Introduction Continuing professional development (CPD), in reference to dentistry, is referred to as “the mechanism by which dental practitioners develop their skills and knowledge and maintain up-to-date practice” (Barnes et al., 2012). The main aims of CPD is to protect the public and patients, as well as supporting dental professionals in maintaining and improving their…
Advanced Dental Prosthetics Company Analysis
Executive Summary Advanced Dental Prosthetics is a small dental clinic and laboratory which will begin operation in January 2020 as a general partnership between Carol Duong, Kate Sheil, and Momo Shinohara. The establishment will initially house two dental prosthetists, one dental technician, and a receptionist. Located in Helensvale, the business strives to meet the demands…
Clinical Significance of Vagotomy and Vagus Nerve Anatomy to Modern Clinical Medicine
Overview of Vagus nerve anatomy: Cranial nerve ten (CN X), the vagus nerve, is a functionally diverse yet critical mediator of assorted modalities of innervation. The vagus nerve has the longest course of all cranial nerves and extends from the head to the abdomen (Fig 1). It elicits sensory, special sensory, motor and parasympathetic innervation…
Dental Patient Tests and Case Study
Periodontal Charting – Initial Visit MAXILLA DATE: 12/08/19 Buccal 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Pocket Depth 2 2 2 2 2 6 3 1 3 3 1 3 2 1 3 5 3 4 4 2 3 BOP/SUP B B B B B B…
Hypertension Case Study Nursing
1) CASE SUMMARY Mr. MS is a 58-year-old Malay male who was previously diagnosed with hypertension, gout and triple vessel ischemic heart disease. He first presented with chest pain in March 2010 where he was diagnosed with ischemic heart disease. He was unable to complete an exercise stress test and an angiogram done in Hospital…
Criticisms of Evidence-Based Medicine
“Evidence-Based Medicine tells us to use only evidence from clinical trials and high quality observational studies in making clinical decisions. That evidence is statistical, comprising summary data (e.g. averages) from large groups. Whereas clinical decisions concern individuals and their particular circumstances. So, Evidence-Based Medicine cannot after all be a correct account of how doctors should…
History of Herbal Medicine
Thomas Bartram: medical herbalist, homeopath, naturopath and osteopath. He lived and worked in Christchurch, Dorset and was a Fellow of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, the Royal Society of Health and the Health Food Institute. Born on the 14 th July 1912 in Norwich, his first job was at Smith’s the Chemist. He met…
Pathology And Laboratory Medicine Organisation Health And Social Care Essay
My aims of this section will be achieved through independent research, reading and reviewing articles, books, newspapers and accredited websites which will be demonstrated throughout this process of reflection. State the activities that you have carried out to help you to achieve your learning goal? To build a basic understanding in pathology and laboratory medicine…
Peer Recovery Coaches in the Emergency Department: A New Resource
Introduction Peer recovery coaching in the emergency department is critical in supporting patients with substance abuse disorders. They facilitate recovery through development of individualized plans and pathways as well as provide diversified support in emergency departments. Recovery coaches are trained personal mentors who are engaged in the recovery process from addictions such as alcohol and…
Care- rationale and outcome in Coronary Care Unit
Nurses are required to continue education and upgrading of skills to ensure their patients receive the best possible nursing care. Cardiac nursing is a dedicated nursing practice that gives focused and precise nursing interventions, that are governed by the best practice nursing standards using latest research based facts. Nurses need to have good technique and…