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After the diagnosis, most patients are required tp purchase different types of drugs to facilitate treatment. This results from the problem of insufficient funds available for the government to offer free drugs to the sick. Due to economic and social factors, some patients may find it difficult to purchase those...
Abstract Bacterial fermentation of dietary fiber produces short-chain fatty acids in the colon. Entry of Short Chain Fatty Acid (SCFA) in its anionic form into the colonic epithelium is mediated mostly through carrier-mediated processes; however, protonated diffusion is also a key pathway. SCFA are taken up by cells through several...
Choice of the Model The selected model for implementing a practice change in a healthcare system is the theory of diffusion of innovation proposed by Everett Rogers. According to the author, this framework categorizes all relevant stakeholders into innovators, early adopters, early and late majorities, and laggards, each of which...
A lady discovers her husband, who is 68 years old, dead in bed. He had spent his final year sleeping on a bed in the downstairs living area since he could not get upstairs due to acute and deteriorating dyspnea. The general practitioner discusses the situation with the local coroner...
The person inspected in this case study has purchased juice from a street vendor and developed abdominal cramping and diarrhea several hours later. By the end of the attack, she felt fatigued and had a headache, though her fever had disappeared. The most likely cause for the condition is an...
Discrimination against a nurse is one of the most acute problems in the relationship between employees and administration or patients. The phenomenon manifests itself in many aspects, and first of all it concerns sex and ethnic origin. Nurses are still mostly associated with women, and in some cases this makes...
Genetic Engineering Genetic engineering shows impeccable promise as a future modality of curing various diseases from their root. Genetic therapies have been studied for the last few years by researchers within the medical field and the results are promising to revolutionize the healthcare sector. Attempts have been made over the...
Introduction Financial barriers to healthcare are a significant public issue that limits access to quality and efficient healthcare services. This social determinant of health significantly affects populations living below the poverty line (Bindman, 2020). The healthcare quality provided to marginalized groups in the United States varies widely. Racial and ethnic...
Introduction Researchers have raised concerns over the prevalence of stroke in Indigenous populations across the globe. Existing literature indicates a 14-fold prevalence of stroke in the Aboriginal population in 2019-2020 (Nedkoff et al., 2020). Even when scholars have recommended evidence-based therapies in emergency departments, incidents of preventable mortality rates are...
Policy Factors influencing retention periods include legal issues and compliance with federal and state laws. Further, bodies associated with health care, such as The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), provide recommendations for retention standards. Record retention entails ensuring patient health information is available for care and specifying what data...
Outbreaks of communicable diseases happen in diverse areas, and one consequential infection is the respiratory syndrome coronavirus. The national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2020) recognizes several types of human coronavirus. However, the most recent one that affects respiration is severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which...
Best Interventions for Obesity in the Elderly The best interventions for obesity in elderly individuals can be categorized into dietary and physical exercise approaches. Dietary interventions include calorie consumption restriction, use of calcium and vitamin D supplementation, and protein intake. Jiang and Villareal (2019) indicate that intake of low-caloric diets...
Introduction Hypoxaemia and hypercapnia show pathogenesis and lung inability to generate enough gas exchange, while normal lungs readily exchange breathing gases. To effectively care for individuals with lung disorders, it is essential to comprehend how gases are moved and why gas exchange is inadequate. This essay studies the case of...
Introduction Exercise is commonly associated with decreased risks of cardiovascular diseases and higher quality of life. It is often recommended for patients with specific heart problems, such as stable heart failure. Through echocardiography, doctors may uncover various data on their patients’ heart conditions and problems. With the help of five...
Overview of the Issue One of the primary issues in healthcare that requires attention is the increase in prices for medicines. The seriousness of this trend is due to the fact that with rising prices, many individuals lose access to medical services. This may cause a lack of insurance or...
With the development of science, humankind has gained access to technological advancements, which influence methods of education. In medicine, the modeling of situations has long been in use, with dolls and simulators being introduced to avoid training beginners on living people. Taking the collection of the anamnesis (a scrupulous task...
The proposed public health campaign would consist of three main steps. The first step involves evaluating the logistical requirements for the campaign and outlining their roles in the public health campaign. This process would only take one month. The second step involves identifying partners to support the public health campaign...
Underlying Economic Principles Their access to medical treatment profoundly impacts a person’s health. One-quarter of Americans do not have access to a primary care specialist or a healthcare institution. To this day, despite the passage and administration of the Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA), one in five Americans under the age...
Reimbursement and the Revenue Cycle Reimbursement Definition The identified medical organization for this analysis is Maximum Care Hospital (MCH). Medical professionals at MCH perform a wide range of tests, provide personalized care, offer drugs, and avail adequate resources to support the healing process. The process of receiving payments for such...
