Urology

hysterectomy at 37 weeks. Further ultrasound revealed an anterior placenta which prompted an investigation with MRI of the in-utero foetus and placenta, which revealed placental percreta with invasion of the anterior aspect of the urinary bladder. The urology and gynaecology-oncology surgical teams were involved in the surgery. A sample of uterus with placenta was sent for histopathological analysis and it was consistent with placental percreta. There was an estimated blood loss of 2000mL with…

The 52-year-old African American has insufficient personal medical and family history because his father died in an automobile accident when he was a child, and he has not seen a doctor in the last 10 years. I will ask the patient if his mother told him about any concerning health issue regarding his late father, and if any of his uncle on his father side has any health issue and what type. Also, when he had his last routine physical and was there any abnormal findings, again why he decided not…

For centuries, young boys have been told that in order to be a real “man” they must be the strongest, best looking, fastest, smartest, and dominant male when they reach maturity. They are also told that men should be the ones to initiate physical contact with women and if they do not like it or do not become aroused, their “manhood” plummets. Danube and colleagues’ scholarly journal says, “Manhood is earned by the continual performance of behaviors that demonstrate that one is powerful, tough,…

When I think of the vulnerable population, the thought of children and the elderly comes to mind. In today’s vastly diverse society, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are many others that fall into this population. The CDC defines these other group as follow: “vulnerable populations as defined by race/ethnicity, socio-economic status, geography, gender, age, disability status, risk status related to sex and gender, and among other populations identified…

Due to the constant restructuring in the health care industry, organizations are embracing strategic management to keep up with competition and stay afloat. This has been possible due to organizations’ commitment to anticipate environmental changes. Health care organizations are thus using business strategies to ascertain how to compete in their individual markets. However, while trying to develop strategies, organizational strategists have to consider how to achieve the impacts of the…

1. Introduction The Health Information Department of Curtin Hospital constructed a criteria audit on cholecystectomy surgery within the general surgical department of the hospital. Criteria audits are important strategies in health care as it develops best practice principles, to educate staff and maintain high standards of patient care. Criteria audits can also assist in hospitals understanding compliance to standards ensuring that sufficient safety and infection control methods are being…

As a child turning into an adult, you don’t always know what you really want to do in life, so you explore and, in a way, undergo trial and error in the pursuit of happiness. I personally did not know what I wanted to do when starting college, but I looked at my qualities to see where I could apply it best. This lead me to becoming a registered nurse or RN because I had already had some experience as a CNA, just wanted to further my education. To become a RN, usually college at an associates…

THE FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER The role of the Family nurse practitioner (FNP) began in the 1960’s as a result of a shortage of primary care providers. (Kennedy, 2014) That however, does not conclude that family nurse practitioners are only a secondary option to fill the void of primary care physicians in underserved areas. Instead, the FNP role has evolved in response to the recognition that nurses with advanced education and training are fully capable of providing primary care and…

Due to the fact that there is a strong tendency of globalization, many companies decide to export their products. For this purpose they need to choose carefully the market to enter and a certain entry strategy for this market. Companies can face many different obstacles during the process of internationalization like difficulty of choice of an appropriate entry mode. Bestmedical is planning to export its products to the USA because it believes to be the most important market for them.…

Introduction There is a misconception that breast cancer affects only women. That is false. Breast cancer can affect both men and women. Though, breast cancer in men is rare, it is still possible. Statistics have shown that white-non Hispanic women are the most susceptible to breast cancer due in part to genetic factors. African American women have higher rates of mortality due to the fact that they are less likely to get screened for breast cancer. Breast cancer and all other cancers are…