The English Patient

to realise their health’. confirmatory relationships with patients and carers grow from contact with heat, real and caring…

Artificial nutrition and hydration should not be used for end of life patients because intravenous hydration can have a negative impact on the quality of their life. According to RJ Ackermann, M.D (Medical Doctor), “There is always a risk when someone is fed through a tube. Liquid might enter the lungs. This can cause coughing and pneumonia… They can become plugged up, causing pain, nausea and vomiting” (Artificial Hydration and Nutrition par. 19). This quote shows that it is risky to use a…

visit to the doctor? The issue with healthcare these days is that the physician doesn’t take the time to listen to the patient’s story and instead listens to what they have learned about the set of symptoms present in the patient. Doctors are also not getting enough time for each patient in an average workweek anymore. These are two of the worst problems with healthcare.…

study, Suhonen et al. (2011) surveyed 1315 surgical patients from 72 inpatient wards across 5 countries, using a cross-sectional design and survey method in 2009. Participants were asked to answer questions devised to explore their perceptions of support and delivery of individualized care. Utilizing Pearson’s correlation coefficients a positive correlation emerged between individualized care and patient satisfaction confirming nurse-patient relationship strengthening when utilizing holistic…

Imagine a family member, a close friend, or even yourself diagnosed with a terminally ill condition. Stuck to a hospital bed knowing you will eventually wither away and die. What would you do? Would you live day to day with the pain and strain on family members, or ask to be put out of your misery? This is the question on many people 's minds throughout the world. There is a solution to this predicament, assisted suicide. Assisted suicide is defined as “helping a person to end his or her life…

As a child growing up I always knew what I wanted to be. Whenever I was asked that famous question, without hesitation, I always replied, "I will be a Doctor and help to heal the sick". I truly believed that. In fact, my determination and drive towards this career path, lead me to easily choose to specialize in the Science Research field at High School for Health Professions and Human Services. This is where I was first introduced to the medical environment and experienced the excitement of it…

example, as a nurse one must have integrity. A nurse needs to be able admit when they make a mistake because the patient’s life is in their hands. The patient is the top priority; not the health care professional’s ego. A nurse must have good communication skills because they act as a middle man between the doctors and patients. The nurse helps educate patients about their current condition(s) and treatment(s). My last prominent value is ambition; determination…

susceptibility to illnesses and hospitalization and could initiate a cascade of events and complications that could finally result in a diminished quality of life and increased dependency (Hoogerduijn et al., 2014). 30–60% of the older hospitalized patients experienced functional…

relates to pediatric patients that range from three days old to fifteen years of age. The patient that fell during the fall was six- year old patient that had a increase of drowsy from pharmological treatment, which caused an increased risk for falls. In the Emergency department falls happen due to stretcher side rails up not being up while transporting or leaving patients unattended. As a nurse technician in the pediatric emergency department, I feel it is imperative to ensure patient safety.…

collaborative process that is vital for providing optimum health outcomes for patients. Inter-professional practice occurs when healthcare providers from all different professions form a team to work with patients and families. This ensures that positive and comprehensive care is provided (Stone, 2009). Studies show that inter-professional practice can improve the health care are provided to mental health patients and patients with chronic diseases. There are many professional roles that form a…