Category: Health & Medicine 13691
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The Evidence-Based Guidelines: Implementation in Clinical Settings
Table of Contents Introduction Participants Methods Main Findings Conclusion References Introduction There is enough literature to support the positive effects of evidence-based practice on the quality of healthcare as well as related costs (McKillop, Crisp & Walsh, 2012). However, the adoption of evidence-based practice in daily clinical practice has not been fully achieved. Therefore, the…
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Opioids: Hidden Danger
Opioids have always been known to humanity because of their unique impact on their conscience and brain. For this reason, they have been used for different purposes to achieve some effects. However, with the development of science and medicine, and the emergence of powerful pain killers, specialists started to use opioids in the healthcare sector.…
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Darlene: Ghana Final Paper
Introduction Ghana is one of “the developing nations in Africa” (Larson, 2014, p. 3). Larson (2014) indicates that “Ghana’s infant mortality rate has reduced significantly within the past two decades” (p. 16). However, statistics show that the number of children dying before the age of 5 is still quite high. The “country’s infant mortality rate…
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Athletes’ Injuries and Coping Strategies
Sport: an athletes’ sense of identity, source of self-esteem, and way of dealing with stress It is very accurate that injuries affect athletes’ everyday lives to a greater extent. As such, injured athletes find it difficult to cope with sustaining injuries. Sports injuries generally traumatize and alter athletes’ psychological state of mind. Most players hold…
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The Involvement of Patients in the Process of Using a New Treatment
Table of Contents Introduction Ethics of the Situation Review of Potential Actions Selection of an Ethical Action Engagement in Ethical Action Review of the Action Conclusion References Introduction To address the interests of patients, nursing care should be not only high-quality but also ethical. New technologies, medications, and approaches to treating patients are actively developed…
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Consequences of Inaccurate Coding
Table of Contents Introduction Impacts of Improper Coding on Patients Impact of Improper Coding on Healthcare Providers Impact of Improper Coding on Public Health Information Impact of Biblical Worldview on Professional Work Ethics Conclusion References Introduction Medical coding is how services offered in healthcare are converted into billable revenue. Every service provided corresponds to its…
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Diarrhea: Differential Diagnosis and Ways of Treatment
The correct diagnosing of a particular medical issue is a complex issue that demands the high level of competence from a therapist and utilization of appropriate questions to ensure that all essential elements are covered and considered while examining a patient. The first consultation with a health worker is critical for the whole treatment process…
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Clermont Community’s Windshield Survey
Table of Contents Geographical Description Health Resources Citizen Safety and Protective Services Involvement of Senior Citizens, Disabled People Community Welfare Services Conclusion References Clermont (Florida) is a steadily growing city where the community can access various services in many spheres of people’s lives. The city can be referred to as the City of Champions, which…
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Nurse Understaffing and Patient Outcomes Correlation
Table of Contents Introduction Literature Review Conclusion References Introduction Understaffing is a complex issue that requires the development of an efficient solution. The PICOT question used in the context of this assignment is: In newborn babies and nursing home seniors, how effective is the Excel-based scheduling model (I) versus churn-based adjustments (C) for increasing the…
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Iron Deficiency Anemia’ Case
Introduction Anemia is a condition that develops as a result of low hemoglobin (Hb) and hematocrit (HCT) contents, as well as a low erythrocyte count. Hb is a protein contained in erythrocytes. It is responsible for the reception of oxygen in the lungs, its transportation to various body cells, and the reverse transportation of the…