Medical error

Ramachandran 1 Mrs.McCoy Printech Period 1 November 3, 2015 A Career in Endocrinology Endocrinology is one of the most difficult and interesting specialist careers in the medical field. It is also one of the most rare careers. Endocrinology has many pros and cons, high educational and qualification requirements, a great employment outlook, many interesting facts, important features and a specific skill set. This is a good…

Communication. There is a lack of communication between the doctor, patient, nurses, and scheduler. This is an area the staff really struggles with in the Radiology department. The doctor’s nurse will call over to schedule a CT or MRI, the preauthorization that is required will not be done yet and the examination gets scheduled. The nurse states that the preauthorization is getting worked on it and then it will be faxed over. When the patient gets to the department there isn't a preauthorization…

The cost of prescription drugs in the United States is rising quickly, many Americans can no longer afford the basics that are necessary for some to live. The united states as a country spends more on health care than any other industrialized society, nearly $8,508, as of 2013, was spent. But many prescription drugs such as, Epi pens, are not covered by the average health care plan. Health Care plans are expensive and do not cover the cost of many drugs costing Americans several hundreds to…

What should we do with the Titanic? Continue reading to see what I think. I believe we should try to salvage and take up the ruins of the Titanic. My points will be the debate about the Titanic, what I think we should do with the remnants of the Titanic, and my conclusion and final statement. Right now actually, there is an ongoing debate about what we should do with the Titanic. Salvage what we can or leave it where it lies? Along with debators there are actually wealthy benefactors…

Group I, Category 44 Insufficient Medical Documentation to Determine Impairment Severity ISSUE There is insufficient evidence regarding the claimant’s physical condition to complete the Sequential Evaluation of Disability. CASE DISCUSSION & POLICY ANALYSIS (INCLUDING SPECIFIC REFERENCES) This 59- year old claimant is filing a concurrent claim alleging disability due to arthritis in the knees, a herniated disc, scoliosis, and arthritis in the back, tendonitis in left foot, urinary…

What is THC Oil? More and more cannabis users are embracing THC oil. Still, others might not be so familiar with the somewhat complicated world of cannabis concentrates or extracts. Whether you use cannabis for recreational purposes or medicinal purposes, get to know concentrates. The future of cannabis use is fast moving towards potent THC oil. Especially as a therapeutic potential for those who prefer not to smoke. THC Oil Terminology such as concentrates, extracts and oils are often…

animals and of human beings, it would have been impossible to acquire the important knowledge needed to prevent much suffering and premature death not only among humans but also among [other] animals.” said Albert Sabin, who was a Polish American medical researcher, best known for developing the oral polio vaccine which has played a key role in nearly eradicating the disease. Animals are amazing creatures, but testing medicines on a living thing rather than a petri dish is a lot more practical.…

Assisted suicide is when a terminally ill patient requests a lethal dose of medication from the doctor that is servicing them. I feel as if it is compulsory to be used as for the fact that the death of the patient requesting the medication is certain, it is only a matter of time before it transpires; why put the patient through so much pain if they are going to die anyways? It should be the patient's choice of when they want to die seeing as that they are the ones that are required to deal with…

asked for a doctor playset. Playing doctor was my favorite game in the world as a child. I have always known that when I grow up, I will be a doctor, specifically a Pediatric Oncologist. I hope to major in Psychology because since I plan on going to medical school, psychology will be an important field of study. I enjoy the study of the mind and behavior. Since I plan on pursuing a profession where I will be interacting with young children, I plan on obtaining as much knowledge as possible on…

In our text reading, my primary ethical principle would be the principle of Justice as Fairness (Kinicki, 2013). As Kinicki states, Justice as Fairness is “A principle that aims to protect those least able to protect themselves” (Kinicki, 2013, p. 93). In terms of advancing up the career ladder, I believe that the pros to this approach would be consistency and reliability. With Justice and Fairness, my professional colleagues, including those watching my work for possible advancement, would…