Essays on Health Page 160

INTRODUCTION As reported in a survey made by the Awake magazine regarding the real qualities making up a good nurse, many answered almost the same ideas about the issue. Carmen Gilmartín, of Spain puts it this way: “The doctor heals, but the nurse cares for the patient. This often requires building up patients that have…

With the worldwide shortage of registered nurses, it is becoming more difficult for hospitals to provide the effective and safe care that the public both needs and demands.  The problem of a nursing shortage is correlated with the high workloads found in many hospitals and emergency rooms.  Burnout is common among health care workers, but…

The author of the legendary poem “The Raven” is quite possibly one of America’s most famous writers. When you Google the very name Edgar, Edgar A. Poe’s name is the most searched for item and he shows up as the first person on the list. This is quite a feat for a man who has…

Most people emerge from the natural grieving process in a healthy manner. However, many people do not receive the support they need to overcome the pain of mourning. They feel they are trapped in their grief-feelings which later surface as the underlying cause of physical and mental problems. For these people mental health treatment is…

It was founded by an entertainer Danny Thomas. Danny was revolutionized how children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases are treated around the world. The company’s core values, their vision and their mission explain the social responsibilities and factor that influence local and a national community. The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital consists…

When working in the clinical setting, nurses frequently encounter various ethical dilemmas. One such dilemma is the use of marijuana as a medicinal treatment for patients. The controversy surrounding medical marijuana stems from its proven efficacy in patient response. In the healthcare industry, there are both advocates and critics of its usage. As per the…

Epidermolysis bullosa is a group of rare inherited skin diseases that are characterized by the development of blisters following minimal pressure to the skin.  Blistering often appears in infancy in response to simply being held or handled.  In rarer forms of the disorder, EB can be life threatening. Patients have given the nickname butterfly children,…

Smoking is a common addiction among us at this present time. It is largely discussed in the media about its adverse effects and the harm it continues to present to the healthcare system. There are many factors which lead to people starting smoking. It is mainly due to peer pressure at a young age to…

Legal Age Of Drinking Alcohol In the United States Should Be LoweredGeneral Purpose: To persuade the viewers.Specific Purpose: To persuade the viewers that the legal age of drinking alchol in the Unites States should be lowered from 21 to 18.Central Idea: Lowering the legal age of drinking alcohol in the United States will help decrease…

Review Lance Armstrong, one of the world’s most famous cyclists, shares the story of his life, his battle with cancer, and his amazing victory over it.. His road to success was a difficult one, but hard work, perseverance, and lots of training helped him to achieve his dream. He had become one of the best…