Disorders of the cells and Body Tissues The purpose of this assignment is to use prefixes, suffixes, word roots, and combining vowels to build and define terms related to Disorders of the Cells and Body Tissues and to interpret the meaning of those terms used in written and verbal communication. Play this week’s games to […]
A 50 year old woman has had rheumatoid arthritis for 3 years and has been taking multiple NSAID’s. She has taken corticosteroids a few times during flare ups. The disease seems to be progressing with stiffness and swelling in her hands and wrists. Examination reveals rheumatoid nodules, synovitis of both wrists and metacarpo-phalangeal joints. This […]
A concept analysis is designed to make the student as familiar with a concept as possible. A concept is usually one or two words that convey meaning, understanding or feelings between or among individuals within a same discipline. Some concepts relevant to mental health are stigma, recidivism, and deinstitutionalization. Activities and Directions To begin the […]
Case Study Topic: Depression. Identify current evidence-based treatment modalities for the selected disease and discuss how the treatment impacts the disease process. Conduct an evidence-based literature search to identify the most recent standards of care/treatment modalities from peer-reviewed articles and professional association guidelines Include the following in your clinical case presentation: A discussion of […]
Answer the following questions on Health Care Financing: Name one (1) way each of the following has affected the costs of health care in the US? The health insurance industry Advances in medical care technology Changes in U.S. demographics Government support for health care Consumer expectations If we accept the premises that resources available to […]
Answer the following questions on Health Care Workforce/Personnel: The majority of schools of medicine, dentistry, nursing, and other professions and their teaching hospitals are heavily subsidized by federal and state funds. Many of those graduates, when they become health practitioners, feel no obligation to society for their publicly supported education. Do health care providers who […]
Traditionally, nutrition programs were targeted to the indigent and poor populations in developing countries. Many of today’s Americans are malnourished also, but they are inundated with unhealthy foods and require a multidisciplinary approach to nutrition education. What would be the three most important points to include in a public nutrition program? Provide current literature to […]
“I’m no longer at the mercy of my PTSD, and I would not be here today had I not had the proper diagnosis and treatment. It’s never too late to seek help.” —P.K. Philips, PTSD patient For individuals suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other anxiety disorders, everyday life can be a constant challenge. […]
DISCUSSION- 1 The Effects of “To Err Is Human” in Nursing Practice The 1999 landmark study titled “To Err Is Human: Building a Safer Health System” highlighted the unacceptably high incidence of U.S. medical errors and put forth recommendations to improve patient safety. Since its publication, the recommendations in “To Err Is Human’ have guided […]
As their names imply, the honeyguide bird and the honey badger both share an affinity for honey. Honeyguide birds specialize in finding beehives but struggle to access the honey within. Honey badgers are well-equipped to raid beehives but cannot always find them. However, these two honey-loving species have learned to collaborate on an effective means […]
