Cultural-Based Substance Abuse Treatment in Guam

Abstract Substance misuse is becoming a significant problem in Guam, with methamphetamine usage contributing to increased theft and criminal activities. The One Sky Center Substance Abuse Cultural-Based Interventions Methodology, which acknowledges the importance of cultural traditions in supporting long-term rehabilitation, is the foundation of the study. The program used a...

Importance of a Well-Balanced Diet in Preventing Illness

Introduction Human long-term health outcomes are particularly reliant on the daily nutrition choices and diet regimens one follows. Food is an essential element of human survival that is necessary on a daily basis. Being a source of nutrients, vitamins, fiber, and important elements, food helps human bodies generate power, resist...

Electronic Health Records: Continuous Quality Improvement

Introduction CQI is a philosophical underpinning in healthcare that focuses on a team making a conscious and honest evaluation of their practices and trying to devise new procedures to make it better, fast, more effective, and more efficient. It addresses all the patient safety measures to ensure that the services...

The Effect of Globalization on Healthcare

Globalization is the phenomenon describing tight relationships between global cultures and economies. It increases the interdependence of the countries by promoting reduced tariffs, an expanded job market, and a competitive environment. As the technologies, information, and development of science become available for everyone, globalization speed increases rapidly. Its technology diffusion...

Skills and Exercises: Gross and Fine Motor Skills

Introduction Gross motor skills and fine motor skills are two distinct categories of physical development that children go through and enhance from infancy through adulthood. Gross motor skills are the larger movements of the legs, arms, feet, and torso that involve balance and coordination (Thunder et al., 2021). Examples of...

Middle-Range Nursing Theory: Analysis and Application

Introduction The middle-range medical model provides a practical framework for dealing with complex issues. The hypothesis offers more precise facts, better empirical testing, and minimum abstract information. However, the theory provides descriptions, predictions, and interpretations of medical services. The approach provides viewpoints that instruct students on handling difficult and urgent...

Person-Centered Care: Nursing Model

Patients with learning disabilities need help and attention from a nurse as they have difficulty performing simple daily activities. While working with such a patient, it is necessary to maintain a careful balance between support and the patient’s autonomy. The Roper Logan & Tierney Model of Nursing aims to encourage...

The Effect of Insulin on Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes affected 10.5% of the US population in 2018 compared to 2.5% in 1990 (Greenway et al., 2022). Due to an increase in long-term diabetic consequences such as neuropathy, retinopathy, nephropathy, skin ulcers, amputations, and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, this poses a severe threat to public health. We examined...

Osteogenesis Imperfecta as Pathology in Anatomy

Summary Bone abnormality, known as osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), is a congenital (existing at birth) hereditary condition. It is commonly referred to as “brittle bone disease”, and the severity of the symptoms and signs can vary in different individuals. As a result of OI, a baby may have abnormally soft bones,...

“Overweight and Obesity Statistics” by the USDHHS

In the article “Overweight and Obesity Statistics” by the USDHHS, the dire situation concerning excessive weight in adults and children is discussed. It is pointed out that various causes can increase the chances of an individual becoming overweight, of which environmental and individual factors are the most prevalent. Nevertheless, in...

Medication Error Intervention: Annotated Bibliography

Cohen, M. (2016). Medication Errors (Miscellaneous). Nursing, 46(2), 72.  This article was first published in 1994 and has undergone several publications and revisions and the latest version was published in 2006. The author, Cohen, outlines guidance to healthcare providers in any area. The book can assist providers in both acute...

Parkinson’s Disease: Care and Treatment

Introduction One of the most devastating diseases of our time, Parkinson’s disease, is a pressing issue for healthcare providers worldwide. It is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects the ability to control movement (Carranza et al., 2013). The main cause is the extinction of dopamine-producing cells of the brain, which...

Context Specificity and Situativity Theory in Physical Therapy

The question of whether clinical reasoning expertise should be perceived as a skill, or a state is a complex issue that has reverberations on medical expert education. The phenomenon of context specificity (CS) and the situativity theory (ST) represent theoretical perspectives that oppose the viewpoint of professional expertise as a...

Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation: Berry Sullivan

CC (chief complaint): Berry Sullivan complains that he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder after the war. HPI: Sergeant’s post-traumatic syndrome occurred on his return from a military action zone. At first it manifested itself in the fact that he reacted sharply to the sounds of salutes or the smell of...

Diabetes Nursing Policy: Diabetes Care

Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of endocrine diseases that develop due to a relative or absolute lack of the hormone insulin or a violation of its interaction with the cells of the body. Since this is a very common disease, there are several important nursing policies regulating the management...

The Health Care Planning and Learning Action Coalition

Introduction Health coalitions play an essential role in overseeing the functions and capabilities of the system. In addition, their sphere of influence includes tracking the funding of Accountable Care Organizations. These activities are essential to the operation of the health care system in the United States and must be performed...

Hospital Readmission as Healthcare Challenge

Introduction Reducing the number of patients who are readmitted to the hospital after being discharged is a problem that affects healthcare systems all around the world. One in five Medicare recipients in the US gets readmitted within 30 days of discharge. Hospital readmission under thirty days has been an expensive...

Medication Errors Impact on Human Life

Introduction During almost 50 years of its existence, pharmacovigilance has evolved from the traditional supervision of adverse reactions to medicinal products to the safety of patients. Therefore, identifying, studying, and preventing side effects and negative consequences due to irrational treatment and mistakes has become even more urgent. As emphasized by...

