Essays About Medicine

Sheila O’Keefe-McCarthy et al. (2008) state that Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) remains a significant and severe complication of ventilator care, particularly in high tech, high touch environments such as Intensive Care Units (ICUs). VAP is characterized as pneumonia occurring 48 hours or more after the use of an endotracheal or tracheostomy tube, which was not […]

Patients admitted into the hernia program at Shouldice hospital receive a pleasant and enhanced treatment experience. Close interaction with staff begins immediately upon arrival. Prior to the operation, administrators and surgeons at Shouldice Hospital dedicate time to meeting with patients in order to ensure their needs are fulfilled and their stay is a comfortable and […]

Healthcare has become complex and competitive forcing hospitals to find alternative methods to make care safer and more efficient. Because of overcrowding and workload, emergency departments often experience large staff turnover, low patient satisfaction scores, and a negative image within their community. Reversal of this trend may occur by implementing a shared leadership governing structure. […]

Addiction, a compulsive psychological need for a habit-forming substance. In this instance, the substance is sex or masturbation. A sex addict needs progressively more and more explicit pornographic material in order to become aroused. Their behavior becomes centered on different sexual experiences and the desire to attain them. The person cannot control their sexual appetites […]

Many individuals now rely on technology due to the significant advancements it has made in the medical industry during this modern era. The topic of euthanasia is currently one of the most debated issues. The question at hand is whether it should be carried out or not. Euthanasia involves deliberately ending a life to alleviate […]

Imagine being able to have your medical history, medication list, pharmacy preferences and allergies kept safe for you in one location that wouldn’t take up any space. Next, imagine being able to access this information instantly with just a mobile phone, or electronic reader, or if you are unable to do this a trained responder […]

Computers play a significant role in various everyday activities, including managing processes in an industrial workplace through the use of computerization as a control system. Computerization brings about a reduction in human errors and processing time, leading to increased productivity and the production of high-quality products. In the field of Information Systems, computerization focuses on […]

There are many ways safe practice can be promoted. Members of staff who are to be administering medication should understand how they could be administering and storing the medicines in a safer way. In this assignment, I will be shadowing a nurse as it is my first day in placement at the University Hospital of […]

Providing care and support to individuals who depend on your assistance is a highly rewarding career choice in adult nursing. As an adult nurse, you will encounter various obstacles, including patients rejecting suggested treatments and facing difficulties in establishing professional relationships. Excelling in communication skills and having emotional resilience are necessary to understand the requirements […]

John Smith is 33 year old and he suffers from a lot of disorders. He has epilepsy (seizures), cerebral palsy (paralysis), blood circulation problems, osteoporosis (weak bones), scoliosis, chest infection and nasal polyps (build-up of mucus). John and his family has provided a care plan that is essential in order to properly look after John, […]

When we use informal communication, it is normally when we are communicating with friends colleagues and also family. When using informal language it can sometimes make it harder to communicate and understand. For example when people are texting or even talking or on a chat forums. A lot of people might use this kind of […]

The problem of emergency department overcrowding has become an important issue for many emergency departments throughout the city and county of Los Angeles. Patients frequently have to wait hours just to get into the emergency department to be seen by a physician or other healthcare professionals. The problem does not seem to be getting better […]

Case study 1: A nurse is working in a hospital doing a night shift. She is working with a colleague at the child sector. Right now they are going around checking on all the children and giving them there medication. Whilst working her colleague who is a doctor has spilled a child’s medication which is […]

Technology is changing our lives rapidly through many different functions e. g. a television which enables us to watch many different types of program such documentaries, soaps, films, sport, music videos and the news (which allows people to see what is going on in their area and in the rest of the world). But I […]

This essay seeks to explore the fundamental differences between the healthcare systems of the UK and the US. In order to do so, the structures of the two systems must first be outlined.Whilst the UK operates a socialised welfare system funded by the state, the US healthcare facilities are, for the most part, owned and […]

In this essay, we discuss the impact of an attack that occurred when a male adolescent patient was out in Leeds at night. The text discusses the impact of traumatic brain injuries on various parties, including family, friends, police officers, and intensive care staff. It outlines the use of intubation and ventilation for patient care. […]

The author conducted an audit on her recent practice placement in a continuing care unit that primarily looked after patients in the final stages of life. Safe drug administration was chosen as the focus for the audit due to various reasons. The unit had a total of 24 beds, with each bed being assigned to […]

The terms (EMR) electronic health record and (EHR) electronic health records are often used interchangeably. However, they are different concepts even though they are both crucial to improve patient safety, improve the quality and efficiency of patient care, and reduce healthcare delivery costs. EHRs are reliant on EMRs being in place. EMRs will never reach […]

CEO Clive Meanwell is unsure as to the appropriate monetary value to bear down for the drug. Angiomax serves as an alternate drug to heparin. a low-cost decoagulant commonly used for patients undergoing angioplasty. While Angiomax has proven to be a more effective drug for both bad and really bad patients. the Medicines Company is […]

Abstraction The St. Dismas Medical Center (SDMC) Assisted Populating Facility (ALF) Project has been given the green light to tackle a decline in inpatient activity. The objective is to construct 100 units with varying degrees of assistance in a distinct residential facility linked to SDMC by late-July 2001. The project must be finished within an […]

“Resistance is Useless” Introduction: In today’s society, there is resistance towards adopting new technologies and innovations in ICT (Information Communication Technology). People fear losing something valuable and struggle with understanding how to use unfamiliar equipment. Some individuals prefer sticking to familiar ways of working and are hesitant to embrace change. Additionally, financial constraints and lack […]

Summary: Published on August 29, 2003, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) provided hospitals and doctors with the revised EMTALA obligations. These regulations aim to define the applicability of EMTALA and the specific circumstances in which it should be applied. The statutes within these regulations outline the responsibilities of different parties in diverse […]