Colonoscopy

Abortion has been a widely contested topic throughout our history. For many religious reasons abortion has been looked down upon and is described as something as awful as murder. What is often neglected to be put in perspective is the situation in which abortion is used. The stigma around the word abortion deters women from seeking out procedures like this for fear of judgement and shame. Abortion, when used in the right context, can be the best choice for both the mother and the unborn child.…

sexism ever conceive, frees the world of crowds of undesired females.A woman's risk of dying from having an abortion is 0.6 in 100,000, while the risk of dying from giving birth is around 14 times higher (8.8 in 100,000).The mortality rate of a colonoscopy is more than 40 times greater than that of an abortion.Now some reason on why people continue to have a abortion is because the u.s. supreme court has declared abortion to be a fundamental right allowed by the u.s. constitution.Some other…

are waiting for an extended amount of time to receive the care they need. The appointment wait times and backlog are some of the indicators of the problem. Veterans are waiting for months to receive critical care they need; for procedures like colonoscopies, and other specialty care that require immediate attention. Kesling (2014) explained that the waiting list of veterans seeking for health care is 50% higher now than it was a year ago and patients had to wait three, six months at a time,…

Impact of Access on Health Services Regardless of cultural background, gender, age, education, or income level all Americans should have access to quality health care. Policy makers and health care professionals need to continue working to find ways to reduce disparities. Adequate health care can prevent illness and disability, and help detect illnesses earlier. More importantly, early detection leads to early initiation of treatment, increased quality of life, reduced premature death, and an…

scintigraphy (white blood cell scan) is done to see how much inflammation is in the GI tract. Endoscopy is a good test so the doctor can explore different parts of the GI tract. Sigmoidoscopy allows examination of the sigmoid, the rectum & sigmoid colon. Colonoscopy shows the entire colon and can determine if you have Crohn’s or UC. There is a pill you can swallow that holds a tiny camera that takes many images, which are…

CANCER RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT OVARIAN CANCER SECTION A Ovarian cancer grows in the cells which make up the ovaries; the ovary, fallopian tube, and uterus. These cells are part of the female reproductive system, and are essential in the fertilization of eggs to create a fetus (Ovarian Cancer Alliance, 2014). Cancer is caused by abnormal cells which grow and spread rapidly to other areas of the body through the bloodstream (metastasis). These cells can form a tumor and follow the process of…

“The USPSTF strongly recommends screening for colorectal cancer using either high-sensitivity fecal occult blood testing (FOBT), sigmoidoscopy, or colonoscopy; screening should begin at age 50 years and continue until age 75 years” (Uphold & Graham, 2013, p. 31). She also needs a CMP, a CBC, a lipid profile, a urinalysis, and a thyroid function test. If the glucose level is high, a hemoglobin A1C should…

Brown is a board certified family physician. Dr. Brown receives his surgical privileges many years ago when he joined the staff at the rural hospital. This surgical privilege allows Dr. Brown to practice colonoscopies, C-sections, vasectomies, hemorrhoidectomies, and lump and bump surgeries which he had been trained to do during his residency. However, the case does not say if Dr. Brown is a board certified surgeon or how long his surgical privileges last. According…

piece was “why?” Then the vomiting started. I ended up in the hospital dehydrated, skinny, exhausted, and suffering with my first perianal abscess. When I told my doctors again what I thought was wrong, they ordered more tests—and, finally, a colonoscopy. My hunch was right. I was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease and my life changed forever. Lesson One: Adaptability. My first experience in the hospital was my worst. It was a new world to me. I didn’t know how to be sick. I felt…

1. Cabin chat (374) If you could fill up a swimming pool with anything what would it be? Would you rather be a princess or a superhero? What was your favorite part of the week? Those were the questions I asked when leading my first cabin chat. Cabin chat includes asking silly questions or a time to talk about experiences of life with a chronic illness. Cabin chat was always one of my favorite parts of camp because we could speak without fear of judgment or not understanding, even at the age of 7…