A Diabetes-Related PICOT (Research) Question

The study of the PICOT question involves the search and systematization of sources to find the most relevant evidence. The Evaluation Table includes the date of creation, the conceptual framework, the design and method of the study, the sample and setting, the main variables studied, the way the data were...

The Rorschach Inkblot Test: Complexity and Cognitive Engagement

Introducing the Test The Rorschach inkblot test is a psychological questionnaire which was designed by Swiss psychiatrist Hermann Rorschach in 1921 (Choca & Rossini, 2018). This test is used to examine a person’s mental health and personality. It is also used to evaluate a person’s response to various situations. People...

Kidney Stones Disease: Causes and Treatment

The occurrence of renal calculi, also known as kidney stones, is caused by an imbalance between the precipitation and solubility of the salts in the urinary bladder and the kidneys. There are numerous potential causes for the formation of renal calculi. Calculi form whenever there is an excessive number of...

Leadership Competencies in Nurse Educators

Introduction Leadership entails using social influence to derive the best out of people to achieve a common goal. Professional organizations have created various competencies such as knowledge, skills, or attitudes that can guide nurse leaders to enhance their skills and provide guidance on how to succeed (Morse & Warshawsky, 2021)....

The Canadian Healthcare System’s Key Challenges

Canadian healthcare and the national Medicare program continue to have significant problems delivering healthcare services in the second decade. Despite the nation having universal healthcare, it ranks poorly in terms of affordability, particularly in Pharmacare and psychotherapy. The demographics of Canada have been linked to the poor ranking it scores...

Homeostatic Imbalance and Diabetes Symptoms

Scenario J.S. is an 8-year-old male who is short in stature. His parents have become concerned as J.S. has been wetting his bed, drinking a lot of water, and appears sluggish. The doctor orders several blood tests after J.S.’s urine test was positive for glucose and ketones. Diseases That Should...

Using Smartphones in Healthcare: Ethical Issues

While using mobile phones to share information can be beneficial to nurses and other healthcare professionals, it has legal and ethical implications. There is a high risk of security breaches which can undermine or comprise the security of healthcare services and patient information. It can be difficult to ensure data...

Nurse Practitioner Program: Self-Assessment

Introduction Before completing the nurse practitioner program, nurse practitioner trainees should do a self-assessment. It will allow them to reflect on what they have learned throughout the program, assess their clinical competencies, and set the proper goals. They must understand their strengths, create a plan to build on them and...

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in Mississippi

Advanced practice registered nurses are an important resource in the healthcare industry because they contribute to disease management and prevention. However, institutional, regulatory, and state barriers to APRN practice persist today leading to increased healthcare costs limited access and compromised quality of care offered. Regulatory Barriers State laws and regulations...

The Affordable Care Act’s Effects

Various factors impact the capacity of the population to receive medical care. One may consider politics as one of the most influential factors. Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a federal law that has significantly affected the American health care system, seeking to make insurance more affordable, promote Medicaid expansion, and...

Fraud and Abuse in Healthcare: Analysis

Fraud and abuse in the healthcare system have been one of the top enforcement priorities in the U.S. for the past few years. The Federal Department of Justice and U.S. attorneys are fighting Medicaid fraud and struggling to define abuse, fraud, and corresponding penalties. This research paper aims to identify...

Evidence-Based Practice and Biblical Worldview

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is to increase patient safety and demonstrate strategies and tools that aim to improve the quality of care. Thus, evidence-based practice represents the judicious application of current evidence along with clinical experience to health care decision making. EBP enables healthcare professionals to draw conclusions from existing research...

Nursing Practice: The Perceptions of Caring

There are several different perceptions of caring in contemporary nursing practice, which all generally imply kindness in attitude towards patients. Therefore, the concept of caring includes different states or purposes, such as general state of the health care service provider, caring as an intervention method, and caring as an approach...

Article Organization: Evidence Versus Clinical Question

Introduction In conducting scholarly research, various methods may be used to ensure the highest quality and reliability of findings. One of the steps that researchers in research-based practice use is organizing articles. Two primary organizational methods are organizing the material by its evidence level or the type of clinical question...

Interprofessional Team Management in Healthcare

Introduction Interprofessional teams comprise specialists from various occupations who work together to enhance patient outcomes. Such groups can improve care, advance job satisfaction, and decrease stress (James et al., 2021). Accordingly, multidisciplinary crews need competent leaders who will unite the members, guide practice, and resolve issues. I intend to lead...

Impacts of Technology on the Healthcare System

The significance of health in human life and existence on earth is undisputed. The human race has made technological advancements among the central elements of the healthcare system to enhance their well-being. Revolutionary systems and applications have been developed to replace traditional treatment methods and foster advanced future care plans....

Constructing Team Values in Healthcare

Introduction A leader in the healthcare industry must possess certain leadership traits and skills in order to promote healthy team values and implement organizational changes successfully. In particular, a leader has to demonstrate interpersonal connection through listening and showing respect, exhibit commitment to the goal, have decent emotional intelligence, and...

Comprehensive Treatment Plan for Hoarding Disorder

The client seemed absent-minded, strongly attached to irrelevant things, unconcerned, had an extreme level of anxiety and nervousness, and had no shame. These physical presentations give an impression of a mental-related issue, particularly a hoarding disorder. The client had and valued a huge possession of irrelevant things and felt no...

Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Views on Healthcare

Introduction The view of Jehovah’s Witnesses is slightly different from the perspective most people in the United States share. The topic of the paper focuses on the perspectives Jehovah’s Witnesses have on healthcare-related topics are vital for nurses and physicians who treat them. The subtopics include their views on life...

Obesity Screening Training Using the 5AS Framework

Introduction The learning objectives of this project include applying a practice improvement project in a real-life setting and collecting and analyzing the results. Additionally, another objective is the implementation of best practices to address a serious healthcare concern, such as obesity in a clinical setting. Finally, this project allowed one...

American Nurses Association and Its Significance

Over three million nurses in the United States are represented by the American Nurses Association (ANA), established in 1911. It has grown from having fewer than twenty members to millions of nurses since its founding and has become a leading organization for improving health care and nursing practice. There are...

Researching of Cervical Cancer

Definition It is essential to mention that the cervix is the lower part of the uterus, the main organ of a woman’s reproductive system, and the walls of the cervix are formed by muscular and connective tissue (Cohen et al., 2019). In addition, the upper part of the cervix opens...

Effects of Teen Pregnancy on Mother and Child

Introduction One of the most pressing social problems is teenage pregnancy. In particular, it concerns underdeveloped countries, areas with a low level of sexual education, widespread adolescent marriages, and a low level of universal development. Teenage pregnancy is of particular interest for research as it has an effect not only...

Diabetes: Anatomy and Physiology

Introduction A person’s health is an essential concern since it directly affects their ability to live a fulfilling life. The health of the organs is crucial for optimum functioning because the effectiveness of the body depends on each one. One of the most essential topics in healthcare training is anatomy...

Cultural Sensitivity in Nursing

Nursing is primarily associated with such values as kindness, compassion, and empathy. However, in the age of globalization, cultural competence, open-mildness, and respect for cultural traditions also became necessary for nursing staff. Furthermore, in addition to being respectful and informed about cultural differences, nurses should also know how to implement...

Emergency Nursing Journal Conclusion

During the first month of the course, nursing work in an emergency department (ED) was discussed from the perspective of current issues that influence clinical practices and patient outcomes. The learning material included crucial theoretical aspects, studying which assisted me in developing an understanding of fundamental principles of interaction and...

Discussion: Neglect in Nursing Homes

Introduction Ignoring residents is a common form of neglect in most nursing homes. Although it is not violent, nursing home neglect is commonly regarded as abuse. The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987, a federal statute that addresses patient rights and nursing facility reforms, defines nursing home neglect as abuse....

Powerade Food Myth Buster: Investigating Health Claims

Electrolytes are substances with a natural negative and positive electrical charge when dissolved in water. The main essential electrolytes in the body include potassium, calcium, sodium, Magnesium, Chloride, and Phosphate. Individuals may get their electrolytes by eating nutritious diets, mainly whole foods. Electrolytes help keep the body hydrated, regulate muscle...

Why Doctor-Patient Relationships Matter

Mutual understanding between doctor and patient influences the effectiveness of treatment just as much as correctly diagnosed and fully delivered medical care. A person who feels physical and psychological discomfort with a health condition and has insufficient medical knowledge may find it challenging to build a good relationship with a...

Social Determinants of Health: Case Study

SDOH: Impact on Communities Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the environmental conditions that directly affect personal and group differences in terms of health statuses. Hence, among the most essential and significant determinants influencing communities, economic stability, education, as well as social and community context can be distinguished (“Social determinants...

Caregiving for Children With Disabilities

Some people are born with particular physical or mental impairments, which often prevent them from leading a life on their own without the help of their carers. Those kids depend on their parents from an early age, and in some cases, they do so until they are adults, as it...

Marijuana and Its Use in Healthcare

Introduction Cannabis is one of the well-known types of psychoactive substances, the legal status of which has always caused a fierce debate between proponents of legalizing marijuana and those who believe that marijuana use should be criminalized. This speech is aimed at an adult audience (over the age of 18(21))...

HIV and AIDS Epidemic in Africa: Causes and Effects

Introduction Epidemics have always been threatening and disruptive events that jeopardize the health, well-being, and lives of populations across large territories. The outbreak of deadly diseases is particularly dangerous due to its devastating outcomes on the healthcare system, society, economy, and human safety in general. HIV/AIDS is one of the...

Leadership Versus Management: Healthcare Leadership

Organization heads play a major role in determining the success of an entity. Such heads include business leaders and managers serving at different levels of the organization. The world often confuses the two positions; a business leader and a manager. Often, people with the role of leading businesses adopt the...

Importance of Learning More About Autism

There is a well-known phrase that states: “Knowledge is power”. Being aware of the differences that people around one have can help them make the lives of those people easier. One example of those who are ‘different’ is individuals with autism spectrum disorder, or ASD. As per Centers for Disease...

The Future of Nursing Education

I agree with the current vision of the profession as it continues to maintain the reaching of established goals and recognizes the need for introducing new changes. Education continues to be a prevalent topic within discussions of the future of nursing, as accessibility and progression academically continue to be vital...

Utilization Management, Utilization Review, and Case Management Essentials

Utilization management, utilization review, and case management play a crucial role in the health care system for patients, insurance companies, and health care providers. These processes aim to improve the quality of health care delivery and optimize medical services in relation to their expediency and costs. In this paper, utilization...

