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Domestic violence and public health – The role of the midwife. Why is domestic violence a public health issue for midwives? The latest triennial maternal mortality report (CEMACH, 2004) reveals that for the years 2000-2002 eleven new mothers were murdered, within six weeks of giving birth, by their partners. The report highlights that domestic violence…

Introduction Law enforcement officers are usually the first to come in contact with a particular crisis in a given setting. As a result, most law enforcement units have established a Crisis Intervention Team in their departments. One of the aims of crisis intervention in law enforcement is to give all officers the necessary resources to…

The benefits of exercise and the impact it has on our mental and physical wellbeing is well documented and researched. The NHS and the department of health have invested heavily into exercise and its benefits on both our physical and emotional well-being. Overwhelming evidence shows that regular exercise reduces the risks of all major illnesses…

Peter John Ignacio Jael Wafula Support Planning for Geriatric Health Conditions Introduction Today, our society consists of increasing number of people aged sixty five and over. This is the result of the baby boomer effect in which post world war two children are now in the latter stages of their lives. It is believed that…

Maternal mortality is defined as death of women from pregnancy- related complications occurring throughout pregnancy, labor, childbirth and in the postpartum period (up to the 42nd days after birth (WHR, 2005). Maternal mortality is one of the major public health concerns in the world. Death during postnatal period is playing an important role in increasing…

Reflective account of on-going nursing training programme This essay is a reflective account on the progress I have made during the on-going nursing training programme I have embarked upon. The areas I intend to cover include the usefulness of assessment feedback for facilitating growth and for understanding the areas that need to be improved in…

The aim of this essay is to explore the ethical principles, mainly looking at the principle of autonomy; Ethical principles are used for staff to meet the requirements of others to an appropriate standard of social and professional behaviour, General Medical Council. (2009). The purpose and status of this guidance. Available: http://www.gmc-uk.org/education/undergraduate/professional_behaviour.asp#The_purpose_and_status_of_this_guidance. Last accessed 16…

Collaborative Opportunities While romantic interests or relationships are normal during adolescence, many adolescents experience several issues, including violence, abuse, and emotional or cyberbullying. According to the [CDC] (2016), adolescent dating violence involves any physical, sexual, and psychological aggression within a dating or intimate relationship. Dating violence also encompasses stalking and aggression transmitted electronically. A 2018…

A Nurse Board received a complaint concerning allegations that registered nurse, whilst working in the emergency department of hospital, practiced outside the scope by knowingly providing prescription only medication to a patient without the authority of medical officer. When interviewed, the nurse stated the patient attended the emergency department for treatment and the department was…

Abstract This paper will discuss and open up about the reality of cultural diversity and equality. There are different factors in which equality can be quantified but this work will focus mainly on the healthcare system of New Zealand. It would show why there are still differences on how to access it even though all…