The Impact of the APRN Consensus Model on APRN Practice The professional training of medical personnel is carried out in many areas, among which nursing is diverse. Different staff qualifications allow hospitals to allocate workloads and shape work processes adequately. Nurses at different levels study for different years, their programs...
Influenza Influenza is one of the serious diseases that might affect a patient and promote severe complications. The symptoms include fever, chills, headache, sore throat, weakness, and muscle pain. The virus is extremely virulent and can be transmitted from individual to individual during contact by respiratory fomites. It replicates in...
Introduction The intervention study majorly reflects on how diabetes is epidemic in New York, especially in minority communities which are the blacks and Latinos in the south Bronx. Recent studies from New York City Health suggest that about half a million adults have been diagnosed with diabetes in the past...
Situation Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS published 09/07/2022 A Proposed Rule. According to the applicants, the proposed rule organizes the application, eligibility determination, enrollment, and Medicaid renewal processes. The applicants believe there is a lack of support for children who need health insurance, and the new regulation...
As a nurse educator, I consider Benner’s theory fundamental for nursing and healthcare. This theory offers a framework for describing, explaining, and controlling the phenomena associated with the professional activities of nursing staff. Competence, skills, acquisition, experience, and clinical and practical knowledge are some of its key concepts. The core...
Introduction The onboarding process is orienting and acclimating new employees to their jobs and workplaces. It typically includes orientation activities, such as introducing new employees to company culture and values, and providing them with the necessary training and resources to succeed in their roles (Jeske & Olson, 2021). This essay...
It is significant to emphasize that the safe level of alcohol that a woman can drink during pregnancy has not been confirmed. If females drink alcohol during pregnancy, some alcohol will transfer through the placenta to the baby. Accordingly, not drinking alcohol during pregnancy is the only safe option for...
Health is one of the important factors that influence all aspects of people’s lives. Every individual desires to lead a healthy life; however, availability and accessibility to care and treatment services determine the levels at which they meet this necessity. Healthcare professionals use varying techniques to manage and treat diverse...
Problem Background Childhood obesity is one of the most severe issues that affects children and teenagers. It involves various risks for their health. According to statistics, this problem affected approximately 14.7 youths in the years 2017-2020. Its prevalence was 12.7% among toddlers, 20.7% among children aged 6-11 and 22.2% among...
Patients frequently struggle to understand or recall the details their healthcare practitioners have presented to them. Practically, one of the best ways to gauge a client’s comprehension of directives is to use teach-back (Talevski et al., 2020). The patient is invited to talk about their perceptions of their medical state,...
Patient Care The billing manager is in charge of the billing department and its employees. They must establish norms and practices to guarantee prompt and accurate patient billing. This paper discusses the role of bill managers in improving patient care and cost efficiency. There are several ways in which health...
Patient S. H., 32, female, Caucasian, single, was referred by the patient’s mother since the patient has been exhibiting changes in behavior. Problem The patient complains about lack of sleep, tiredness, loss of interest in leisure, irritability, and trouble concentrating. She states that these symptoms have been prominent for two...
Introduction In many cases, inflammation response includes redness, loss of function, swelling, heat, and pain. Inflammation refers to the immune response of the body resulting from tissue injury, attack by pathogens, and effects from chemicals and radiation (Abdulkhaleq et al., 2018). In the provided case study, the physiological mechanism causing...
CVS Health Corp is one of Americas largest multinational organizations, with subsidiaries in multiple countries around the world. The company has consistently appeared on the Fortune 500 list due to its annual sales and profits amounting to tens of billions. The company is a supplier of diversified health solutions serving...
Health disparity is a significant setback in providing accessible, efficient, affordable healthcare. Some social determinants of health, including poverty, illiteracy levels, language barriers, and discrimination, are issues resulting in the dominance of health inequality (Clary, 2018). The Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicare provide health equity guidelines that fight health...
CKD remains a global problem, and early screening may help reduce comorbidities associated with this condition. As a future nurse practitioner, I advocate for more people to be screened early for CKD. It is possible to delay or prevent the development of ESKD and lessen cardiovascular consequences by identifying and...
The pathophysiology of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) involves a systemic immune response that triggers the release of inflammatory mediators called cytokines. This causes the pulmonary vasculature to become more permeable, and fluid infiltrates the lungs. This presents a ventilation-perfusion mismatch that causes blood to bypass the alveoli without gaseous...
The issue of obesity among children is a major concern for public health organizations nationwide. Obesity and overweight are significant risk factors for a variety of chronic illnesses in mature individuals and children, and they can have negative effects on the quality of life and longevity. In this sense, the...
