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Holism, after all, embodies the concept of healing. Holism embodies another concept as well, however, that is the concept of cari...

caused by the illnesses the may then have a negative physiological backlash on the patient. For other condition it may be the ro...

experience, particularly that immigrant experience as it occurs within the modern medical environment, revolves around cultural un...

Example Aggregate Several of the individuals surveyed during a needs assessment for a heart disease prevention program indi...

is wheelchair bound, but nevertheless cooks for herself and shops for herself in a nearby grocery store, using her motorized wheel...

for patients, there is a conflict between personal interest (through induced demand) and the interest of patients (Induced Demand,...

the United States is that this population generally consists of middle class families and children. In 1991, there were almost 36...

which a person demonstrates fundamental functioning in their life environment (Jones and Kilpatrick, 1996). In other words, the c...

States is that this population generally consists of middle class families and children. In 1991, there were almost 36 million Am...

potential for depression. It stands to reason, therefore, that if nurses in critical care units are experiencing higher rates of ...

By the early 1930s, the issue had become politically viable and in 1938 "the struggle over control of health care spilled over int...

By the early 1930s, the issue had become politically viable and in 1938 "the struggle over control of health care spilled over int...

of health promotion models. Though a single theory may not provide a complete perspective, the study of several theories can buil...

prove to be so embarrassing to elderly clients that they alter their lifestyles to avoid social situations and, thereby, become so...

some of the inmates to play poker with pornographic cards. He smuggles hookers in for several of the ward mates, and he threatens ...

like alcohol. Alcoholism and Prescription Drug Abuse The elderly population is the fastest growing demographic group in the Un...

Developing New Nurse Leaders also considers the issue of shifts in leadership and governance, with a focus on the role of nurses a...

intervention protocols. In particular, this model has been utilized to consider the way in which health professionals address beh...

in diagnostic, prescriptive, and regulatory operations of nursing" (Horan, Doran and Timmins, 2004, p. 30). From this perspective,...

into perspective when one considers the fact that benefits are still being paid to offspring and widows of both the Civil War and ...

with the patient. The problem with this, however, is that therapists and other health care providers dont necessarily have time to...

7. Ford brought the Pinto to market in September 1970, in time for the 1971 models, as directed (Davidson, 1984). The development ...

trying times of their lives. Nurses have the capacity to improve lives. Nothing could be more meaningful or provide a greater sens...

plan, while several public and private sects continue to fight for prescription drugs coverage. Election 2002 revisited the issue...

These authors conducted a large study of 3,830 individuals consisting of 17.8 percent nurses, 21.8 percent physicians, 29.6 percen...

we all must personally face. Dealing with the death of a loved one, however, can be considerably more difficult than facing the f...

runs $127 on average (Cummings, 2002). The goal of the ALF is to help senior citizens maintain as much independence as possible wi...

not money" (Collings, 1997; p. 52). The sentiment was true long before the 1980 survey, and its persistence over time likely woul...

can add to scarcity, such as time and income (Schenk, 2004). Furthermore, resources are limited, such as manpower, machinery and n...

Have you had any experience in helping a friend or family member manage diabetes? The patient replied that she was not aware of...