Structuring the communication process between the nurse and patient/client
Thesis - 4 pages - Medical studies
Communication is possibly one of the most important tasks nurses perform in the execution of their duties. We may as a matter of habit take for granted the way we greet and end encounters with those around us, not considering what these actions portray. As professionals greater emphasis must be...
An analysis of patient care on an acute medical ward
Thesis - 6 pages - Medical studies
The aim of this patient care study is to discuss the care and nursing interventions that a particular patient received whilst staying on acute medical ward. Clause five of the Nursing and Midwifery Council's Code of Professional Conduct (2002) states that “as a registered nurse...
The consecration of the patient's autonomy
Thesis - 11 pages - Medical studies
Pain, suffering and death are to some extent, inevitable in human life, though Health care must always seek to eliminate unnecessary suffering and untimely death. But it is easy to recognise that prolonging the process of dying us often undesirable. The difficulty encountered by medical teams is...
The care of an elderly person in the mental health system: A patient-led approach
Thesis - 6 pages - Medical studies
This account will reflect on the skills of a nurse, observed at an older person's functional mental health unit. It will focus on the organization of care, and skills used when dealing with a Multi Disciplinary Team. (MDT) It gives an understanding of the skills used to clearly establish and...
An analysis of patient autonomy within the British mental health system
Thesis - 6 pages - Medical studies
Being subject to Section three of the Mental Health Act 1983 removes some rights taken for granted by members of today's society. Patients subject to this Mental Health Act may find it difficult to exercise the right of autonomy, and furthermore face many ethical dilemmas whilst under a...
Access to Care The patient from another culture
Thesis - 4 pages - Medical studies
The profiles and cultures of migrants are becoming more diverse. Despite a policy of universal insurance for migrant workers and asylum seekers, barriers to access to care persist for these groups. This is mainly due to a lack of health services to meet the specific needs of these...
Medical negligence: Minor patients & consent
Case study - 8 pages - Medical studies
Modern legal and ethical requirements have significantly impacted doctors' approach to patient involvement in decisions in relation to treatment with a “discernible tendency to overload the information dumped upon patients about infinitesimal risks until the unhappy souls are...
The Evaluation and Follow-Up of a Heart Failure Patient
Presentation - 28 pages - Medical studies
An extensive battery of laboratory tests is not required for most patients with heart failure. Routine testing should include a complete blood cell count (to detect anemia and systemic diseases with hematologic manifestations), measurement of renal function and electrolytes including...
Evaluation of a Patient with Possible Heart Failure
Presentation - 51 pages - Medical studies
The common symptoms of heart failure are well known but are frequently absent and variably specific for this condition. The symptoms generally reflect, but may be dissociated from, the hemodynamic derangements of elevated left-sided and right-sided pressures and impaired cardiac output or cardiac...
Asylums - Erving Goffman (1961)
Book review - 5 pages - Psychology
Asylums: Essays on the Condition of the Social Situation of Mental Patients and Other Inmates, is a book constituted of 4 essays by the American sociologist Erving Goffman. The book was published in 1961. In this book, Goffman explains how treatments in "Total institutions", and...
Quality Improvement Proposal - Healthcare Nursing Department strategic plan
Presentation - 3 pages - Business strategy
Hello everyone, my name is...and in today's video presentation, I will focus on a strategic priority from the Lifespan Healthcare Nursing Department strategic plan. Successful strategic planning is essential for organizational success as it provides direction and ensures quality care, the...
Developing Professional Skills through Reflective Case Study Assessment
Case study - 7 pages - Medical care & personal assistance
Providing high quality, ethical nursing care requires strict adherence to professional standards, legal obligations, and moral principles. This reflective essay will critically assess a dementia patient's fall and its professional, ethical, and legal ramifications using Gibbs'...
The Role of Frontline Professionals on Policies Influencing Health
Litterature review - 7 pages - Medical care & personal assistance
Health policies play a pivotal role in shaping the well-being of individuals and communities (Rozaqi, 2023). They serve as the blueprint for healthcare delivery, resource allocation, and public health interventions. Through effective health policies, health systems prevent diseases, promote...
Comprehensive Wellness Assessment - Case of a Caucasian Woman
Case study - 5 pages - Medical care & personal assistance
The comprehensive wellness assessment enables the caregiver and the patient to deliberate on existing and new health issues. A well-woman assessment is a proactive method for screening likely issues associated with women's health (Tong et al., 2021). This evaluation is vital for the...
Web-based intervention among cancer survivors
Tutorials/exercises - 4 pages - Medical studies
Patient empowerment is linked with the improvement of patients' health outcomes. It is said to help patients to take care of their health conditions, and in return, improve their health outcomes. Web-based intervention has been one of the methods used to empower...