Blood transfusion is a crucial aspect of medical care that saves millions of lives every year. Every day, people from all over the world require this procedure during surgery, after an injury, due to severe anemia or pregnancy complications (Neoh et al., 2019). It is worth noting that safe blood...
Chief Complaint The fifth patient is a Caucasian guy in his middle years who complains of several red, oval-shaped lumps on his chest that bleed when rubbed or sliced open. History of the Illness The patient has red moles that first appeared in their early 30s and have grown in...
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder caused by the immaturity of the HMF and expressed by the syndromic triad: excessive mobility, impulsivity, and difficulty concentrating. Children with ADHD may also battle with low self-esteem, problematic relationships, and poor academic achievement. The diagnosis is made when the clinical...
Diseases of the cardiovascular system should be understood as any pathological functions of the heart or blood vessels arising as a result of numerous factors. It is known that heart disease is one of the main threats to the modern health care system, which causes global damage to public health....
Lung Cancer I agree that the rate of lung cancer is indeed lower in China when compared to Canada. Despite the pollution effects witnessed in China more than in Canada, it does not reflect a similar rate of incidences and mortalities from the disease. Lung cancer accounts for 25% of...
The healthcare service will experience severe hardships within the next ten years. Section III of the ACHE Code of Ethics outlines major executives’ responsibilities, and it is possible to assume that point B will be the most challenging. It states to “provide healthcare services consistent with available resources, and when...
Summary of the Organization The organization in question is a medium size hospital, offering both general and specialized care. The staff works to promote the well-being and health of individuals, providing various healthcare services, referring people to specialized care, and informing the public about current public health issues. The main...
Florence Nightingale had strong religious convictions and a profound vision of the potential of nursing, which helped her to alter the status of nursing from that of a domestic service to a profession. Nightingale utilized available opportunities, personal motivation, and the strength of her persona. One of the most effective...
Introduction Workers in the healthcare industry, especially nurses, are among the first responders during a pandemic because of their responsibility to care for patients. They carry out their duties despite the increased danger to themselves, including increased risk of infection and psychological discomfort, exhaustion, and trauma. Employees, employers, and society...
Introduction Rhinosinusitis is among the most concerning conditions in the healthcare field. The average annual number of diagnoses exceeds 30 million, which results in $11 billion in costs for the respective treatment (Rosenfeld et al., 2015). The economic costs are further increased by personal consequences of quality of life, productivity,...
Introduction Lifeline Homecare aims to provide personalized service and assistance to preserve autonomy and quality of life. Since 1989, Lifeline Homecare has assisted Kentucky families in managing aging, rehabilitation from accidents or sickness, chronic health issues, and end-of-life scenarios (Lifeline Homecare, 2022). Lifeline Homecare is a privately owned and operated...
Introduction Cardiovascular disorders (CVD), which include myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, and cardiogenic shock, are the primary causes of death among Australia’s aging population. This factor indicates that the need for reliable, efficient, and accessible Cardiology service is critical in enhancing care. However, there is a problem in the health system...
Introduction The testing of the implementation of the new electronic health record system by the staff of the hospital should be based on the proposed testing scenario. In particular, it is essential to track the performance of the IV pumps in the course of transitioning to the electronic health record...
Introduction The analysis and research of Indigenous societies’ main tendencies of development and functioning is the relevant question of the last decades. Many studies explore the reasons and consequences of historical influence on people suffering from colonization. Paradies (2016), in his article, analyzes the primary ways the current conditions of...
Introduction The patient under consideration presents with diabetes mellitus and a body mass index (BMI) of 35. He uses basal and rapid-acting insulin, metformin, and statins for glucose and cholesterol control, as well as Lisinopril and steroid cream for hypertension and intermittent eczema. Considering the patient’s BMI, it can be...
Introduction The Affordable Care Act is an all-inclusive healthcare reform that became law in March 2010. Before 2010, it was called the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, while many Americans refer to it as Obamacare. The law consists of a list of healthcare guidelines targeted to expand access to...
Introduction In the practice setting, there are several best practices that are in place that promote patient, community, and provider safety. It is important for management boards in healthcare facilities to focus on the safety of patients and staff. It can be done through the use of evidence-based management and...
The embryo dispute is one of the fundamental provisions of bioethics. The main point of contention is the ethics of using embryonic research to advance medicine. The debate is a consequence of reasoning about the value of human life, the rights of the unborn, and the impact of the development...
Vegetables provide a wide selection of various nutrients essential for a healthy diet. In particular, dark green vegetables, beans, peas, and lentils serve as a valuable source of folate (U.S. Department of Agriculture [USDA], 2020). Folate, also known as folic acid, is the natural form of vitamin B9 (Harvard T.H....
