Broadmoor Hospital

When I was in the eighth grade, I made the decision to begin volunteering at York Hospital through the Summer Volunteer Program. At the time, I was planning to major in pre-med and wanted to eventually become a physician. I joined the program to explore this career path and discover what specialty I may have wanted to pursue in the future. After my first day of volunteering, my mind was completely changed about becoming a physician, I realized that I wanted to provide more hands-on care to…

my fellow classmates and I were informed about HIPAA which I have understood clearly. As a nursing student and a future nurse, patient confidentiality if very serious. I have had situations where a patient wishes to maintain contact outside of the hospital and I knew that I had to decline. In class, we reviewed other ways that social media use can be inappropriately. Mrs. Sykes presented “memes” that did not reflect well on nursing. Many of them made it look like nurses were too busy to deal…

the GP includes: severe headache, fever, fatigue, nausea, sensitivity to light, confusion, irritability, coughing, sneezing, blocked sinuses and neck stiffness. The GP notifies SA health of this life-threatening disease. Patient zero was sent to hospital for medical attention and treatment. Using the symptoms recorded by the GP, the disease was diagnosed and was identified to be meningococcal b. Meningococcal b is caused by a bacterium, meaning that it can be treated with certain antibiotics. A…

a period of growth and should be counted as a time of self-reflection. During the first week rotation, I had a notion that introductory pharmacy practice experiences (IPPEs) were just an application of concepts learned in pharmacy school. In the hospital, as an observer-participant I helped pharmacy technicians fill orders for patients and ensure that they are delivered to the right units. They also assist the pharmacist ensure that the pharmacy has the right amount of stock to meet patient…

A butt lift is a surgical procedure Dr. Farbod Esmailian uses to address the loose skin located above the buttocks, as well as low hanging buttocks. In addition, a patient who would like his or her butt to appear fuller may choose to have fat transferred from one area of the body to the buttocks. Dr. Esmailian can harvest fat from one area to use as a living transplant in the patient’s buttocks. Why People in Orange County Choose to Have a Butt Lift A butt lift is ideal for individuals who…

It was a lovely day and I was able to attend the unit meeting. Our care manager discussed a lot of pertinent information that can improve the quality of care that we are giving to the residents in the unit. She emphasised about the completion of short term care plans, bowel book and incident forms. She also reminded the staff regarding the incoming staff auditing, infection control policies, management of outbreak and confidentiality of the residents. In addition, she informed all the staff to…

I just wanted to drop you a short note on your patient [Name]. As I know you are well aware, she was seen by my partner, Dr. [Name] for evaluation for bile duct stones, and found to have very large load of stones in the left intrahepatic ducts. She returned to seen me on July 16, for repeat ERCP, at which time with the plan to use SPYGLASS cholangioscopy technology to try to manage these stones. We had provisionally also scheduled her for a PTC tomorrow if our efforts failed. We perform her…

Life brings us many joys, but one of the worst parts about aging are the visible signs associated with it-mainly wrinkles. Over the years, many different anti-wrinkle treatments have been developed and some have obviously worked better than others. As men and women continue to become more body conscious, they are struggling to find ways to reduce the visible signs of aging for a smoother, younger look. Advancements in anti-aging technology have brought about many different treatment remedies…

Many of my family members in Tennessee have many illnesses ranging from diabetes to atrial fibrillation and cancer, and as a result have to travel long distances to the nearest hospital quite often in order to keep their diseases controlled and their medications in stock. Some even come all the way to California to receive medical treatment. The need for physicians of all varieties is great in these rural and underserved communities…

Introduction It has long been established that every doctor has a duty of care towards their patient. Therefore, a doctor will have breached their duty if they have been found to be negligent during the course of treating the patient. A breach of duty can arise in the form of being careless in the way that they treated a patient or in failing to alert them to any risks associated with procedures, which will be the focal point of this essay. It will identify how the law has changed in regards to…