A 72-year-old male presents to the clinic with 4 weeks of productive cough. He has a 10-year history of diagnosed COPD. He has a 45-year history of two packs a day cigarette smoking. He states he quit smoking due to financial needs about 6 years ago. He complains of pain in his chest from coughing, […]
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Checklist for Critically Appraising Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) CPG chosen for this appraisal: Antenatal and Postnatal Mental Health: Clinical Management and Service Guidance Please respond to the following questions. Support your responses with examples from the CPG. Is the guideline development process clearly described and transparent? Are conflicts of interest disclosed and appropriately managed?
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Rather than focus on the treatment of chronic disease, policies that influence population health tend to emphasize prevention and wellness; the reduction or elimination of waste and the eradication of health disparities based on race, ethnicity, language, income, gender, sexual orientation, disability and other factors. The reasoning is that good health belongs to the whole,
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Exploring Cultural Aspects of Healthcare in the Asian Community Contact an individual from the cultural group (ASIAN COMMUNITY) and conduct a cultural interview. This interview can be in person, over the phone, or through a video call. The individual can be a patient, neighbor, grandparent, in-law, or friend. Do not use your parent, brother, sister, spouse,
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Alterations in Cellular Processes At its core, pathology is the study of disease. Diseases occur for many reasons. But some, such as cystic fibrosis and Parkinson’s Disease, occur because of alterations that prevent cells from functioning normally. Understanding of signals and symptoms of alterations in cellular processes is a critical step in diagnosis and treatment
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For this formative assessment, you will write a proposal (300 words) addressing how to develop a hospital-led continuous education program focused on ethical issues. Use an example from something you have experience in your field of work. The proposal should include: Needs Assessment: Identify gaps in staff knowledge regarding ethical issues. Program Objectives: Define three
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Root Words – Male and Female Reproductive Systems (MS Word) Personalize a study plan. Include the following aspects in the discussion: Create five Male reproductive system and five female reproductive system medical terms above adding either or both, a prefix/suffix from the prior lists Post your list along with what each word means Discuss the study
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Applying Reproductive System Terminology Exploration of Reproductive System Terms Review and familiarize yourself with the terminology associated with the male and female reproductive systems. Identify any terms that are still unfamiliar or challenging. Root Term Breakdown Choose three terms from each system this week and break them down into root terms, prefixes, and suffixes. Provide
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In the modern era, there are few professions that do not to some extent rely on data. Stockbrokers rely on market data to advise clients on financial matters. Meteorologists rely on weather data to forecast weather conditions, while realtors rely on data to advise on the purchase and sale of property. In these and other
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The term “knowledge worker” was first coined by management consultant and author Peter Drucker in his book, The Landmarks of Tomorrow (1959). Drucker defined knowledge workers as high-level workers who apply theoretical and analytical knowledge, acquired through formal training, to develop products and services. Does this sound familiar? Nurses are very much knowledge workers. What has changed
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