The possibilities of implementing yoga and wellness programs in the workplace and their effectiveness are influenced by various factors. In particular, the involvement of people in such programs and their interest in participating depends on their personal opinions and perceptions of the proposed measures. Despite the increasing popularity of yoga...
High blood pressure may be one of the most common chronic diseases in the adult population. Nurses and doctors need to conduct screenings to catch the disease early and change the patient’s lifestyle to prevent worsening the condition. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring is the most accurate method. An alternative to...
Outbreak There are endemic areas in the United States for coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis, and blastomycosis, so the disease pattern varies. Endemic cases are predominantly in males, attributed to outdoor work and low protective equipment. In addition, hospitalization often occurs in the late stages of disease progression, and patients with early symptoms...
Introduction A person’s health condition is not constant and continually transforming. People alternate between being healthy and ill, then returning to being healthy. The five phases of the health-disease continuum are high levels of well-being, excellent health, average well-being, ailment, and mortality. The continuum assumes that a person’s health will...
Introduction Healthcare informatics is a field that specializes in developing and studying information systems involved in the healthcare delivery process. With the rising importance of technology and the ongoing digitization of medicine, informatics has started to occupy a central role in discussing how to safely and effectively integrate technological solutions...
Comparative Analysis The efforts of Hawaii and Massachusetts to restructure their healthcare systems are similar in terms of creating conditions for reducing overall medical costs, implementing high-quality and professional medical care, and meeting the needs of patients in the prevention and treatment of diseases. Nevertheless, Hawaii primarily focuses on promoting...
A search was undertaken in Franklin County, Columbus, Ohio, which found COVID-19 was the main cause of morbidity and mortality in 2020. According to Ohio Department of Health data, there were 2,832 COVID-19-related fatalities in Franklin County in 2020, accounting for 6.89% of all the COVID-19 fatalities in Ohio that...
In order to communicate seamlessly between nurse and a patient, there must be no cultural gaps, which is a long-standing health problem. This can negatively affect patients’ health and their satisfaction with treatment. In recent years, the role of advanced practice nurses (APNs) in overcoming such gaps has been increasing....
Healthcare organizations must manage costs, maximize revenue, and maintain legal and regulatory compliance, among other financial challenges. Two essential aspects of financial management in healthcare enterprises are compliance and reimbursement. While reimbursement refers to the money that healthcare companies get paid for giving people medical care, compliance refers to following...
The healthcare system in the United States is marred by disparities affecting racial minorities. Such inequalities have become a major topic of interest among researchers and commentators. Ethnic minorities face health disparities caused by a lack of social support, lower socioeconomic status, lower health literacy, disempowerment, and greater incidences of...
Introduction The post by Darly emphasizes the importance of implementing cultural competence strategies among medical workers. I liked the idea of implementing training programs for staff, including analysis. However, I did not understand what kinds of stereotypes influence these strategies. Discussion I find the idea of providing medical personnel with...
Introduction Healthcare has been experiencing a considerable change involving applications in providing patient care. The application of information technology in nursing is meant to improve the quality of treatment given to patients and increase the efficiency of the processes involved (Hussey, 2021). It involves several things, such as developing, designing,...
As a non-invasive alternative to conventional therapies for treating chronic low back pain, spinal manipulation therapy has grown in popularity. To guarantee a safe and efficient course of treatment, there are a number of practice difficulties with the use of spinal manipulation therapy that need to be addressed. The five...
Introduction Tetanus is a rare but fatal disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS). It is common among neonates and children in nations without immunization programs and in tropical regions, particularly among men (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Control [CDC], 2023). Research shows that out of the 73,000...
Paranoid personality disorder and borderline personality disorder are mental conditions that require specialist intervention and a specific approach to treatment in combination with therapy and medication. Those disorders are characterized by difficulties in daily life and cause discomfort to the patient. To address these two conditions, it is necessary to...
The quality of care provided to patients in healthcare facilities depends on various factors, including the nurse-patient ratio. The PICOT question of this essay, “Does lowering nurse staffing ratios lower the possibility of poor patient outcomes?” was investigated in a journal article “The effect of nurse-to-patient ratios on nurse-sensitive patient...
Nowadays, the healthcare system develops and enhances approaches in treatment and diagnostics in terms of patient care in order to reduce mortality and morbidity. However, despite breakthroughs and innovations, social justice issues continue to exist. Young black women are especially at risk of experiencing maternal mortality and morbidity due to...
Introduction Prevalence rates for post-traumatic stress disorder in the US vary widely depending on the demographic under investigation. Every year, a sizable percentage of the world’s population suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder. In addition to traumatic events, there is no established cause for post-traumatic stress disorder. It is common for...
