Medical malpractice

In light of my qualifications for the Masters Education Program of Genetic Counseling situated at Virginia Commonwealth University, it is significant to understand the spark that lit the conflagration of my interest in the field. Genetics as a whole has proven to be a profound influence on my life until this point, as it has for many others, but contrasted from others in its influence on my mindset and desire to understand the world that surrounds humanity. The questions of why people behave,…

I have begun on my career project. My career choice is a psychiatrist and there is a lot of information about my career I have learned already. Through research, I learned what educational background is required and its importance for this career. I have also learned what a psychiatrist would do on a day to day basis and what the environment is like. To begin, through my research for my capstone career project, I have learned what educational background is required for my career. To be a…

In the late summer of 2015, I needed a career change and wanted to do something that would be rewarding, meaningful, and challenging. In November 2015, I was invited for a trial and interview in the clinical imaging department at West Middlesex Hospital for an assistant administration role. I did not get the position, but I learned a lot from it as I worked a day filing the pending forms into the RMS system. I found it interesting that each scan had a different code. It was also good to find…

On Tuesday, May 31st, 2016 at approximately 2201 hrs, Officer Jimenez was on patrol driving a marked Midland Police vehicle and wearing a standard issued MPD uniform when he was dispatched to 1212 East Wadley in reference to a disturbance. MPD Dispatch advised Officers going to the scene that there were two males fighting outside the leasing office Upon arrival, Officer Jimenez observed three males arguing near the leasing office. Officer Jimenez observed that one of the males, later identified…

Medical Marijuana. Although Marijuana is illegal for recreational use, when used for medical purposes it helps patients by treating symptoms caused by some diseases. This topic has been a dilemma to society. Many believe that using Marijuana for medical purposes can lead a person to an addiction, while others think that Marijuana is a wonderful medicine to help diseased patients. People are against of marijuana legalization because they don't know enough information about their benefits.…

Imagine having the desire to accomplish dreams such as running a marathon or climbing the tallest mountain but being unable to because of a terminal disease that leaves the body incapable. While some diseases are easily cured, others require harsh treatments that have unknown outcomes and the worst of those diseases are incurable. Two such incurable diseases are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis(ALS) and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy(CTE). ALS is a progressive degenerative disease that affects…

Death is the ultimate truth of life, but people feel quite uncomfortable in discussing one’s own mortality. At the same time, this topic should be discussed and the funeral should be preplanned. In this era everything has become expensive and so have funerals. Therefore, preplanning a funeral offers great emotional and even financial security for you and your family. There are various advantages of planning your funeral beforehand. Some of them are discussed below: • Help Your Family: If you…

people who use medical Marijuana could gain an addiction to the drug.“Some pot users dismiss such stories as "Reefer Madness"-style scare tactics. Research suggests the vast majority of users don't get addicted, and many quit as they get older. But the National Institute on Drug Abuse, based on a 1994 study, estimated that 9 percent of users will become dependent--a number that can rise significantly for those who smoke daily or started as teens.” says McCoppin. While people who use Medical…

Good in How medicine constructs its objects explains the importance of “seeing” patients as “medical bodies” (Good 72) to practice good clinical medicine. Structural reinforcement of discrimination and disparities, both in the US and other parts of the world, makes the process of “seeing” (Good 71) and being “seen” complex and requires creativity. The manipulation of objects according to the structure and situation of the region to enhance or obscure visibility of bodies becomes a large part of…

The goal of the team with this scenario is to take a diagnostic quality image of a lateral sternum while keeping the patient seated while using the upright Bucky. Unfortunately, the first try for imaging the lateral sternum did not come out to the quality needed due to the female patient’s large breasts and upper arm flesh. One option for imaging this patient’s lateral sternum would be to place the patient’s arms behind her back, causing her chest and back to form an arched position. While also…