A Policy Brief on Healthy Aging and Ageism

Older individuals are urging a change in how society views and discusses ageing. Older people worldwide choose to concentrate on the opportunities presented by ageing rather than its restrictions. They are looking for strategies to enhance their physiological, mental, and social well-being to maintain their independence and activity as they...

Mental Health in Children and Adolescents

Mental health is a critical issue that needs to be addressed in children and adolescents. The ongoing COVID 19 pandemic has seen a significant rise in children and adolescents with mental health issues, thus significantly reducing their lifespan. A news article by New Bridge Medical Centre affirms the deteriorating mental...

Gaps in Equity Related to Mental Health Access for Veterans

Introduction The Gap in Healthcare Delivery for Military Veterans Military men are a group of individuals who are required and responsible for guarding a country’s borders and intervening in conflicts. The globe is constantly at odds, and the military and police exchange gunfire and other explosives, which substantially impact the...

Drug Errors: Enhancing Care Quality and Safety

Medical mistakes are one of the most common quality issues in the healthcare environment. Even though drug errors are becoming more common, they can be prevented through quality improvement measures. When a patient is under the care of a practitioner and an error occurs due to improper medication use, it...

Extrinsic and Intrinsic Foot Muscles and Movements

Introduction Numerous muscles, tissues, tendons, and bones make up the foot and support stability, flexibility, and movement. Extrinsic and intrinsic muscles are the two primary classifications of foot muscles. Discussion Extrinsic foot muscles have their origins in the lower thigh, and they fit into various foot regions to enable gross...

The “Palliative” Documentary Film

Introduction The “Palliative” describes the work of Doctor Nadia Tremonti. The woman’s primary goal is to help parents and other relatives survive the deaths of children who have long struggled to live. The movie traces the female’s role not only as a palliative care physician but also as a psychologist...

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....

Nurses’ Role in Patient-Centered Care

Introduction The treatment results are inextricably linked with the patient’s condition and emotional attitude to fight the disease and recover. Therefore, the role of nurses in monitoring and providing patient care that meets their needs is essential. The contemporary nursing theory focuses on developing individualized and flexible care practices responsive...

Psoriasis Issues: Pathophysiology

G.R. is a 55-year-old white obese male brought to the hospital by his wife. The chief complaint of this patient is erythema, scaling, and skin thickening on his torso and extremities several months ago after a mild upper-respiratory tract infection. G.R. is afraid that he may have developed the same...

Yoga, Meditation, and Mindfulness

The prison system is a set of institutions and regulations that have major societal purposes. However, the facilities are not only helpful in terms of keeping dangerous people behind bars and maintaining safety and order in communities. Instead, they are meant to facilitate a safer environment through rehabilitation and opportunities...

Stomach Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment

Introduction Stomach cancer is a malignant neoplasm that develops in the organ’s gastric mucosa cells. The pathology is found in different organ parts, first affecting the epithelium and then growing into the stomach tissue and neighboring organs. The life expectancy of a patient with a tumor is 10-15 years and...

Health & Wellness Profession: Me as a Health Coach

Introduction A health coach serves as a partner and a guide in the wellness journey. Most health coaches work on corporate programs, with health organizations, or serve direct clients. While they help in many areas, the major ones include nutrition, time management, stress, activity, sleep, and smoking problems. Health coaches...

Comparison of PhD and DNP Prepared Nurses

Introduction It is hard to disagree that education and specific degrees are important for every nurse. Depending on a nurse’s career plans and desired job potential, it is possible to consider several options. For example, those nurses who have received a Master’s degree and desire to go further and take...

The Importance of Water for Body

Did you know that drinking water is an action much more significant than simply satisfying the desire to drink? Water is fundamentally important for all the structural elements of our body and their efficient functioning. A person is not able to feel healthy if he does not consume water. From...

School Nursing and Its Importance

Introduction The profession of a school nurse is vital to the proper functioning of an educational establishment. The nurses need to provide adequate healthcare for students, and in the case of problems with nurses’ work or perception, a child’s well-being could be in danger. In order to provide such care,...

The Importance of a Healthy Sleep Routine

Sleep has a major impact on people’s health and overall well-being. Certain people tend to ignore their sleeping needs, but eventually, the organism responds to the mistreatment with natural countermeasures such as tiredness, lack of focus, and sensitiveness. In order to avoid possible consequences for physical and mental health, it...

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Discussion

Difference of the APRN (AG-ACNP) Role and Scope Even though ACNPs are one type of APRN, there is a significant difference in their role and scope. Advanced practice registered nurses are at the forefront of providing preventive services to the public. They treat and diagnose diseases, advise the public on...

Supporting Patients: The Role of Nurses

Prioritizing Support The use of patient interview materials is a vital strategy for an effective therapy that takes into account the patient’s history and interests. Patient T. from this interview has been shown to suffer from hypertension and has chronic gastritis as her primary diagnosis. T. is an older woman...

Assessment of Clients with Substance Abuse

The number of individuals depending on the intake of different substances grows exponentially. Up-to-date medicine struggles between treating humans’ bodies and spirit as sometimes spending more attention to the first aspect lead to an increase in humans’ addictions. By people’s nature, it is challenging to fight the feelings of craving...

Healthcare Trends and Innovations

In my opinion, compelling examples of the work of marketing in health care are advertising of anti-COVID measures on social networks and advertising of psychological support services. In these cases, the advertisement took the form of a promotion and a call to action. Marketers promoted and spoke in clear language...