Introduction One of the potential issues that emerge from poor data quality in healthcare is ineffective decision-making. In other words, policymakers might choose inappropriate strategies to meet the facility’s needs due to inaccurate information, privacy breaches, unreliable diagnoses, and other types of incorrect data. In turn, this approach leads to...
In the Middle Ages, the Christian church was concerned with health issues. Temples welcomed the sick and infirm within their walls, and deacons cared for them. They were assisted by women who were called deaconesses. In the eleventh century, in the European states, for example, in the Netherlands and Germany,...
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, commonly referred to as AIDs, is a health condition that damages the immune system, rendering it incapable of defending the body against pathogens and disease-causing germs. Since AIDs syndrome is an advanced version of HIV infection, the two terms are frequently used interchangeably (Hosek & Pettifor, 2019)....
Introduction For the purposes of this assignment, two articles on the topic of salmonella were chosen from the CDC website – “Reports of Selected Salmonella Outbreak Investigations” and “Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Raw Turkey Products — United States, 2017–2019”. These sources are considered as important in understanding...
Introduction Suicide is an act where people terminate their life at will. It is considered a mental health challenge and affects both families and communities in the discourse. More than 700,000 people commit suicide globally, making it the 11th largest cause of death worldwide (Knopov et al., 2019). Analyzing by...
Introduction The United States has a complex and intricate system of federal, state, and local regulations that have a profound influence on facility design. All three levels of government are responsible for enacting and enforcing regulations that dictate how a facility must be designed and constructed, as well as the...
Introduction Eating disorders present highly prevalent diseases in modern patients, especially among adolescents and young adults. The most common forms of eating disorders include anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN), and binge eating disorder (BED). Eating disorders are sourced from social and psychological factors; therefore, psychotherapy is prioritized in treating...
Introduction Generally, having a proper healthcare system in the country requires consideration of factors ranging from geo-political to multicultural perspectives. An ideal care system should incorporate various facets including physical access to care, prevention, palliative care, mental health, technology, and cultural competence. The mentioned aspects are crucial components of healthcare...
Introduction Rotator cuff injuries are common among throwing athletes, and rotator cuff surgery is a procedure that is often necessary to help these athletes regain their strength and mobility. After surgery, it is crucial to gradually strengthen and stretch the shoulder over several months to avoid re-injury and ensure a...
Introduction Muscle strength is the maximum load a muscle can withstand. Exercises to create conditions of isometric contraction and single-weight maximum allow one to determine the magnitude and nature of muscle strength (Cronkleton, 2019). After receiving the appropriate signal from the brain, the muscle fibers begin to work, which leads...
Introduction Medical professionals’ confidentiality and privacy are among the most important aspects of the medical service industry. Such comfortable conditions and the right working conditions must be ensured as they can directly affect the productivity of clinics. Thus, maintaining confidentiality under all conditions and scenarios, even in emergencies, like with...
A patient problem, such as HIV in this case, significantly affects all aspects of medical care in the clinic. First, this may affect the resources spent and the skills of medical personnel since the degree of success of the assistance provided directly depends on these aspects. In the event of...
HIV is a common problem today despite many medical efforts to curb its spread. However, health policies and standards significantly impact the care of HIV-infected patients. Advances in medical technology have had a significant impact on HIV patients as well as their families and people at risk. At the same...
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the acute vulnerability of businesses and their workers worldwide. Millions of workers have been engaged in remote work many of them lost their positions, besides, companies could not hire new employees. Consequently, many people who could not find a new job and were forced...
Introduction The use of cannabis has to be properly understood and discussed by nurses and other healthcare providers. This substance has many advantages and disadvantages, and people should recognize when this choice is the only appropriate way of treatment or alleviating symptoms. Cannabidiol (CBD), one of the major compounds of...
Introduction The Healthcare Restructures Act is centered on health prevention and promotion. In 2010, US President Barrack Obama signed into law the Affordable Care Act (ACA) (Cleveland et al., 2019). The act paved the way for health insurance coverage for millions of Americans. Having an influx of citizens receiving medical...
This project aims to develop nurses’ knowledge, skill, and confidence in treating patients using continuous bladder irrigation (CBI) as a therapy modality to maximize treatment. Bedside nurse education is framed within the framework of the professional advancement model (Benner, 2019). To reform nursing practice, the project relies on three essential...
Patients and medical professionals may be roughly characterized as the potential victims on either side of the physician-assisted suicide (PAS) legalization debate. On the one hand, patients may experience coercion, abuse, and insufficient safeguards if PAS is made legal (Arras, 1995). Concerns may also exist on how the availability of...
