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…
Importance of Therapeutic Relationship in Herbal Medicine Clinical Outcomes
Discuss the importance of the therapeutic relationship to clinical outcomes in herbal medicine It is widely thought that the difference in the therapeutic relationship, within the context of a consultation with a complementary health practitioner, is one of the primary factors why people seek out this form of care as opposed to allopathic. Although seemingly…
Case Study of Diagnosis of Neutropenia Patient
A 45 year old physically fit patient was admitted to hospital following several visits to his General Practitioner (GP) where is was complaining of decreased appetite, constipation, fever, chills, headaches, cramping, vertigo and respiratory problems after experiencing some hay fever like symptoms one week ago. He was commenced on Roxithromycin 150mg b.d and his GP…
Causes and Effects of Heart Failure
Elizabeth Makouta K. Assessment 2 Definition of Heart Failure: This is usually a progressive condition that reflects weakening of the heart by coronary atherosclerosis meaning the coronary vessels is build up with fatty clogging (Marieb 2012 p369) The body systems affected are: Kidney, Heart, Lungs, and Digestive System . Kidney’s function : is to eliminate…
Case Study On A Patient With Heart Failure
Mr. SB, 60-year-old male is a retiree and was admitted to the hospital accompanied by his daughter. He is 100kg at a height of 180cm so his calculated body mass index (BMI) was 30.9 indicating that he was overweight. When admitted, patient was complained of shortness of breath for 2 weeks and was worsening on…