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there was a problem of infections in long-term care facilities and in hospitals (Dimond, 1994). These are called nosocomial infect...
"many emotional, medical, and practical needs. These needs change over time, depending on the trajectory of...
by practicing nurses in this area. Both of the authors also hold advanced degrees: one holds a Masters degree and teaches at a co...
a total of more than $4,000 for every citizen of the country (Grumbach and Bodenheimer, 1994). Plagued by overspending for years,...
practitioner surgeries are run by practice nurses, only making referrals to other members of the healthcare team when required, Th...
result in septic shock. Of that 200,000, approximately half result in death due to the onset of sepsis and the subsequent septic ...
care model is highly useful with the elderly and those recovering from surgery or illness. Self care is not an issue that enters ...
affect patient outcomes (Finley, 2004). The degree to which Mr. Smith will be affected by the stroke, and, indeed, his very survi...
ensuring that a significant proportion of stroke victims survive and retain their independence. This is important not only from th...
to nonadherence to medication in the mentally ill elderly is attempting to successfully pinpoint a single yet comprehensive connot...
Have you had any experience in helping a friend or family member manage diabetes? The patient replied that she was not aware of...
The problem is that the system is broken when it comes to getting appropriate healthcare to the uninsured. Even if Congress passes...
to adopt healthy living habits (Schiavo, 2007). The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) says health communication is ...
results from alcohol or drug misuse and which interferes with professional judgment and the delivery of safe, high quality care" (...
reality of the profession. It needs a makeover much as it had in the 19th century in Brittan when nursing reformers struggled to h...
have changed considerably over the last century. This change is associated with a number of factors, the most prominent being our...
therapeutic manner (Tourville and Ingalls, 2003). This relationship may refer to a single individual, or the "person" may be a sma...
In eight pages an asthma education program that will address both patient and family needs in terms of empowerment and information...
In five pages Directors of Nursing are examined in terms of their many responsibilities which include business management, human r...
Fifteen pages and 8 sources. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the information available about job opportunities fo...
In seven pages this paper examines freedom of choice options for patients and how they are affected by managed health care. Six s...
In eight pages this paper examines the HMO model in a discussion of managed care and its impact upon the relationship between doct...
In eleven pages this paper discusses strategic planning in the health care industry with HMOs and their impact, the relationship b...
The Orem Self Care model is represented in an example consisting of nine pages involving an AIDS patient who is discharged after a...
In three pages this paper discusses enteral feeding and providing sufficient care for patients who are receiving it. Two sources ...
In three pages an arrangement that competently assists relatives of patients in critical care is proposed. Two sources are cited ...
In three pages a post bypass surgery patient whose blood pressure is dropping and condition is deteriorating is the focus of this ...
In twenty pages this paper assesses the impact of the managed health care system upon the relationship between doctor and patient ...
In five pages a medical research project is examined in terms of ethical considerations regarding specialty medical care employees...
10 pages and 7 sources. This paper assesses the existing views of HIV/AIDS, including the approaches to patient care. This paper...