Introduction I have chosen to focus on discussing topic 1 (Financialisation) and topic 6 (Critical drivers of the modern business environment), including discussing why these topics are important in contemporary business, by using the NHS as an example where I have previously worked as a Doctor. I will be dividing this essay in to two…
Factors for Infection Prevention and Control
INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL INTRODUCTION In this assignment I will explain what Infection prevention and control is, describe the infection prevention controls in my workplace, describe the correct procedure for hand washing and when I should wash my hands and why, I will also include a hand washing poster in my appendix. I will also…
Strategy Proposal for Alcohol Addiction
Propose a strategy to help reduce alcohol addiction based on your knowledge of current prevention, screening or intervention strategies. Introduction Addiction can be defined as a behavioural process that provides pleasure and relief from internal discomfort, however, it includes a recurring failure to control the behaviour and a continuation of this behaviour despite its harmful…
Application of Groupwork Theory to Discharge Group
Identify an intervention with a service user or service users from your own practice. Discuss the theories for practice that informed the chosen intervention. Illustrate your answer with examples from your practice and evaluate the outcomes of the practice. Any names used have been anonymised and I have used pseudonyms throughout to ensure confidentiality. In…
Preventing Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI)
Introduction Clinical governance is important for providing safe care to patients and is essential to continuous improvement in patient safety.(vicgov) One of the key components in relation to this safety and quality issue in health care is preventing and controlling healthcare associated infections(HAI) which plays a significant role in poor outcomes of patients.(sahealth) To prevent…
Ethical Dilemmas for the Geriatric Generation
Ethical Dilemmas for the Geriatric Generation Scenario #1 REQUIRED: A 78-year old woman has been given the diagnosis of breast cancer after a biopsy. The surgeon responsible visited with the patient and told her she needs surgery, provides the form and requests she sign it. The Physician Assistant is to retrieve the signed consent. There…
An Understanding Of Geriatrics Health And Social Care Essay
The role of the radiographer is no different than that of all other health professionals. The whole person must be treated, not just the manifested symptoms of an illness or injury. Medical imaging and therapeutic procedures reflect the impacts of ongoing systemic aging in documentable and visual forms. Adapting procedures to accommodate disabilities and diseases…
A Review of a Service Users Experience in a Community Hospital
This essay is a review of a service user’s experience in a community hospital following discharge from an acute hospital. During this essay the patient will be referred to as Mrs C in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct, this is to maintain their privacy and confidentiality (NMC 2018). Consent was…
Case Study: Adolescent Type 1 Diabetes
Mary is 19 old female as she just come for higher studies in university. She was diagnosed diabetes type 1 at the age of 11. Her objective data shows the symptoms of uncontrolled diabetes. Diabetes have many complication include diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperglycemia, hyperosmotic non-ketotic state, and hypoglycaemia. In Australia 3.2% of female and 4.0 %…
Colorectal Cancer Screening – Importance and Strategies
The transformation of the United States healthcare system aims to advance and enhance the quality of healthcare delivery and patients’ health (Krist). Preventive care is a significant aspect of the transformation of healthcare. Cancer remains a top source of the number of deaths in the United States, although colorectal cancer (CRC) is a preventable disease….