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<!–Content Start–> Introduction Health promotion is a vast and complex subject, encompassing aspects of definitions of health, practical and political approaches to promoting health, education, social policy and particular notions related to preventative approaches to lifestyle management. As such, it requires careful examination and consideration in terms of the current UK socio-political culture and in…

Mental health is the condition of an individual with regards to their psychological and emotional well-being.  According to mental health charity Mind (England and Wales) there are approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK who will experience a mental health problem each year.  In England 1 in 6 people report experiencing a mental health…

Introduction The term “Diabetes” is known widely as a disease which affects people who are overweight; although this disease is a common side effect which comes with being unhealthy, there are many other types of this disease that affect people who have no control over it. Diabetes is a conditon with a group of different…

Introduction Diabetes is a disease which has a significant impact on individuals, family and society (DH, 2002). It affects 1.4 million people across the UK (Hilton and Digner, 2006). Such is the significance of the disease for the National Health Service (NHS) and other resources and services, that the Department of Health published the National…

The antenatal period offers many opportunities to provide targeted health services. Antenatal care became associated with general health evaluation as a result of the increasing recognition of these factors as nutrition, social conditions and birth spacing influence pregnancy outcomes.(1) It is now accepted that maternity services should be centered on the woman and her needs….

Identifying and meeting the needs of the individual client Annie Mc Donald Client One Social isolation Client Profile Mary is an 85 year old female. Mary is currently in the nursing home now for 6 months. Mary had to stay in care when she came dependant on 24-hour care. Mary lived in the country with…

Fundamantals of public Health: Science and Practice Assessment This assignment will consider a given case study involving a lady named Melissa, she is a 45 year old Afro-Caribbean lady who had a University education. She now has a good job managing a regional chain of high street clothing stores. She has been engaged to her…

Introduction Medication compliance is a significant issue in the care of people with mental health conditions, particularly if the mental health condition is of an enduring and severe nature. The reason for this is that there is an increased likelihood of symptoms returning without the individual maintaining adherence to a prescribed medication regime. Conditions such…

This case study aims to achieve the following learning outcomes: to demonstrate a critical and systematic understanding of the psychological and sociological factors which influence patient care, to critically explore the aspects of risk assessment and safeguarding to promote safe, effective care, to demonstrate detailed and current knowledge of inter-professional working and how it promotes…

Part 1 – Case study and treatment plan Summary Jacob is a 63 year old man with a history of Major depressive disorder and Alcohol use disorder. He lives alone and has had many failed relationships, leaving him feeling isolated and worthless for the last 10 years or so. He has cycles of binge drinking…