Introduction The contribution of substance abuse disorders (SUD) to mortality and morbidity has increased substantially not only in the United States but worldwide. In 2014, drug overdose caused more than 47,000 deaths and it has remained a leading cause of mortality in the US. An estimated one out of every ten US adults develop SUD which involves the abuse of cocaine, cannabis, heroin, opioids, hallucinogens, tranquillizers or sedatives, and stimulants

A radiology technologist is central to a patient’s diagnosis of diseases and injuries. By employing state-of-the-art equipment, a radiologist produces images that aid medical professionals in making an accurate judgment of the patient’s condition. My passion for this field is fueled by numerous factors. Not only do I seek to help people find out the root cause of their ailments, but I also enjoy working on tasks that require attention

Topic: Current state of healthcare in the U.S. Evaluation and Analysis of the Questionnaire What are the 3 main concerns you have with sharing medical information about your medically complex child FACE TO FACE with a healthcare provider/specialist? The society that we live in is brutal. It is tough for a person to live a normal life after he has been declared a little different from others. Hence, when it

Proposed area of study The proposed area of study for the present research is the learning disability and the availability of social care, familial care, and support system for adults having learning disabilities. The social support and medical services that are provided to adults having learning disabilities have gone through several changes over the past twenty years. In contemporary society, the prime focus of services provided to adults with a

Introduction Health care professionals can be influenced by several stressors such as workload, emotional issues, time pressures, and having multiple roles which disturb their physical and mental health. These stressors often emerge from the prevailing work environment conditions and can lead to burnout and other traumatic stress-like symptoms (McCann et al., 2013). And once the well-being of health professionals is damaged, the effectiveness of the whole healthcare system also decreases.

According to NHS (2021), in most cases, stress is a very positive factor that helps us deal with different challenging situations effectively. However, the level of stress should be moderate so it does not affect the mental and physical health of people. For students in final year, it is very likely that they develop some kind of mental stress due to various factors. In the following paper, a very similar

Choosing the right field for pursuing an educational and professional career should be one of the integral parts of one person’s achievement goals. We should keep all the factors into consideration while choosing a career such as reliability, aptitude, monetary benefit, and impact on the family. Studying and operating the latest technology including high-tech machinery is my forte. Therefore, I had an immense fondness for the field of radiology. The

The search for performance improvement in hospitals is expressed by increased productivity and better efficiency through a perfect calibration of clinical and managerial resources. The workflow analysis must improve and redesign the clinical process. In the end, patient satisfaction is improved through electronic health records, clinical decision support, and patient care technologies. The workflow environment, electronic health records, clinical decision support, and patient care technologies help organizations and clinicians with

The given scenario in the question refers to serious challenges to the safety of patient data. Being a security officer I would refer to the policies of the hospital and relevant regulatory frameworks including HIPAA. I would use the skills of IT experts to improve data security. The tracking of changes in data of patients is not difficult. To improve the process, I would only allow authorized persons to access

The modern legal system of Medical Health care is devising new trends within the paradigms of patient health care records. The legislative and technological development has made the patients access their medical health care records with the help of EHR and medical portals. The most important factor in establishing patient ownership of the medical health record is efficient communication. Electronic healthcare records (EHR) which are accessible to the patient will

The role of nurses in patient care is of immense importance because they help the patients and their caregivers in many stages of treatment in hospitals and clinics. It is obvious that nurses have to bear a plethora of challenges in their working lives. Especially the nurses in the CCU/Step Down have to face the severe load of work and emergency situations which might be nerve-breaking. The retention of nurses

Introduction There has been a significant increase in hospital admissions over the last few decades. According to Gillam (2010), there was an average increase of 6% for elective and emergency care between 2007-2008 in England with a growth of 4.6% annually as compared to the previous three years. Very similar numbers of hospital admissions have been observed in Wales and Northern Ireland (Gillam, 2010). Another important issue is that admissions

A radiographer is a health professional who receives specialized training in imaging modalities and innovative medical technology and acquires a professional certification/ license from a renowned professional body (e.g., the Society of Radiographers). The field of radiography revolves around advanced scientific technology and human consideration. This essay intends to unveil the professional role, responsibilities, effective communication, and ethical conduct of an efficient radiographer. A radiographer deals directly with the patient

Thesis statement The increased restrictions the US government is posing on the abortion right of the citizens is causing agitation among the general public, the legislative authorities need to vocalize public concerns in this regard. