Essays on Health Page 118

It is extremely important to prevent a child from encountering foods they are allergic to, as this could have potentially life-threatening consequences. The parents are responsible for identifying any intolerances their child may have, such as noticing digestive issues like diarrhea after consuming certain foods. During the first visit to the facility, parents are asked…

Epilepsy is a group of neurological disorders characterized by the occurrence of spontaneous recurrent seizures (1). Epidemiological studies from the United States, estimate that about 3% of all people living to the age of 80 will be diagnosed with epilepsy(2). Epilepsy syndromes and seizure types are classified as being either partial (originating from a focal…

The purpose of this case study is to examine, analyze, and interpret a given set of data for Hospital J in order to recommend changes to maximize efficiency of operations. The data provided was recorded over the course of a year in Hospital J’s emergency room. Data is attached in Appendix A. Various methods were…

This essay will take inspiration from a theoretical character named Sam.Sam is a minor aged fifteen who, after a head injury whilst watching a game of football attends her local accident and emergency department. Whilst in the company of her mother she initially denies the possibility of a pregnancy but when taken to for an…

Ethics is that which is regarded as acceptable in human behaviour in pursuit of certain goals. Ethics are determined at a personal and professional level, the latter being described in a ‘Code of Conduct’ produced by professional organisations. These guidelines have largely been developed in response to the kinds of concerns highlighted in studies of…

My plan for maintaining a healthy lifestyle is to regularly exercise 4-5 days a week with moderate intensity workouts. My main goal is to be working out the cardiovascular/aerobic conditioning as well as strength training and improving muscular development. It’s also important to note that a sufficient amount of sleep is crucial to maintain a…

As most of society is aware of healthcare is a hot topic and it is an issue that affects most everyone, from newborns to centenarians. I am going to show what issues affect most of our seniors in regards to mental challenges, cognitive degeneration, and physical health issues. In addition I am going to show…

The paper, entitled “What is Occupational Therapy?”, presents a thorough definition and explanation of occupational therapy. It also provides a summary of the profession’s history and the key individuals who have influenced it. The paper delves into the diverse work settings in this field, as well as the required education and certifications. Moreover, it explores…

I attended an AA meeting back home in St. Louis during spring break. It was an “open” meeting, required by the course. The meeting wasn’t like I expected. I was under the impression that the room was going to be full of alcoholics, standing up and saying, “Hi, I’m (blank), and I’m an Alcoholic.” Like…

Recently I was diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder) and I felt like I was cheated out of so many years that could have been productive ones. So I decided that for my conditioning project I would test how much medication I should use that would keep my body stable enough to begin a…