INTRODUCTION “There is such a special sweetness in being able to participate in creation” – Pamela S.Nadev “Passing the disease to a new born is a human rights violation. This should stop and all of us must try to make this a success,” Oscar Fernandes (Head of Forum of parliamentarians on HIV/AIDS) reportedly said when…
Psychedelics as Treatment for Depression in Patients with Dementia
Psychedelics as Treatment for Depression in Patients with Dementia Literature Review Older adults Aging is an inevitable part of life. Approximately 20% of the population in developed countries is comprised of adults over 60 years old (Wick, et al., 2000). The average life expectancy continues to grow meaning the risk of an individual developing an…
Factors Influencing Mental Illness Rates in Pakistan
Introduction At the 13 th year of her life, she was worried due to the recently started bleeding from her vaginal area without any manifested injury. She ran to her mother and asked that what is happening to her. Her mother scolded and asked her to put some piece of cloth over there so that…
Exploring The Understanding Of The Research Process Nursing Essay
The purpose of this assignment is to explore the research process and look at a specific topic. Research is an important factor within all health professions as it is essential to keep practice up-to-date. It is used to generate knowledge that will directly and indirectly influence midwfiery practice. Research is central to the aims of…
Case Study On A Breakdown Of Communication
Peter Roy Gillam died as a result of sepsis and pulmonary thrombo-emboli complicating a ruptured cerebral artery aneurysm with subarachnoid haemorrhage. The coroner’s report outlines the background and history surrounding this gentleman’s presentation to his local General Practitioner and subsequent presentation to Modbury Hospital. Contributing to this mans death the Coroner found the following: lack…
Issues in Angioplasty and Bypass Surgery
Bypassing Angioplasty When it comes to heart disease, surgical intervention is expensive, invasive, and largely ineffective. Studies show that traditional surgical interventions, such as angioplasty with stent placement and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) do not benefit stable patients. These treatments target stable plaques that is not in danger of rupturing to form a clot…
Research Design | Risks to Relapses in Alcoholism
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION “There is this to be said in favor of drinking that it takes the drunk and first out of society then Out of the world.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Alcohol is a central nervous system stimulant at low doses, and depressant at higher doses. Alcohol beverages come in range of different strengths….
Research Into Job Satisfaction Among Nurses
Nurses in most healthcare facilities have some of the highest levels of direct patient contact of any employees. Nursing force plays an essential role in achieving organizational goals and providing high quality care to the community. Hospitals are important health care and social system where nurses are the cornerstones for their effectiveness and efficiency. Many…
Radiation Exposure In Intraoral Radiography Health And Social Care Essay
Dental radiography is one of the most frequent types of radiological procedures performed. One of the projections that have been done in the dental radiography is the intraoral radiography, which means the film is put inside the patient’s mouth. The intraoral can be divided into four, which are bitewing view, periapical view, occlusal view and…
Impact of Health Inequalities on Parkinsons Disease Patient
In the department of health publication from ‘Vision to Reality’ (2001), the minister for public health, Yvette Cooper, and the chief medical officer, Professor Liam Donaldson, stated the following: ‘At the beginning of 21 st century, your chances of a healthy life still depend on what job you do, where you live, and how much…