Evolutionary medicine

Colonization has had a great impact on the lives of Indigenous people. Since the first European settlers came to Canada, the way of life, traditions, and culture of Indigenous people have been threatened. Additionally, their mental and physical health have been impacted by methods of assimilation and government policies . Numerous diseases were introduced to Native communities thanks to the contact with Europeans . However, the social conditions of Indigenous people also contributed to the…

recent as 2009, conducted at Harvard Medical School and Cambridge Health Alliance, concluded that about 45,000 deaths annually were a result of lack of health coverage, two and half times higher than a previous study done in 2002 by the Institute of Medicine (Cecere). This provides justification for the position consumers take on the case of drug…

The legal and political challenges to global mental health discussed in this paper include the need for more research on cost-effective remedies and funding available to boost access to mental health services, including bipolar disorders, and the need for constructive strategic dialogue and formulation and implementation of policies. Bipolar disorders poses a significant economic challenge, not only on the individuals with the illness but also on communities, healthcare networks and government…

Argument 3 : Importance of the privilege The Doctor-client confidentiality agreement is an extremely important factor of the medical field in today’s society and is the underlying aspect that allowed medical practitioners to effectively and efficiently do their jobs. The reason why doctor- client confidentiality is an important factor in modern day medical practice is that by receiving information from the client the medical practitioner will be able to investigate and attempt to solve…

Acute care service is a level of health care in which a patient is treated for a brief but severe episode of illness, for conditions that are the result of disease or trauma, and during recovery from surgery. Acute care services are usually delivered by a team of health care professionals from a range of medical and surgical specialties using technical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and medical supplies. The acute care settings include but are not limited to the emergency department, intensive care…

After completing my cultural assessment in class, I had to find a time to interview my mother, Kimberly. Luckily, this past week she has been out of school on spring break so it was easier for her to have the time to answer all the questions. I called her Tuesday March 29th around two o’clock in the afternoon. She was just finishing mopping the kitchen floor and was sitting down to eat. She told me that I could ask her the questions while she ate. I began asking her the questions, answering the…

1. How will you contribute to the mission of the NURSE Corps Scholarship Program in providing care to underserved communities? Health illiteracy and lack of healthcare access in low income areas are well documented by my studies. This population is also known to have many comorbidities and a shortage of primary care providers. I want to make a difference in low income communities because they are underserved and improvised. Therefore, my contribution begins with furthering my education at Emory…

Systems Theory Paper The relationship between quality of care, health promotion, and the medical care delivery system is critical, dynamic, and often a source of frustration, confusion, and error. The sophistication of a health care system can undermine the efforts of medical care practitioners in the promotion of the well-being of patients under their care. The hospital, X Health Centre, consists of acute, home, extended, and ambulatory care subsystems, all of which are functional with the…

On the last day of November 2008. A young man was murmuring about his pain lying inside a hospital room. His eyes were dark, and his head became bold as a result of a series of chemotherapy and the effect of the medicines he took. He could not breathe well, even with the help of an oxygen mask because his tumor metastasized to the lung. The doctor told his family to prepare for the worst situation as this was going to be his last few hours before death. Family members were surrounding him and…

Being able to apply biology based science to medical use paves the way to further study the complexity of the human body. The limitless discoveries that can be made in the realm of biomedical science in which potential new medical advances, cures and a deeper anatomical understanding is what motivates me to be a part of this ever-changing profession. I recall being introduced to science in school and how there was so much I didn’t know and my need to absorb new information . Since then my…