Healthy People 2020: Increase Juvenile Residential Facilities that Screen for Mental Health Abstract Healthy People 2020 (HP 2020) defines mental health as being vital to personal well-being familial and interpersonal relationships, and allowing for the capacity to successfully contribute to one’s community and society. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Disease Prevention…
Epidemiology of Drug Misuse
This assignment is going to focus on drug misuse according to Goldberg(2018)’ being addicted is not only cocaine or other illegal drugs but it can be prescribed drugs like tramadol painkillers’ by the doctor meaning an individual will take extra required dose that has been prescribed for an individual thus abusing substance. Epidemiology is going…
Influenza: Epidemiology- Structure and Diagnostic Methods
Influenza – A contagious viral infection affecting both the upper and lower respiratory tract Abstract Influenza continues to be a major public health concern despite significant advancement in vaccination and viral research. Influenza is a communicable viral disease that is known to affect the upper respiratory tract including lower and upper respiratory passages. In 1918,…
Health and Safety in Health and Social Care Workplace
Table of Contents (Jump to) Introduction Q1. In health and social care organizations: review systems, policies and procedures used in communicating and maintain health and safety at work in accordance to legislative requirements. Q2. From this case study 1 above; analyse health and safety priorities that are important to Mr W’s health and wellbeing. In…
Bland-Altman Agreement Analysis in Laboratory Research
Use of Bland-Altman agreement analysis in laboratory research: A survey of current reporting standards. Introduction- Advances in technology have led to development of new instruments and measurement devices in field of medicine. The clinicians and researchers often need to compare a newer method of measurement with an established one, to check for interchangeability. While assessing…
Professional Standards and Institutional Ethics in Nursing
Holly Bolick Case One Unfortunately, abuse in health care exists, especially in nursing homes. With that being said, all health care personnel must be aware of the possible signs of abuse and educated on what to do when a case like this one presents itself. Mrs. Lewis absolutely acted correctly and was bound by law…
Comparison of Breast Cancer Treatments
Abstract In this paper we will discussing five different ways to treat Breast Cancer .Breast Cancer is when the cells grow out of control and form a tumor that can be seen by xray for felt like a lump. Treatment depends on the size of the tumor .we will be discussing five different ways to…
Tay-Sachs Disease: Causes- Pathology and Treatment
Abstract Tay-Sachs disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that occurs when an individual has a mutation within the HEXA gene, hindering the central nervous system’s ability to break down toxins (Vu et al., 2018). These toxins build up within the body and destroy neurons located in the brain and spinal cord. Due to neuronal death within…
Ethical Issues with HIV Positive Clients
Introduction HIV and infectious diseases is a sensitive issue that has prompted the introduction of additional laws to protect the psychological and emotional needs of the clients. Ethical values basically guide ethical behavior and conduct. Various moral concerns have been identified since the emergence of HIV. Ethical Principles Basic principles that guide medical behavior include…
Ethics of Research Trials in Developing Countries
Zoheb Rafique INTRODUCTION: Asia is the most diverse continent in the world in terms of culture, religion, population size, finance, education, health care, academic research, general population skills, and governmental drug regulations. Each Asian country has its own unique qualities when it comes to attracting industry sponsored clinical trials. Factors that influence selecting location of…