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Case Study Assignment For: Mindy Colburn From: Catherine Aragona NRSG 10032 Mohawk College Case Scenario Seven: Preston Schmidt Preston Schmidt is a 22-year-old male who is diagnosed with cancer of the lest testicle. Preston is scheduled for a unilateral orchiectomy. Preston has had history of an anaphylactic allergy to latex and severe depression. Preston’s age, the type of surgery and his history of depression are taken into consideration to develop a plan of care so he may…

"Self Acceptance" Defining you and your situation and realistically looking at yourself is commonly known as self acceptance. The meaning of self acceptance can be seen as accepting the following things about yourself and dealing with those things in a positive manner which can enhance your ability to have a healthy , productive life. Accept that you have a medical condition and that you do not personally have all the answers to properly deal with this condition with which you are…

“Callings” by Dave Isay is a StoryCorps novel that focuses on the purpose and passion of work. Isay’s work intends to inform people of all ages of the endless possibilities they have available to them to pursue a career that is fulfilling and rewarding. I’ve always had a passion for science and have been very involved in the science community for the past seven years, naturally meaning I would like to pursue a career and further my education in the realm of science, particularly physical…

66). Later on he begins to further appreciate the sanctity of his role as a physician through his role as a terminally-ill patient, which led him to realize that “terminal illness is the perfect gift to that young man who had wanted to understand death” (Kalanithi 147). Overall, Kalanithi had to face his own mortality and try to understand what made his life worth living in order to fully understand the power that a physician…

Honoring Parents’ Requests: the Ethicality of Termination in Case Study #1 Ethical dilemmas revolving around those with disabilities are quite frequently a topic of contention within the general public, namely that of which asks the question of whether or not one with a disability should live or face significant struggles in the future. The case presented involves a child with Down Syndrome who necessarily requires a stomach procedure in order to survive independently; the child’s parents…

The term “Euthanasia” originally means good death, now commonly known as mercy killing. The modern meaning of euthanasia according to BBC special report it is described as any action or omission intended to end the life of a patient on the grounds that his or her life is not worth living. Legalization of euthanasia has been a debatable topic in many countries with different views in terms of legal and ethical consideration for both healthcare providers and patients. (Fraser & Walters, 2000) With…

I was twenty-five years old, single, and a lab tech at a local hospital. I always thought of being a nurse but considered other jobs as well. I believe in the value that every individual should be treated with love and respect. I also believe in the value of a team or group effort. Martha is fifty-one years old, married, and a deli worker by day and a telemarketer at night. Martha’s moral commitment to animals is impressively strong. Myself and Martha are different people, living different…

I decided to try and get myself checked into a psychiatric hospital, I wanted to feel better. They told me "You aren't severe enough." When I walked out of the building, I lost it. I broke down, I screamed because I didn't even want my parents to look at me. I had one of my friends with me, he had been in one of those places before. When we got in the car, he just held me and pet my hair while I stared out the window. I was just so broken feeling. I always joke about my depression when I'm…

her article, Death Without Dignity, describes the effects of allowing euthanasia in all states of the United States. Euthanasia is not accepted in all states as of today. Physician aid in dying, or assisted suicide, is legal in the states of Vermont, Oregon, Montana, and Washington. The key difference between euthanasia and physician aid in dying is who administers the lethal dose of medication. Gurwitch’s purpose of this article is to persuade her readers to the benefits of allowing euthanasia…

Vilayanur S. Ramachandran had a numerous number of family and teachers who supported him. His parents gave him a fine microscope when he was only eleven. His teachers supported his curiosity and gave him materials for experiments he had wanted to do. In “Neuroscience – The New Philosophy” he wrote about the nature of consciousness and the characteristics of self. So what do you think the characteristics of “the self” are? Do you think we choose our own destinies? Additionally, do we have…