Norma Lauderback, the subject of this case study, is 80. She shares a home with Floyd Lauderback, to whom she has been married for 50 years and they are locals of Riverbend City. Norma once dropped a dish while cleaning the dishes because she had a strange feeling. Her spouse...
Alhamidi, S., Alshahwan, M., & Tumala, R. (2021). Knowledge and perception of registered nurses regarding the scope of practice of speech-language pathologists. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(19), 1–11. Web. The purpose of the study was to ascertain what registered nurses (RNs) knew and believed about speech-language...
Electronic health records (EHRs) have recently gained popularity, allowing healthcare providers to manage and safeguard patient details digitally. One of the key components of EHRs is standardized terminology, which involves using a common language to describe clinical conditions, diagnoses, and treatments. As an outcome, data collection is more consistent, and...
Healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse are significant issues in the US and cost billions of dollars annually. Waste and abuse refer to the unwarranted or excessive use of resources as well as intentional deception or misrepresentation of another person or institution for financial advantage. These problems have an adverse effect...
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV for short) primarily affects the body’s immune system. One of the features of HIV infection, which has turned into an epidemic in recent years, is the presence of the so-called seronegative or latent period. Its essence is that for 2-3 months from the moment of...
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by the invasion of microorganisms into the urinary tract, which can include the kidneys, bladder, and urethra. There are three ways in which UTIs can be acquired, and the first one is ascending infection. The latter is the most common route of infection, where...
Chen, X., Liao, Z., Huang, S., Huang, Q., Lin, S., Li, Y., Shao, T., Tang, Y., Hao, J., Qi, J., Cai, Y., Wang, M., & Shen, H. (2022). Stigmatizing attitudes toward COVID-19 among patients, their relatives, and healthy residents in Zhangjiajie. Frontiers in Public Health, 10. Web. COVID-19 physical manifestations...
Medicare for All, introduced by a wing of the Democratic party, accounts for one national health insurance program for all Americans with a fundamental right to healthcare. Past events, including the COVID-19 pandemic, justify that the country needs immediate intervention in its healthcare system. Medicare for All is an incentive...
In today’s digital age, using personal devices for professional communication has become increasingly common, particularly in healthcare settings where nurses and other healthcare professionals need to communicate with physicians, hospitals, and agencies. However, while personal devices offer convenience, there are significant disadvantages to using them for professional communication, particularly regarding...
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) aims to increase low-income Americans’ access to health care by granting access to Medicaid. The Medicaid expansion has not been utilized by every state, which has resulted in a significant gap in healthcare coverage between states. The economic justifications for and against Medicaid expansion, as...
Electrocardiograms (ECGs) are an important diagnostic test that helps healthcare professionals to diagnose conditions related to the heart, including heart attacks, chronic illnesses, and more. Thus, reading an ECG correctly is a vital skill for providers. These diagrams are a representation of how a person’s heart muscle works – the...
Introduction The use of marijuana for medical purposes is commonly discussed in many countries. In the United States, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to develop specific policies to approve and regulate cannabis products that consist of cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Using CBD for more than 200...
Introduction The nurse must become more relevant to the population’s needs, namely her patients. She should become a well-educated professional, an equal partner, working independently with clients and contributing to the community’s health. The nurse currently plays an important role in providing medical and social help to the elderly and...
Smoking can impair the body’s first-line defense mechanisms, making it easier for pathogens to enter the lower respiratory tract. Smoking can damage the cilia (tiny hair-like structures) that line the respiratory tract and normally move mucus, which traps and removes pathogens (Rao et al., 2019). Smoking also decreases the amount...
The suggested response was to launch community-wide education campaigns to inform people about the requirements of HIV/AIDS patients and refute misunderstandings that contribute to the disease’s stigma. The intervention is expected to increase awareness and lessen the fear of HIV transmission, one of the main factors contributing to AIDS stigma....
It is quite beneficial that stigma now has less impact and is decreased when addressing sexuality education. This practice allows the youth to be healthier, accept their sexuality as a normal process of human development, build strong relationships, and be aware of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and pregnancy. The purpose...
Introduction Giving birth is a highly complex procedure that might present risks to pregnant women’s health. For this reason, many people choose hospitals to relieve the process and ensure that there are no complications during the operation. However, some people find clinic environments exceedingly restrictive and prefer alternatives. Birthing or...
Many diverse teaching methods increase the effectiveness of education. The one-minute preceptor is one of the key aspects which helps to learn concepts in physical therapy as the teacher provides direct feedback on the student’s knowledge (Gatewood & De Gagne, 2019). The idea is mainly oriented on the development of...
The implementation of self-help kiosks as a cost-saving strategy is a growing trend in healthcare organizations, as these kiosks aim to improve efficiency, reduce costs and provide patients with the same level of care. While this approach offers advantages, it is crucial to consider potential drawbacks associated with reduced staffing...
