Essays on Health Page 121

The reviewed articles all center around alcoholism and its effects on behavior. Despite having different objectives, they each study the impact of alcohol on behavior. Each article conducted a comparison between individuals affected by alcoholism and those who were not, with the goal of assessing the influence of alcohol on behavior. The first study conducted…

In a letter to H.P. Lovecraft, ca. June 1934, Howard describes a close call his friend and fellow Weird Tales writer E. Hoffmann Price had while traveling through Texas. Price was the only one of Howard’s contemporaries that he met in person. By the way, Price was stopped at the Red River crossing by men with…

Changes in the human behavior and life manner over the last century have resulted in an addition of epidemics and pandemics all around the universe. The spread of infective diseases among the population is normally known as epidemics or pandemics. The difference between these two nomenclatures are related to the figure of people which is…

      The case of Terri Schiavo, the 41-year-old brain-damaged woman, who was kept alive in a vegetative state for 15 years despite her husband’s fervent pleas to allow her to die without causing further pain or agony, is viewed as an important case in ethics in healthcare. The objection to “allow her to die” had…

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…

Professional behavior is a way of conducting oneself that includes: Respect for others: Courtesy and respect for others are fundamental elements of professional behavior. A professional strives to understand the differences among classmates and colleagues, provides fair constructive feedback when asked to evaluate others, contributes equitably in group work, and is punctual and avoids disrupting…

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…

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…

Approximately fifteen to twenty years ago, a teenager was deeply affected by drugs such as shrooms and acid. Following a heated disagreement with his parents, the distressed teen experienced panic and hastily fled through the back door. Subsequently, he did not return home which prompted his parents to alert the police about his disappearance. Authorities…

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…