Importance of Education for Healthcare Professionals

Impact of Healthcare Professionals’ Education on Healthcare Service Delivery Education plays a significant role in promoting quality healthcare services by providing healthcare practitioners with the necessary knowledge and skills in handling different healthcare conditions that people in the community experience. Additionally, education enables healthcare professionals to create a conducive relationship...

Laxative: Classification and Overuse

Classification & Types When a Laxative Should Be Used A laxative should be used when the patient has a problem with fecal constipation: it is a medical condition when dense fecal masses move away with difficulty, and the stool is irregular and painful. Bulk Bulk laxatives, upon penetration into the...

Youth Struggling with Mental Illnesses

Mental Health Problems All three components: body, “soul,” and society, are closely related to each other and affect a person’s well-being and condition. The ability to cope with stress, anxiety, and bad moods reduces the likelihood of psychosomatic diseases based on psychological causes. However, there are more and more cases...

Relationship Between Brilliance and Mental Illness

Introduction There is a popular myth that no great genius can exist without a dash of lunacy. The history of genius is littered with the names of disturbed minds. For instance, one of the most distinguished artists of all time, Vincent van Gogh, was believed to be bipolar: after slicing...

Case Study on Addiction and Mental Disorder

Introduction People with troubled pasts often conceal their adverse experiences out of the fear of social stigma. Their health issues are often being taken into consideration without addressing the entire complex of existing comorbidities, especially mental ones (Atkins, 2021). Substance use disorders, in particular, present a challenging topic for analysis,...

Depression and Anxiety in Mental Health Nurses

Introduction Nursing is regarded as one of the most challenging and emotionally draining jobs. As is commonly acknowledged, many caregivers suffer from anxiety and sadness as a consequence of their employment. The PICO question for this research is: In mental health nurses (P), what is the effect of the exposure...

Should Free Healthcare be a Right in America?

Introduction Nothing exposes the inequalities prevalent in America more than the existing unequal healthcare system. It is a mix of healthcare providers and public and private insurers responsible for creating barriers to accessing quality services for a large portion of the population. Access to lifesaving medical treatment usually depends on...

Human Resource Management: Healthcare

Introduction Primarily focus – healthcare – Washington University School of Medicine. The organization – values human resources – determinant of the quality of healthcare services. Washington University School of Medicine – comprehensive talent acquisition and development policies that focus on “independence, boldness and originality of thought” (Washington University, 2021, para....

Caregiver for the Terminally Ill

Caring for a person close to you is complex and challenging, especially when suffering from a terminal illness. As a caregiver, I have to give the best support professionally and as a person who could go through the same scenario. The family I am tasked with offering support to is...

Making Decisions in Nursing Practice

Decision-Making Factors Nursing and decision-making is a very complex process on which patient comfort and health depend. To make quality choices, the nurse must consider many factors that will ensure ethical and skilled treating care. Among the most significant determinants are the personal preparedness of the staff, successful teamwork, sustainability...

Occupational Stress Management in Healthcare

Occupational stress is one of the most widespread problems related to the issues the employees face at the workplace. There are numerous causes of occupational stress such as occupational burnout, toxic workplace, psychological stress, and unsafe occupational environment, which may include workplace violence. Therefore, the scholars emphasize the importance of...

Ethical and Bioethical Issues in Medicine

Introduction There are multiple ethical issues relevant to medicine that trigger controversy in social, legal, and professional domains. One of the most frequently discussed and debated bioethical issues in medicine is abortion. Abortion is of such significant concern to medical ethics because this procedure is directly related to life termination....

Abnormal Behavior in the Historical Context

Abnormal behaviors and mental disorders can be considered social factors of influence that can impact an individual’s living conditions. In defining abnormalities, it is important to consult a highly qualified specialist who will apply criteria assessment methodologies to determine potential issues. Even though society observes abnormal behavior as an issue,...

Information Literacy in Advanced Nursing Practice

Information literacy is critical in nursing practice, especially for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). Working with information is a complex process as it involves many different aspects, such as seeking the information, criticizing it, and further applying it within the nursing practice to achieve better patient outcomes and work effectively....

The Risk of Using Abbreviations in Modern Healthcare

The article authored by Kuhn (2007) analyzes the use of abbreviations and acronyms in healthcare and considers it a problem and a threat to patient safety. This problem implies abbreviations similar in sound and spelling, which lead to serious medical errors. In 2004, the Joint Commission created a list prohibiting...

Health Costs and Insurance in Healthcare

Article Summary on Health Costs Every month, U.S. citizens are required to pay Medicare premiums that go towards their medical expenses. Medicare has aided the access to health services to eligible U.S. citizens. Based on the income and prevailing situations, the government calculates an amount of premium for each employee....

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Treatment

Introduction Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is comprised of two segments, which are compulsions and obsessions. Compulsions are monotonous activities that a person tends to repeat to reduce the overall level of anxiety that may be generated through the interface of obsessions. The latter represent unwanted thoughts and doubts that affect a...

Psychopathology Assignment

Scientific knowledge increased with the development of the classification system designed to diagnose specific mental disorders, and researchers found other ways to classify and characterize psychoneurotic conditions. Thus, in DSM-III, anxiety disorders included phobic disorders, anxiety states, and post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD). However, DSM-5 introduced some changes in the grouping...