An Analysis of the Problem of Nurse Staffing
Essay - 2 pages - Medical care & personal assistance
The delivery of healthcare services is a very impactful and sensitive aspect of life. This is because rendering efficient healthcare services plays a significant role in improving people's way of living. However, several challenges are faced in the quest to attain quality healthcare. Nurse...
The impact of evidence-based methods in nursing
Dissertation - 7 pages - Medical studies
In the field of nursing, evidence-based practices have been frequently utilized as a way of improving the practice and the quality of care that nurses provide to their patients. This approach is founded on the independence of research and patient experiences where nurses are...
Review of the MORA Website and the Video "Have the Conversation about Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donation"
Tutorials/exercises - 2 pages - Medical studies
Human organ transport has become incredibly important with the rising irreversible organ failure. Nonetheless, the donors and the recipients may face both psychological and sociological challenges upon returning home. Postoperative care of patients at home is critical in enhancing their...
Advanced knowledge for nurse educators
Essay - 6 pages - Medical studies
Concerns are raised concerning the safety of patients as cases of error and injury escalate globally. To improve the security of patients, nurses are thus supposed to recognize variations in the condition of the patient. Besides, they should be in a position to anticipate...
Hospital-Acquired Conditions
Essay - 2 pages - Medical care & personal assistance
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service (CMS) recognizes in-hospital falls among the common hospital-acquired conditions. Hospital falls occur commonly among older adult patients with other chronic medical disorders. CMS study shows that in-hospital falls can cause fractures,...
A Genetic Disorder - Down Syndrome
Course material - 7 pages - Medical studies
Down syndrome is also referred to as trisomy 21 is a genetic disorder that occurs due to the presence of all or some of the third copy of chromosome 21 (Head et al., 2016). The disorder is characterized by delays in physical growth, moderate intellectual disability, and characteristic facial...
TNCC Written Exam 2024/2025 - 150 Questions and Answers
Tutorials/exercises - 28 pages - Medical care & personal assistance
This document includes 150 MCQ questions and answers to help you prepare for the TNCC exam.
Ethical and Policy Factors in Care Coordination Transcript
Presentation - 3 pages - Medical care & personal assistance
First, we will examine the moral and regulatory implications of care coordination within the ANA (American Nurses Association). Then, we will examine how government policies affect healthcare accessibility, focusing on the American Nurses Association's advocacy efforts. We will also discuss...
Nursing Knowledge and Attitude Toward IV Medication
Case study - 3 pages - Medical care & personal assistance
Practicing nursing may be influenced by several factors. Administering medication intravenously requires a set of skills, knowledge, and attitudes. There are cases where this practice has been compromised by either of the said attributes. An error in this drug medication route can lead to serious...
Pursuing Nursing: A Journey of Preparation, Commitment, and Growth
Essay - 3 pages - Medical care & personal assistance
While I am looking forward to starting the B.S. Nursing Prelicensure program at WGU finally, I take a look at the kaleidoscope of moments that have led me to the point where I have made the major step towards the fulfillment of my plans. Every curve and corner of my life, such as professional...
Community Health Promotion Program: Transition to Ontario Long-term Care
Essay - 5 pages - Political science
This is a community health promotion program designed to promote the transition to long-term care in the province of Ontario, Canada. According to a report by the Ontario Long-term Care Association in April 2019, more than 115,000 elderly people in Ontario are in long-term care support. It is...
Theories of Abnormal Behavior - Bulimia Nervosa
Essay - 2 pages - Psychology
Abnormal behavior in psychology refers to thought patterns, emotions, and actions that deviate from normality and are often considered unhealthy. Abnormal behavior is categorized into maladaptive behavior, statistical rarity, personal distress and violation of social norms. Self-induced vomiting...
Repositioning juico: Helping recovery in hospitals
Case study - 3 pages - Business strategy
The Juico Company aims to adopt the blue ocean strategy by pursuing differentiation in the new hospitals market segment. The private hospitals will form a new demand for the juice, which will enhance the patient's health. The strategy will create great value for the Juico Company, the...
How can nanomedicine help conventional medicine and what is its future?
Presentation - 10 pages - Medical studies
This document is a presentation on what nanomedicine is, its applications, and how its evolution could impact conventional medicine.
Double versus Single Checking Interventions
Course material - 1 pages - Medical studies
There are various nursing interventions which have been put in place to reduce the number of medication errors, and a majority of these are focused on the reduction of errors which are associated with the dispensation of prescribed medications.
