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Introduction A common issue in all health care fields is adherence to treatment. It is difficult for individuals to change their behaviours and to maintain those behaviours. Every person has their own perspective on their health and makes decisions about their health in different ways. Some individuals deny that they have a health problem, some are reluctant to manage their health, and others follow advice from practitioners without question. Health care practitioners are faced with the…

"Evidence-based practice (EBP) committees provide a streamlined approach for improving clinical/bedside practice decisions based on current research. The Magnet program is designed to guide nurses in clinical practice and making recommendations, and the EBP committee is a mechanism by which to do this." (Dean,2009). I have severed on a unit based council committee at my current hospital. In our council meetings we address issues that arise in our department including nursing issues and patient…

Based on your management experience and course readings, what are the important elements, characteristics and criteria for an effective physician-administration leadership team? Our text outlines eight areas identified in a study by American College of Medical Practice executives a important domains for practice management. These include: -Financial management -Human Resources management -Planning and Marketing -Information management -Risk management -Governance and organization dynamic…

Sexual networks refer to “groups of people who can be considered “linked” by sequential or concurrent sexual partners” (HealthyPeople.gov). A person may have only 1 sex partner, but if his/hers partner is engaging in high sexual risk activities, then the person is at higher risk for STDs than a similar individual from a non-risky network (HealthyPeople.gov). Perhaps the most important social factors contributing to the spread of STDs in all communities is sexuality and secrecy. The stigma…

Primarily, touch is a caring intervention that serves to promote comfort, protection, health, and well-being. Touch may be shown through various actions such as, holding one’s hand in times of sadness or giving gentle massages. The touch that accompanies massages can make one’s presence and experiences feel accepted and acknowledged. In addition, this human connection can provide a sense of security and empowerment in times of vulnerability, as well as instill happiness by freeing the individual…

Communication is an essential part of any job. It doesn’t matter if you are working behind the counter at McDonald’s or taking care of a critically ill patient, you need a basic form of communication. However, to be a professional nurse, it is imperative that you become a respectful team player by means of effective communication. (Kupperschmidt, Kientz, Ward, & Reinholz, 2010) Change of shift can be an extremely busy and stressful part of the day for any healthcare provider. The information…

Clinical Question The problem this paper addresses is whether the nursing-staffing ratio has any part in patient care left undone. The significance of this problem is that the neglected care can lead to several serious patient safety issues. The clinical question guiding this research for a quantitative article is: Do higher nurse to patient ratio affect patient care? Will better nurse to patient ratio result in fewer hospital related mortalities and other patient outcomes? Problem The purpose…

Home health care is a great solution to help a senior loved one maintain their independence, but knowing whether or not you’re making the right decision isn’t always easy. If you’re faced with this difficult choice, the senior health and wellness professionals at Day Share want to help. Day Share has been a part of the Cincinnati community for over 22 years. Their advice is to ask yourself these three questions to help you know when it’s time for home healthcare. How Many Times Has Your Loved…

8 Things you should know about Working with a Medical Interpreter A medical interpreter helps in overcoming challenges that may arise between patients and health care professionals. A medical interpreter is a trained professional bound by a code of ethics and works face to face with both doctors and patients. A medical interpreter’s task comprises interpreting communication by neither adding nor deleting information at any time. Sometimes interpreting requires more than converting in equivalent…

Medical terminology is for ALL of healthcare, not just doctors and nurses but billers, coders, medical assistants, front and back office staff. Basically, anyone you see working in a doctors office, clinic, hospital or nursing home have medical terminology as their "language". In coding, to quote Professor Ray, " Medical Terminology is PRICELESS in coding". The understanding of medical terminology helps in coding and billing to know the highest certainty and specificity of the disease/injury…