Medical Humanities’ Impact on Gun Violence

Introduction Mass shootings may be regarded as a serious complex social issue that regularly affects a considerable number of people. However, in order to minimize its scope, it is essential to understand what causes gun violence. From the medical perspective, mental health disorders are regarded as major factors that lead...

Importance of Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuroscience

Neuron Communication Neurons refer to specific cells designed to transmit and receive electrical or chemical signals and are what constitute the nervous system. To perform these functions, the glia cells offer support to the neurons. Neuroscientists compare neurons to electrical wires since they have the same purpose of transferring signals...

Is Lying to Patients Against Medical Ethics?

The article by Shelly Schwartz provides a detailed examination of possible cases in which lying to patients is considered normal or accepted. The author focuses on instances where lying to the patient is a part of the support needed to soften the bad news or provide comfort in a stressful...

Reproductive Health and Abortion Practices in Fiji

Introduction The legalization of abortion has always been a difficult and contentious topic of discussion, both in the academic field and politics. In a large number of countries, abortion is made legal and is paid for by the government or other associated agencies (Grossman et al., 2016). In Pacific Island...

Discussion: Smoking and Health Risks

Introduction Smoking is generally considered to be one of the most harmful habits. Moreover, it continues to poison billions of people worldwide despite the numerous policies that aim at reducing its popularity. In many societies, smoking has become an essential part of traditions and one of the favorite leisure activities....

The Mental Health of Medical Staff

In the interview, the mentor was asked many questions related to the mental health of medical staff when working with critical patients. A good theme for the project could be the policy issues that the hospital promotes to support the team. Moreover, questions about analysis and data collection can help...

Dental Care: Problems and Perspectives

Bridging the Gap in Affordability of Dental Services Nowadays, the gap between the poor, healthcare-deficient populace and the affluent, who can afford proper, regular dental care, has significantly increased. The growth of inflation has led to a rise in the costs of dental services, significantly reducing the number of people...

DNR Orders and Ethics in Medical Decision-Making

Introduction It is important to note that DNR orders are critical decisions made by patients and their relatives. There are many potential reasons why DNR orders are requested, which might involve an incurable condition or worsened quality of life post-resuscitation. The demonstrated case is unique because the cause of respiratory...

Community Health Assessment Evaluation & SWOT Analysis

Wake County is one of the most highly rated living and working environments in the United States and North Carolina. Thankfully to great opportunities, Wake County keeps growing on big scales. The County has more than 1 million people, and it is the largest population in North Carolina (U.S. Census...

Healthcare Reimbursement Models

Healthcare reimbursement models are payment systems that allow healthcare organizations to be reimbursed for their patients’ services, be it through insurance payers or directly from patients. Many models have been adopted in the United States, although none of them are perfect, and the world of healthcare billing is highly complex...

Healthcare Environment: Challenges to Teamwork and Collaboration

Background Collaboration among staff members is one of the vital requirements for effective management of key tasks and responsibilities in the healthcare environment. Owing to the necessity to manage patients’ information continuously and share the relevant data with fellow healthcare staff members, one must ensure that none of the information...

Social Work in Mental Health Settings

Introduction Social workers are regarded as highly trained individuals working closely to foster the standard of life and the well-being of other people through crisis intervention, policy changes, and educational programs. Social workers play a crucial role in ensuring that there is an improvement in general well-being and mental health...

Diversity Competent Practice: Teenage Mothers in Foster Care

Giving birth at any age is normally a challenge to women, but it is a more difficult experience for teen mothers and more so for those girls in foster care. Research shows that in the developed world, the nation with the highest number of teen pregnancies is the US (Font...

Summary of the Health History Interview

The patient is an Asian male young adult in full physical and mental health, with no visible symptoms of diseases or infections. Although the patient regularly exercises, adheres to a healthy diet, and has stable social relationships, that are health issues that decrease the quality of his life. The systems...

Kimball Hospital and Tanner Medical Center Merger Report

Summary Recent trends in the healthcare industry have demonstrated that mergers are an effective means for organizations to manage costs, increase efficiency, and provide optimal and accessible care to populations. Hospital consolidation has reached a peak in the last five years, with the top 10 health systems controlling 24% of...

Rheumatoid Arthritis in a Female 35-Year-Old Patient

Patient Information Jane Doe was a female 35-year old patient who presented to the clinic for the first time as the records indicated. She was white, stood at 172 cm in height, and weighed 57 kilograms. Jane initially came to the clinic with her husband and was assigned to a...

Built Environment and Pandemics

Built environment such as homes, offices, buildings, open spaces, sidewalks, and transportation options has a direct impact on human health. Healthy built environments have services and resources that contribute to the physical, mental, and social wellbeing of the people who occupy it. An analysis of the existing built environments shows...

Communication as a Barrier to Providing Healthcare

Medical professionals face language barriers working with patients from diverse backgrounds. Diversity is based on race, gender, ethnicity, culture, sexuality, religion, socio-economical levels, and education. English medical professionals experience difficulty communicating with patients who do not speak English as the primary language. The language barrier results in the professional not...

Healthcare Professions: EMT and Occupational Therapist

An emergency medical technician (EMT) is a member of the first-aid crew. In their duty, they are responsible for the cleanliness of the ambulance, for the availability of the necessary equipment in it, and for its serviceability (Russ-Sellers & Blackwell, 2017). EMTs perform different tasks including lifting patients and equipment,...

