Breast self-examination

The importance of pre-screening As we all know in Clinical Research providing qualified subjects, clean/good data and the safety of our subjects is of the utmost important. Therefore it is vitally important to complete a thorough pre-screening of each potential subject. In order to do this the following should be done; Request the Medical Records of the potential subject and make sure they are RECEIVED and reviewed PRIOR to Visit 1. Why is this so important? Having the Medical Records in…

1. Develop at least 2 complete nursing diagnoses related to client’s history. Rape-Trauma Syndrome related to forced sexual penetration as evidenced by shame, fear, and helplessness. (610) Risk for Post Trauma Syndrome related to inadequate social support. (594) Stress Overload related to chronic illness as evidenced by reports of difficulty in functioning. (768) Risk for ineffective activity planning related to insufficient support systems. (49) 2. Identify the components included in a client’s…

I am not finished becoming the individual that I will one day be. In this past year, my personal character has developed exponentially and particular traits and strengths of my character have become evident. My first year of college taught me more about myself than the entirety of my youth had previously taught me. It taught me that given any task or challenge, if I put my mind to it and commit myself, I possess the work-ethic and persistence to perform whatever it takes to accomplish the task…

How Should Students Study? Learning is a challenging process and learning habits have always been an intriguing topic for researchers, but this topic is the greatest concern to us, the students. Students learn a variety of things in a limited time, and they would benefit from the so-called learning strategies. It appears that how information is presented not only changes what we have learned but also affects how well we have acquired it. Thus, I am going to talk about two learning strategies –…

Daniel arrives to sessions consistently and on time, dressed casually, with appropriate hygiene. He appears his stated age. Daniel displays poor posture, slouching periodically throughout session. Daniel is of average height and weight for his age group and does not display any unusual physical characteristics. He makes culturally congruent eye contact, looking directly into the clinician’s eyes when speaking, and his motor activity is relaxed and unimpaired. In regards to his gait and mobility,…

While perusing the list of notable people within the field of library studies, I came across Judith Krug. I felt that it was serendipitous that I picked out her name as my librarians and I were eagerly discussing plans for Banned Book Week. This American Library Association (ALA) campaign is widely looked forward to not just by myself, but by library teams across the country. It’s only fitting to honor her by researching her accomplishments and continuing her life’s work in preserving…

The Evolution of Breast Cancer Technology With the advancement of technology the detection of breast cancer in screenings has improved over the years, thus leading to a profuse amount of saved lives. The first sighting of breast cancer has no exact known date, but historians found evidence of breast cancer dated back to 1600 BC in Egyptian writings. (Mandal) With more knowledge about breast cancer, women and some men are able to conduct self-examinations and receive proper screenings in order to…

Physical Examination of the Female Breast Physical examination of the female breasts is an important screening method and should be performed by all women periodically (Gotzsche, 2015). The process is useful in early detection of breast cancer which could help in improving the prognosis of the patient. The physical examination and its principles should be learnt by all women as the procedure can be performed at home independently, especially by individuals who are genetically predisposed to…

The use of ultrasound images in a medical education environment has been largely ignored. Based on Hoppmann et al., (2011) , incorporating ultrasound into the M2 year of medical school would promote the advancement of student knowledge on pathology and familiarize them with scenarios in different anatomical structures. The ideal approach would involve reinforcing understanding of medical conditions by identifying them using ultrasound images. For example, in conducting an eye exam, an ultrasound…

Since all of the Chinese students are used to Chinese educational system, they inevitably have to adjust to the new systems as they begin their graduate education in the U.S. In the American educational system, blind discipline is devalued and self-directedness is encouraged. According to Jian Haixing, the author of In America, One Can Learn Many Things, she points out that “emphasis on individual autonomy accordingly trivializes the relationship between mentors and students”. Just as Liberman…