The healthcare systems of Canada and the United States have long been the subject of debate and comparison. While Canada spends less on healthcare as a percentage of GDP and has a lower healthcare inflation rate, the United States has a private healthcare market with high costs and administrative inefficiencies....
The recommendations of the annual report include a detailed description of the requirements for the activities of the various nursing organizations. The most important tenet promoted in this document is the provision of equitable conditions for the use of health care services. Moreover, great attention is paid in these guidelines...
Introduction It is no secret that teenagers are a group within society that older categories focus their attention on. The reason is that teenagers actively undergo a bio-psychological transformation, worldview formation, and social adaptation. Wide health initiatives aiming this population are designed to secure these processes in young people and...
During the course on principles of epidemiology, I did research work on salmonella in the Caribbean. The most interesting task was to analyze and propose the key principles of a plan to improve the situation for public health. These evidence-based recommendations are important to me personally in order to follow...
Introduction Arkansas has used the Medicaid Demonstration Waiver 1115 to execute its Medicaid program, which offers coverage of health care for low-income people of the state. The waiver has enabled the state to test new ways to Medicaid coverage to enhance health outcomes and lower costs. The Medicaid demonstration waiver...
The article “Hypertension Update: Implications for Nursing Practice” by L.L. Davis provides an overview of the updated hypertension guidelines and their implications for nursing practice. The article begins by discussing the prevalence of hypertension and the new guidelines for diagnosis, treatment, and management. The guidelines recommend a lower threshold for...
Collaborative documentation in mental health counseling is the practice of involving multiple parties in the documentation process. This practice is becoming increasingly common in today’s mental health counseling setting because it enhances the quality of care provided to clients and lowers administrative expenses. It entails involving the counselor, client, family...
Saratoga hospital, located in New York, was founded by a group of women in the 19th century. The needs arose from insufficient healthcare facilities available for treatment. It is among the joint commission enterprise hospital that provides quality and improved healthcare through experienced expert clinicians. The hospital’s mission is to...
Introduction Fall prevention in geriatric patients remains one of the most pressing issues in nursing. Older people, especially those with dementia and other cognitive impairments, are at higher risk of falling and sustaining injuries. Physical exercise is frequently proposed as an effective fall risk reduction intervention (Toots et al., 2019)....
Introduction There are specific requirements in the work of nurse practitioners that determine the effectiveness and professionalism of their work. Moreover, they determine the quality and success of the services provided to society. The core competencies become the main components of the activity of any nurse, which these specialists must...
Introduction Medical care is always one of the most essential services for society. This is especially true for rural areas where people have a limited number of health services. If there are situations when it becomes necessary to reduce their numbers, the community can experience serious consequences. The same can...
The healthcare industry is evolving quickly in all areas, creating a burden in healthcare service delivery. Addressing the issue gives more insight into who pays for healthcare and how it is delivered (Matsuda, 2019). Private insurance firms struggle to keep up with their new patients, who may have more medical...
While the basic recommendations for a healthy lifestyle remain the same, including a healthy diet, good sleep, sufficient physical activity, and avoiding stress, the actual cost of such a lifestyle becomes increasingly high. While high-income people can afford it, many citizens struggle to satisfy their basic needs. 91% of British...
Introduction One specific health literacy issue currently faced by Hospital X is linguistic minority patients’ limited use of safe and effective resources to comprehend all medication instructions accurately. The issue pertains to certain patients’ failure to obtain/utilize instructions in their language despite the facility’s ability to provide such accommodations. Literacy...
I am pursuing a degree in healthcare administration, and I want to advance up the hospital hierarchy in my future job. My capacity to assess my subordinates’ judgments will directly impact the success of the medical services delivered in the hospital where I will work. Evidence-based medicine (EBM) stands for...
Purpose The purpose of the research is well articulated and aims to analyze the differences between rapid response teams (RRTs) in top-performing and non-top-performing hospitals (Dukes et al., 2019). Research Question The research question is clearly and concisely stated: How do rapid response teams differ between top-performing and non–top-performing hospitals...
Primarily, it is no secret that coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is one of the most dangerous and hazardous infections that humanity has ever faced. However, one should recognize that the features of COVID-19 have not yet been thoroughly studied (Shaw 40). Nonetheless, it is already possible to make certain conclusions based...
Summary of Breach of Patient Confidentiality Stories Today, the news media feature multiple stories regarding incidences of a breach of patient confidentiality resulting from either negligence or intentional acts. In many stories, the violations emanate from unauthorized access to patients’ protected health information. On February 2, 2023, the HHS released...
