Illness

such as whether it is mainly caused by chemical imbalances in the brain or horrible situations, if some types are actual issues or something made up by companies to capitalize on the industry. Mental illness is a controversy in the world, whether it is admitted or not. Anyone suffering from a mental illness can be classified as crazy, weird, or even attention seeking, which is very unhelpful to their situation. These people need support to overcome their challenges. If they are constantly being…

The beliefs regarding the cause and timing of multiple sclerosis in a sample of Midwestern patients and their attempts to make meaning of the experience of living with multiple sclerosis was examined to determine why some individuals with chronic illness do better than other across time (Russell, White, & White, 2006). This discussion will address the key characteristics of the following areas: health promotion, disease prevention, beliefs regarding the case of their own multiple sclerosis…

Genograms and Ecomaps are useful for the nurse in identify strengths and weaknesses within families who are dealing with illness (Wright & Leahey, 2013). They also help identify trends in illness and mental health patterns, determine how the family structure is supported in the community and the resources available to them. By analyzing the context of an individual and family one can begin to understand the broader systems that impact the family’s ability to manage disease (Wright & Leahey,…

community. Poverty is the leading reason why most individuals within these communities lacks proper education and sadly have chosen to drop out of school to find jobs to help with expense. The older communities suffer with forgetfulness (related illness) or insufficient education. A great way for healthcare entities to recognize literacy among their patients is to perform assessments. The organization may use health literacy assessment such as Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Medicine (REALM)…

Physician-assisted suicide has been a hot debate topic for quite some time. People claim that physician-assisted suicide is just plain suicide, while some believe it is the right of the patient to end their own life when burdened by a terminal illness. Countries around the world have made physician-assisted suicide legal. The most famous country for physician-assisted suicide is the Netherlands. Here at home, the United States has five states that allow physician-assisted suicide while the other…

physician that they have a terminal illness. Fast forward time and imagine that same loved one, writhing in pain and in end stages of their terminal illness. Krakauer (43-48), an author of the medical journal Health Administration Press, states that “few people would aspire to end their lives in intensive care units, on various forms of life support, in pain and isolated from loved ones”, but unfortunately for those who are in the end stages of a terminal illness, this is often what they face;…

When serious illness strikes an individual, it can be a life altering. Illness will directly or indirectly effect everyone at some point in their life. Palliative Care and Hospice Care, are two services that provide whole person; physical, emotional, and spiritual care for patients at separate times after diagnosis. Understanding the differences and similarities will enable patients to receive the appropriate support and services during their time of need. The resources available can provide…

The stigma of mental illness is an influential negative attribute in all social relations especially with teenagers. In her article, “The C Word in the Hallway”, Anna Quindlen urges parents, educators and politicians to end their ignorance of mental health and calls for action. Through her use of appeals to pathos and logos, a unique progression of ideas and devices, Quindlen builds an effective argument that conveys the importance of recognizing the signs of mental illness and providing proper…

Euthanasia is a topic that is commonly associated with several negative ideas. However, philosopher and scholar R.M. Dworkin defines euthanasia as “killing a person out of kindness” (Life’s Dominion, p.3). So how can an idea with such negative assumptions be defined as kind? The reason euthanasia is seen as king to some people, is because euthanasia is putting an end to a persons suffering. Simply put, it is important that every terminally ill patient at least has the choice of how and when they…

• There are many different explanations of class and how they contribute to the understanding of major health inequalities between the working, middle and upper class. • The main explanations include cultural/behavioural explanations, materialistic/structuralist explanations and psychosocial/social capital explanations of class. • By understanding the explanations of class and its contribution to health inequality, the Australian government can understand which area of health its funding and…