introduction Main text Conclusion References Introduction Developmental issues are a sphere of concern for parents and medical specialists. Everyone may want their children to follow the average growth pattern, but certain obstacles may prevent it from happening. A standard measurement procedure may reveal concerning details about a child’s development, and both sides…
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Nurses and Their Role in Healthcare
Definition and description of the issue Nurse practitioners play key roles in health care services. Nurses facilitate interprofessional collaboration for medical practitioners. Barriers to nursing practice continue to exist. Many issues are results of physicians’ lack of awareness. Barriers impede the nurse’s ability to produce positive patient care outcomes (Clarin, 2007). Nowadays, nurse practitioners play…
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Agent Technology Based Modelization Systems for Healthcare
Bid evaluation is the process of analyzing the bids submitted by a different organization by examining the validity of each bid and comparing them against each other to enable the responsible organization to choose the best offer to help the organization meet its goals. Bid evaluation is a crucial aspect in any organization, but in…
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Quality Improvement and the Need for Healthcare Insurance
People have come to appreciate the importance of having medical insurance, especially in emergency cases. In response to this need by consumers, many insurance providers have flooded the market hence presenting a host of choices for the people. This essay seeks to find out whether PPO, HMO, or PHO is more advantageous to the consumer.…