Essays on Health Page 61

Legal and ethical issues in Health CareIntroductionA young woman, Martha, is pregnant. She attends the antenatal clinic, where a nurse takes her health history and runs a series of tests, such as blood, urine and blood pressure. The nurse offers her an HIV test. Martha declines, as there seems to be no requirement for one….

Identify two strategies for mental health promotion and describe how they can impact on the perceptions of mental health within your community. 600-800 words. Health is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as ‘a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity’ [(WHO, 2001a)In discussing…

In this assignment entitled “Coach X,” I will discuss the positions of hospitals administrator and computer technology for candidate X, including the skills and previous relationship that would benefit the organization, as well as their crisis management abilities. Hospital Administrator: If Coach X applied for the job of Hospital Administrator, I would hire him because…

Nursery rhymes like “Baa Baa Black Sheep”, “Jack and Jill”, and “Peter, Peter Pumpkin Eater” have gained worldwide recognition and are often recited to young children. Despite their innocent appearance, these rhymes actually convey sinister and violent messages. Personally, some of the nursery rhymes that deeply affected me from my childhood include “Ring around the…

Doctors aren’t always heroes. Doctors often practice things that are illegal, whether using others to experiment or just themselves. However, some are good doctors and are what society expects in a doctor which is education, ethics and honesty. Based on a survey by Miranda Hitti about what is an ideal doctor, one patient said, “We…

Within this essay the author will explore the concepts / issues in the specific case study and recognise the legal, ethical and professional dimensions of the Operating Department Practitioner (ODP). The concepts that the author will look at are confidentiality, informed consent, autonomy, restraint, advocacy and accountability in regard to the mental health act (1983),…

To survive in the ever-changing healthcare industry, healthcare organizations must embark on developing strategic planning and marketing programs to ensure the success of its organizations. The Affordable Care Act raised the quality of care for all Americans by reforming the health care system, making health care professionals and insurance companies accountable for upholding quality through…

The metaparadigm views of nursing involve the understanding and analysis in four parts: the person, environment, health care, and nursing care (Potter, Perry, Ross-Kerr & Wood, 2010). In the past, nursing theorists have shown that the language used when referring to individuals being cared for has an impact on the person, the care provided and…

Many people suffer from the condition known as anorexia nervosa. Often the victims go through a number of symptoms that can lead to a serious amount of problems concerning a person’s weight, happiness, and personality. People should keep a close eye out for anyone who shows signs of certain symptoms that become present later on…

My Reaction to Kubuku Rides Again (This is it)Kubuku Rides Again was written by Larry Brown in 1988. This intense story portrays a powerful theme of alcoholism and how damaging it can become. In fact, alcoholism is very destructive because in most cases the user is unaware of the negative affects and their own dependency…