Evolutionary medicine

Leadership Interview Donald Berwick In my search for a public health leader I tried local hospitals CEO’s and head charge nurses but when I got no response from them I began searching influential leaders in healthcare and Donald Berwick continuously came up. It was during an interview I watched of him done by Michelle Ficken and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement that I realized what a great candidate he would be for this paper. Dr. Donald Berwick is the founder of the Institute for…

Aging is an inevitable and natural process. There are many types of aging that one can consider. According to researchers Rowe & Kahn, they focus on what is normal and successful aging (John W. Rowe & Robert L. Kahn, 1997, p. 433). Normal aging is the changes individuals go through that are not detrimental to ones wellbeing. With age, a human body function starts to slow down; bones weaken, hearing gets worse, etc. These factors have to do with ones genes and the way they live their lifestyle.…

Gruber vs. Goodman Gruber and Goodman are two economist that are trying to help the public understand exactly what is going on in the Health care economy. They both feel that they have a grasp on exactly what is going to fix the situation, but their ideas are vastly different. Each thinks a different party should be in charge. Summaries Both of these economists have ideas about what would help fix the health care issues. Their books are filled with their ideas on what patients, doctors,…

Through advancing technologies, medical patients are able to connect with their doctors in cyberspace. In her article, “Is Telemedicine Right for You,” Bisgaard-Fratzen introduces the advantages of telemedicine heath care; economical pricing and convenience. Coinciding with Bisgaard-Fratzen’s ideas, Raymond’s article, “Pros and Cons of Getting a Second Opinion Online,” elaborates on the effects of getting an online second opinion. Though telemedicine offers promising advantages, the modern…

There is a shift in healthcare that is bringing forth opportunities to make a difference by the provision of quality care at a lower cost, with the potential of better outcomes. While there are several ways to make these prospective changes, via health care delivery models and technology, many are still seeking answers for the most efficient and effective approach. Wexler, Hefner, Welker, and McAlearney (2014) explore the various possibilities and opportunities where healthcare reform aims can…

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A Review and Reflection of Agnes’s Jacket by Gail Hornstein Evan Watters (2010), in his article, ‘The Americanization of Mental Illness’, describes how USA has exported mental illness to the world, he calls it "homogenizing the way the world goes mad” (para.1). Coupled with the constant expansion of the DSM and its diagnostic classifications, the pharmaceutical companies and the medicalization of psychiatry around the world, has greatly impacted how we approach mental health/ illness and its…

When the Jonsen, Siegler, Winslade “4 Topics” Model of ethical decision is applied to the case of Mrs. Lee, one can wonder what the true wishes of Mrs. Lee are. The family seems to do all the interaction with the medical staff, while Mrs. Lee just accepts whatever treatment is recommended for her. The first topic of medical indications includes “the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, and how the patient can benefit—if at all—from treatment” (Schumann JH, Alfandre D). Mrs. Lee was initially…

Healthcare providers are being urged to alter their healthcare practices to adapt to the changing landscape of healthcare delivery. The passing of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has motivated healthcare administrators and providers to start to alter the method in which services are provided and have outlined new incentives to improve quality. The ACA also promotes innovation in improving quality and delivery of healthcare services while remaining cost effective. Healthcare organizations and…

Universal healthcare could benefit the United States in several different ways since the affordable care act is still a financial burden to some of the American people. The need for it is growing substantially in the United States due to how many people are still uninsured. Universal healthcare is beneficial because it provides everyone coverage without financial hardship; promotes preventive care, which would contribute to less costly treatments; and improves quality of healthcare, leading to…