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programming, have allowed for tests and simulations which have proved the idea of dyslexic people processing in a different part of the brain and a lower amount of activity than non-impaired people. With MRIs, magnetic resonance imaging, researchers observe and document brain activity when an individual is asked to complete a distinct cognitive task (Shaywitz). Professors of Pediatrics and Neurology Sally E. Shaywitz and Bennett A. Shaywitz have conducted experiments and…

Informatics in nursing has provided a safer mechanism for health care providers to document in a much faster and accurate way. In 2004, President George W. Bush set a goal that the majority health data be in an electronic format by 2014, which included medical records that are shared by many institutions and other technologies for safer health care (As cited by Spencer, 2012). I will discuss the importance of health informatics, health information, and health information technology and how…

Centennial Medical Center (CMC) in Nashville, Tennessee. CMC is a 657 beds hospital CMC that has 657 beds, and covers 43 acres of land and offers services in behavioral health, women’s health, pediatric, oncology, cardiovascular, diabetic, emergency, imaging, neurology, orthopedic, rehabilitation, sleep, intensive care, and surgery (HCAHealthcare.Com, 2016). The funds from this grant will allow this purposed program to hire three staff members (one full-time, and two part-time) whose job will…

pre-operative assessment appointment weeks or days before their surgery is due, while at the appointment blood tests and general health assessment are done to see if the patient is fit for the surgery and it’s during this time that the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan and X-ray of the spine is done (NHS Choices, 2015). Before Mrs Danty’s admission to the ward she was advised to attend the pre- operative assessment clinic where she was given all the information regarding the surgery and was…

Ami Vitale: The importance of empowering the world’s women and children In her lecture world renowned photographer, Ami Vitale describes the importance of photojournalism, “Photography is an incredible passport to engaging and changing the world” (Behrmann). In other words, Vitale tries to make the point that it is essential to build a portfolio that is as socially impactful as it is beautiful. A portfolio that holds significant meaning. In her own global work, Vitale has focused on many…

epididymis II. Unavailable Radiologists to expedite the further diagnostic imaging studies with time-sensitive health occurrence Scenario: As an urgent appointment, when Greg referred to an urologist III. Absent of prioritization criteria, such as CT Scans for discharging patients Scenario: When Greg went for a CT scan of his suspected cancer IV. Unreachable of responsible healthcare…

The sexualization of children and what schools can do about it. There are several components to sexualization, and these set it apart from healthy sexuality. Healthy sexuality is an important component of both physical and mental health, fosters intimacy, bonding, and shared pleasure, and involves mutual respect between consenting partners (Satcher, 2001; Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States [SIECUS], 2004). There are many examples of the sexualization of…

Sickle cell anemia is an autosomal recessive inherited disorder that affects red blood cells. The sickle cell gene inherited form both parents causes the production of structurally abnormal hemoglobin, clinical known as hemoglobin S, which cluster together, causing red blood cells to become rigid and develop a crescent shape. These sickled cells become trapped in small blood vessel and block them, reducing blood and oxygen flow in many parts of the body, and leading to tissue and organ damage.…

Abstract Studies have shown that the increase of population in the United States is estimated to increase by 10.8% in this current decade. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that due to the growth in population, there will also be a growth in healthcare employment. (6) With the growth in the population and the healthcare industry, providers will begin looking for more and more ways to increase the quality of patient care. As healthcare providers look for more and more ways to…

Value Stream Mapping (“VSM”) is a lean manufacturing or lean enterprise technique used to document, analyze and improve the flow of information or materials required to produce a product or service for a customer [1]. In the Emergency Department, the customer is the patient and the product is the service rendered. Central to Value Stream Mapping in the Emergency Department (“ED”) setting is its focus on the patient with analysis of activities viewed from the patient’s perspective. VSM is a…