Cardiac Health and Disease Prevention

The prevalence of cardiovascular conditions in today’s environment has become a pressing concern. Millions of people suffer from them, as the contemporary lifestyle leaves fewer opportunities to maintain cardiac health. Under such circumstances, it is vital to research and promote relevant practices that will contribute to the cardiovascular disease prevention...

The Language Barrier in Nursing

Practice in rural areas with diverse patients creates an additional challenge for nurses because many individuals might not speak English or have a unique cultural background. Consequently, specific interpersonal connection-related skills must be developed by the professionals to deliver healthcare effectively. In working with non-English-speaking patients, nurses need to integrate...

The Impact of Technology on the Social Institution of Health

Today the health care industry is rapidly changing because of the necessity to adapt to the modern lifestyle and scientific progress. Technical advancements made possible health apps, physician portals, text reminders, as well as information and communication technology (ICT) (Gonzales 2017). Certainly, technology changed the approach to health care delivery...

Summary of Key to Successful Aging

This essay reviews Claire Steve’s presentation on TED Talks which discusses healthy living. Claire is a Geriatrician consultant and senior lecturer at Kings College London. In this video, Claire talks about healthy aging and factors that determine an individual’s lifespan and rate of aging. According to Claire, the most significant...

Incivility Within a Healthcare Setting

Introduction Incivility consists of all the behaviors that are rude, disrespectful, or insolent in a workplace. Incivility may lead to emotional pain, which might threaten the working conditions. Some workers decide to be impolite to fellow employees knowingly without considering their feelings, while others may be discourteous without their conscience....

Congestive Heart Failure: Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan

The nursing intervention plan is to be started from the patient’s education within the scope of CHF. The daily intake of fluid should be appropriate and include all liquids consumed per day, including tea, juice, soup, fruits, and vegetables. When dry mouth and thirst appear, one needs to rinse mouth,...

Awareness on Diabetes Causes and Treatment

Diabetes mellitus is a rather severe group of diseases that may occur in both children and adults. This condition affects the way one’s body uses glucose and may lead to excess sugar in the blood, which typically results in serious health problems (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2020). Due to the fact...

Health Information Exchange (HIE) Models

The management of the Memorial Hospital has faced the challenge of coordinating patient data between its different facilities, which has led to unnecessary tests, diagnostics issues, and poorer patient outcomes. Hence, this hospital has to implement a hybrid HIE model with a consumer-mediated exchange. This report will analyze the three...

Cystic Fibrosis and Malnutrition in Children

Abstract Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a gene mutation that aims to impact the digestive and respiratory systems. It is a multisystem syndrome that damages mainly the lungs, but other organs such as the intestine, pancreas, and liver can also impact. The disorder of the disorder can be passed from one...

Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)

An Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is a significant element of an organization’s response to potential hazards. Although they may remain the same for one area throughout the years, new tools for vulnerability assessment and population warnings appear, potentially improving the strategy. The EOP under consideration is outdated and requires a...

Nursing Leader and Manager as Different Roles

A nursing career is characterized by a number of interesting and sometimes challenging tasks and responsibilities, and, in the majority of cases, it requires the development of leadership and management skills. Either as leaders or managers, nurses have to make sure that patients receive high-quality care and that the environment...

Nursing Issues: How to Deal With Difficult Patients

Introduction The various technological innovations have entirely changed the world. Moreover, these advancements have lead to rise in medical conditions. However, appropriate handling of these medical conditions; it is mandatory that the medical practitioners have appropriate information, and expertise to ease the amount of energy that they require in handling...

Quantitative vs. Qualitative Studies in Evidence-Based Nursing Practice

Introduction Qualitative studies differ from quantitative studies in numerous ways. For instance, qualitative studies are usually aimed at explaining nursing issues. In this regard, qualitative studies focus on a range of ideas that talk about the same topic. Moreover, qualitative studies focus on literature that is based on previously conducted...

Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care

Introduction The problem chosen for this assignment is the issue of teamwork in healthcare organizations. The effectiveness of the provision of medical services is influenced by factors such as the composition of the team of medical specialists and the relationship between them. Such a complex activity cannot be achieved solely...

Organization Theory Improving Healthcare Operations

Introduction In every organization, specific behavioral patterns exist within its premises that guide how activities occur. Organizational theories explain the relationships between the business and its environment and how it affects its operation mode (Ferdous, 2016). Organizations apply various approaches that facilitate functionality and effectiveness within their operations. The paper...

Change Proposal for Implementation of a Strategic Plan

The Woman’s Hospital of Texas needs change through strategic plan implementation in ensuring that the quality of care provided to patients improves with time. Strategic planning provides a glimpse of the path to achieving the set standards that have been approved by the Woman’s Hospital of Texas (Kozleski, 2017). The...

The SWOT Analysis in Health Care

Introduction A SWOT analysis represents a critical key approach used to assess the appraisal of the effectiveness of functioning templates. The SWOT analysis is widely and successfully used in business spheres and predictably became a part of robust analytical systems, which helps determine the impacts of even governmental approaches moves...

Organizational Theory, Structure, Change, and Culture in Health Care

Overall, the critical task of organizational theory is to provide the managerial personnel with a set of models, strategies, and methods on how to effectively organize the internal structure of a company, fix the existing problems, and manage them more effectively. In health care, organizational theory is used by the...

Measurement for a Quantitative Research Plan

Abstract Reliability and validity are important constructs in quantitative research. Researchers must enhance the validity and reliability of the study test, scale, and measurements to generate significant findings. This paper examines the approaches the researcher will use to boost the validity and reliability of research examining the effect of social/medical...