Introduction England’s medicine and healthcare sectors are rightfully considered one of the most developed and are at a high level. Notably, England is the only Western country where the responsibility for organizing medical care for the population lies almost entirely with the state. In addition, everything in healthcare works based...
Introduction Smoking is a significant contributor to the deterioration of public health since it has a negative impact not only on the health of smokers but also on the health of people who choose not to light up. Hence, anti-smoking efforts are essential to public health measures, which aim to...
Pediatric patients have different medical needs depending on their age and developmental stage. Nurses must be aware of the specific care these needs demand to conduct accurate evaluations and create effective care plans. This study will look at the needs of a school-aged child between five and twelve years, their...
Introduction In the United States, healthcare is heavily regulated by a variety of government and non-government organizations. One of these organizations is the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), which is responsible for the licensure, certification, and accreditation of healthcare organizations in the state of Florida. It plays a...
Antibiotic stewardship and the One Health concept are crucial in addressing the global issue of antibiotic resistance. In non-hospital practice settings, including primary care clinics and community pharmacies, implementing these approaches requires a coordinated effort between healthcare providers, veterinarians, and public health officials. One Health highlights the interconnectedness of human,...
In general, one of the most concerning healthcare problems in the US and the world is the spread of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The stable number of people with HIV infection in the US will be the unit of the analysis. In general, the number of new infections decreased...
Introduction This purpose of the paper is a summation of the information in the article “How to Identify Predatory Journals in a search”. Working with nursing journals is an essential part of nursing practice. Predatory journals often appear among these documents and need to be identified in a timely manner....
The opioid epidemic is a pressing public health issue that has affected countless individuals and communities across the United States. The article is a relevant and informative piece that caught my attention due to its challenge of misguided beliefs about immigration and its relationship with the opioid epidemic. This essay...
Introduction Assessing health equity across the whole population has become a necessity as it has the potential to help eliminate or reduce health disparities. The article highlights how a new and improved analytical approach can be used to integrate health equity into healthcare quality assurance using a sample from the...
Advanced Nursing Practice (ANP) is a level of nursing practice that includes a broad variety of nursing duties that call for specialized knowledge, competence, and decision-making (Hart & Bell, 2022). In contrast, an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) is a registered nurse who has pursued and completed specialized training in a...
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...
Protecting patients’ health records is critical to ensuring their privacy and safety. With the increasing use of electronic health records and the rise in cyberattacks, there is a growing concern about the effectiveness of HIPAA in protecting patient information (Memmi, 2023). Two potential solutions are to provide a private right...
Maternal mortality is a severe issue in the United States. The maternal mortality issue has had the biggest impact on minority populations, with black women roughly three times more likely to die after childbirth and five times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications (Nguyen, 2023). Healthcare organizations are responding...
In my humble and subjective opinion, Salem Health’s actions are justified. Firstly, based on the videos on TikTok, it becomes clear that the employee’s professional qualities and behavior do not correspond to the position. Secondly, the nurse is the face of Salem Health, and her inappropriate Internet activity damaged the...
Introduction England’s medicine and healthcare are among the most efficient, innovative, and advanced in the world, based on the National Health Service (NHS). The NHS works productively and promptly in assisting at the main stages of citizens’ lives. Notably, this system is not at the expense of medical insurance but...
This care coordination plan was created for John, a 62-year-old man who has stage tree non-small cell lung cancer with a history of COPD. The plan is intended to guarantee that John’s lung cancer is treated in a timely and effective manner while also controlling his COPD and other comorbid...
In America, a pre-quickening process for the termination of a pregnancy was considered a crime in the common law. That implied that if a pregnant woman died, the person carrying out the termination of pregnancy was to be charged with murder. In addition, negative birth rights from case laws were...
Introduction Maria’s characteristics are relevant to the targeted population because she represents the challenges many adolescent females face, including limited access to health education, lack of family support, and difficulty balancing school and family responsibilities (Singla et al., 2020). Targeting this population with a comprehensive health promotion plan that includes...
Introduction Teen pregnancy is a significant public health concern that can have long-lasting implications for both the mother and child. In many cases, teen pregnancy can lead to an increased risk of medical complications during pregnancy and childbirth and a higher likelihood of preterm birth and low birth weight. Teen...
The healthcare system is among the most vital sectors in any country since it maintains public health. Similarly to other fields, the healthcare domain relies on specific guidelines and principles, which are often regulated by specific agencies or the state. However, while in some countries, these principles are undeniably adhered...
Mental disorders can be averted through disease prevention and ensuring high-quality treatments are accessible to everyone. The capacity for cognitive performance is a measure of mental well-being. A person’s capacity to engage in a community and their ability to have close personal interactions with their relatives and friends depend on...
