Essays on Health Page 58

Abstract The impacts of nursing shortage are manifested in the rural setting and they ultimately affect patients’ safety. This paper aims to present the many causes of nursing shortage and how they specifically impact the conditions of patients. In doing so, a realization on the actions which need to be taken to address the problem…

The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN) has developed a guideline for patients with lower-extremity neuropathic disease (LEND) who are at risk of or already have wounds. The purpose of this guideline is to provide consistent, evidence-based information to improve patient outcomes and stimulate further research on wounds (WOCN, 2012). This study aims to…

Men in NursingIt is only in the late nineteenth century that women entered various professions. Until then they were restricted to household work and farming only. However, today women have been successful in establishing themselves in traditionally male dominated occupations, particularly since the 1970’s. On the other hand, it looks like men do not seem…

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a common type of anxiety disorder. It is often associated with stress and major depressive disorder (MDD). Pregnant women are known to increase in worries that are related to parenting, their health and the health of their baby. It is said to affect pregnant women. There are no developed screens…

The International Classification of Diseases (ninth revision) for Clinical Modification (ICD-09-CM) is a medical classification system that is based on World Health Organization guidelines. It serves a great purpose, especially in the United States, by providing a list of diseases, their codes and other medical procedures such as surgery and therapeutic procedures. It provides a…

This essay examines the person-centred approach to counselling, which is founded on the teachings of Carl Rogers (1902-1987). It evaluates three out of the six conditions identified by Rogers as crucial for facilitating change. Furthermore, it provides a critical analysis of a recorded session from my counselling practice involving a student from my course. The…

Princess Diana of Wales was killed in a auto accident in Paris. France in 1997. She was divorced from England’s Prince Charles and a female parent to Princes William and Harry. In her life. she was known for her philanthropic gift and her matrimony with the Prince. The accident was known around the universe and…

Eating disorders are common in society and can be very dangerous. Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, two often misunderstood disorders, have similarities but also different behaviors that set them apart. Because both disorders can be extremely serious and potentially fatal, it is important for people to understand each disorder separately in order to accurately tell…

It is estimated that 1 in every 201 Caucasian individuals in Europe possess a fatal defective gene for cystic fibrosis (CF) or mucoviscidosis. Despite not displaying any symptoms, these carriers contribute to the population of 10 million people who unknowingly carry the faulty gene. Due to its prevalence, this condition is considered one of the…

The word “CANCER,” consisting of six letters, has the power to completely disrupt our lives. However, do we truly comprehend the essence of cancer? Although it is a formidable force that causes chaos in humanity, are we familiar with the complexities of this disease? Do we grasp its unique characteristics and acknowledge its unmistakable signs?…