Introduction (400-600 words): 538 Hepatitis C virus (HCV) was first identified in patients with transfusion-associated hepatitis in which Feinstone and team in 1975 found no relation to viral hepatitis type A or B and so classifying HCV as non-A, non-B hepatitis (Feinstone et al., 1975). HCV is a positive-sense single stranded RNA belonging to the…
Hospital SWOT Analysis
Strengths Bridgeport hospital is one of the five hospitals apart of the Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS). Through collaborative efforts, this hospital takes pride in providing high quality patient-centered care with other networks who share the same goal (Bridgeport Hospital, 2019). The value/emphasis placed on teamwork is the first strength that supports the implementation…
Complaint of Chest Pain Case Study
Jon Teegardin When assessing the patient with chest pain, it is important to pay attention to all of the information available from the patient. Not all chest pain is related to cardiac issues, and not all incidents of myocardial infarction present with classic chest pain symptoms. There are many possible causes of chest pain. The…
Community Health Analysis: Rheumatic Fever in Maori Individuals
INTRODUCTION Starting with a sore throat and eventually leading to a serious disease. Rheumatic Fever is one of the most preventable leading diseases amongst the community; beginning with ‘strep throat’; a throat infection caused by a bacteria called Group A Streptococcus; constant re-occurrence of untreated strep throats are the main cause behind Rheumatic Fever amongst…
Schizophrenia: Treatment- Portrayal and Stigma
ABSTRACT MENTAL ILLNESS AS PORTRAYED IN THE MOVIE A BEAUTIFUL MIND Associated Signs and Symptoms of Schizophrenia The movie A Beautiful Mind is an adaptation of the book by the same name and is a biopic based on the life of Nobel Prize winning economist, John Forbes Nash, Jr. The movie portrays the symptoms and…
Swot Analysis Of Health Care Organization Mayo Clinic Health Essay
Mayo Clinic is the first and largest not-for-profit medical group practice, health care organization initially run as a temporary hospital by the practice of Dr. William and his two sons, William J. and Charles H. Mayo when a Tornado struck Rochester in 1883. Today however Mayo Clinic has thrived into a huge organization with three clinics…
SWOT Analysis for Healthcare Provider
SWOT Analysis Paper Abstract The SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis is an important part of the strategic planning process and should be reviewed on an ongoing basis (Simoneaux & Stroud, 2011). The SWOT analysis backs up the business plan that serves as a map for employees to seek guidance on how to direct…
Role of Magnesium in Health and Disease Processes
Health concerns have become a fundamental issue in the 21 st century. People around the world are taking a more active role in matters concerning their health. The internet is loaded with information that is geared towards educating people on making healthier choices. Many factors come into play for the effective functioning of the body…
Global Nutrition and Health Essay
Global Nutrition and Health: Analysis of Argentina 1. Typical Agricultural Practices Argentina lies in the South American continent. It is still considered a developing country; however, Argentina is one of the leading countries in terms of agricultural products. According to OECD Directory of Trade and Agriculture, Ken Ash, Argentina is one of the key players…
Patient Physical and Mental Health Care Decisions
INTRODUCTION CASE STUDY: HISTORY OF SIMON Simon Evans, a 32 year man has been diagnosed of schizophrenia at just 20 years of age and his illness comes with negative symptoms. Simon’s diet is poor; eating erratically, he is a chain-smoker and stays up all night. His symptoms are but not limited to auditory hallucinations, disorders…