Gynecology

Professionalism is a critical aspect in medical practice and one of the basic expectations held by medical professionals and patients. To violate this is a serious offense because it causes disruptive behavior which upsets the harmony of the medical environment leading to lower morality in your colleagues, substandard quality of care and poor outcomes. Through my analysis and review of the topic, I am forced to look inside myself and consider my past behavior, re-evaluate my goals and explore…

Case Study #1 Spina Bifida Q1. What is the main pathology for this disease? Who primarily gets it and why? Spina bifida is considered a neural tubal defect (NTD) that affects the spine. (1) The neural tube is formed in the very early stages of pregnancy, specifically beginning in the third week.(2) The process of neural tubal closure is very complex and it can be disrupted.(2) When the backbone fails to form or close completely, spina bifida is the result.(1) This lack of closure can…

How many of you have ever played a game of tug of war? In tug of war, each team picks a side, and pulls as hard as they can to attempt to get the opposing team members on their side. The argument of abortion is very similar to a game of tug of war. Two sides, two opinions, with the end goal of changing the opponent’s side. The information I could give you on abortion is extremely extensive, so for the sake of your attention spans, I'm going to be talking about three of the most pertinent pieces…

Human Trafficking – Role of the Nurse as Advocate Definition of Human Trafficking Human trafficking, also called as the modern form of slavery, is defined as activities involved when one person obtains or holds another person in compelled service for the purpose of financial gain with categories including sex trafficking, labor trafficking, and trafficking in child soldiers (Sabella, 2011). According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) (2016), human trafficking is defined…

Hildegard was a german composer, poet, musician, natural historian, and playwright. She was recognized by the twelfth-century Church as a visionary. She possessed a divine gift for perceiving images and messages directly from God. Hildegard documented her ornate visions in numerous important works, including the Scivias (c. 1151) and the Liber divinorum operum (c. 1170). She is also well-known for her medical and scientific writings and musical compositions. Famed for her prophesies and wisdom,…

As determined by Orgel, McCarter, & Jacobs (2010), many health care professionals do not feel confident that they have the necessary knowledge of communication techniques to deliver bad news to patients. In their study, pediatric residents, fellows, and attendings responded to questions regarding comfort level and knowledge level in disclosing distressing news in the medical field. Of the participants, 75% of the residents, 60% of the fellows, and 40% of the attendings assessed that their…

Is abortion a human right? Some would say yes. Most would say that it is it not. Is there a viable reason that explains the large split over this topic or is our population simply stubborn? Society treats abortion like it treats shock therapy. According to David G. Myers, a professor of psychology at Hope College in Michigan, United States, “No matter how impressive the results are, the idea of electrically shocking someone into convulsions still strikes many as barbaric” (Myers 633). In terms…

The infamous Night Doctors of the 19th century (and late 18th century) haunted the lives of African Americans, snatching innocent minds and bodies away from their rightful owners. Night Doctors are widely known for their history in body-snatching, which was simply the act of kidnapping and killing innocent blacks (mostly blacks) off the streets for the use of medical experimentation. For dozens of years, scientists, and even just the modern, everyday population have debated on the subject of…

Did you ever aspire to be a scientist with a specialty in the study of the brain? If you did not know, a neurologist is a scientist that studies and treats disorders of the nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord (De Petro, MaryAnn). There are a lot of neurologists out there already, but the demand for doctors in that field is growing. As Wilder Penfield once said, “The brain is the organ of destiny. It holds within its humming mechanism secrets that will determine the…

Also, this practice is maintained as a debate for humans, or women, rights and traditional customs. * What is female circumcision? Female circumcision refers to a range of procedures performed on the genitals of females of all different ages, though mainly on teenage girls aged from 4 to 12 years old before they go through puberty. It basically consists of the partially or totally removal of female external genitals. According to Alison in her article “Female Circumcision: A Critical…