Gene Therapy Overview and Advantages

The use of gene therapy is expected to replace or fix mutated genes to cure diseases. The key advantage of this therapy is that it provides the possibility of treating diseases that cannot be cured by traditional approaches. For example, leukemia, hemophilia, or severe immune deficiencies can be potentially treated...

Healthcare Delivery Models in Germany, the UK, and the US

Healthcare delivery system models are popular and are influenced by several factors, including financing, efficiency levels, and the significance of healthcare. These models have the objective of enabling citizens to receive quality healthcare services at a cost-effective rate. There are four major healthcare delivery models: the national health insurance model,...

Compensation Structure in Healthcare

Introduction The compensation structure is a necessary element that deserves exploration in every successful company. There are various other essential factors, yet the overall firm’s success depends directly on employee performance. The wage structure is a strategy that assists with evaluating the amount of financial gain an employee receives, according...

Aesthetic Approach to Health Promotion Intervention

Introduction Purpose Statement Target Population • Cancer patients: Cultural Considerations Artistic Intervention Design Intervention’s Benefits and Challenges Goal of the Intervention: Promotion of Emotional and Psychological Health among Cancer Patients Effectiveness of the Health Promotion Intervention The Role of Aesthetic Knowledge in Nursing Conclusion References Bosman, J. T., Bood, Z....

Medical Negligence in French and British Law

There are currently many myths surrounding medical negligence caused by incompetence in the professional field. Such European countries such as the United Kingdom and France are believed to have one of the highest levels of healthcare in the world. However during the last few years the amount of legal actions...

Communication in a Hospital Setting

Introduction Communication in a hospital setting is a highly intricate and delicate process, which requires a collaborative effort from each party. The stakeholders in the given environment are mainly patients, medical professionals, and nursing professionals as well as administrators. The latter three comprise the hospital unit, which needs to communicate...

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Healthcare

Introduction Racial and ethnic disparities affect the provision of quality healthcare in managing chronic conditions for minorities. With a significant portion of the American population consisting of minority groups, their plight in the matter concerning healthcare is a national issue. These disparities are mainly caused by implicit biases by providers,...

ABC Hospital: Health Care Policy

Purpose To ensure the safety of medical personnel and patients during various radiologic procedures. To meet the objectives of Healthy People 2020, C1-C11, C-20, GH-3, GH-4, and GH-5. The goals of those objectives concern global health and the rates of cancer among the population, including the influence of irradiation on...

Determining Pros and Cons of Physician-Assisted Suicide

Abstract This paper discusses the ethical issues related to the legalization or forbiddance of physician-assisted suicide (PAS). It identifies various stakeholders that are involved and presents their arguments in support of or in opposition to medically aid suicide. The author argues that patients should have the freedom of choice concerning...

Tuberculosis Desease: Symptoms and Prevention

Introduction Today’s population records infectious diseases as the utmost killer presenting the greatest challenge to the global community. Governments in collaboration with health-based organizations are investing numerous resources in mitigating the spread and re-emergence of contagious illnesses. This paper seeks to explore one of the re-emerging infectious diseases the world...

Leadership Styles & Qualities in Healthcare Field

Introduction To understand the differences between leadership and management, an individual should consider his own experience with the terms. The concept of leadership always includes one individual’s influence on a person or a group of people. The influence could occur as a sequence of multiple aspects that include trust, care,...

The Use of Antibiotics in the Treatment

A 41-year-old female presents to the doctor’s office you work at complaining of a sore throat and headache. Upon examination, she is diagnosed with a virus that is currently prevalent in the area she works. She is told to rest and drink liquids until the virus has run its course....

Implementing Data Analysis in Nursing Studies

Data is a crucial element in all decision making processes in the healthcare industry. Similarly, nursing is a science field, and therefore, the success of all related activities relies on the process of information collection and its application. However, the gathered data can only be classified as authentic and reliable...

Nursing Philosophy Reflection

The paradigm of nursing experience, although impossible to encompass at its fullest, has been currently explicitly described in a variety of textbooks and scholarly articles. Thus, prior to making a meaningful choice to dedicate oneself to the career of a nurse, it is of paramount importance to secure a careful...

Family Education in Relation to the Fall Risk Reduction among Aged Individuals

Older adults form one of the most vulnerable groups, requiring additional attention from the public health system. This situation stems from a range of chronic conditions, which are likely to develop as a person nears senior age. Instigated by the aforementioned conditions, such as impaired vision or the general lack...

Concepts of Health Literacy and Cultural Awareness

Cultural and religious beliefs, lack of knowledge of the English language, and low health literacy are the three main factors that serve to create and enforce serious problems in the field of health communication and information. Over the last decade, medical workers started to address the factor of English proficiency...

Staffing Problem Solution: HR Metrics and Workforce Analytics

Introduction HE metrics program and workforce analytics will play a significant role at Regional Hospital, especially when it comes to improving quality of care and performance efficiency. According to Kassick (2019), HR metrics “are data (numbers) that provide descriptive detail about given processes or outcomes” (p. 55). Therefore, the metrics...

Should Patients Have Access to Truthful Information?

Introduction Nurses undergo years of training to become certified nurses, yet ethical dilemmas are still becoming more complex than solving common issues. Ethical dilemmas occur when choices need to be made, but the options are not ideal, and the answers are not precise. These ethical dilemmas could undermine the quality...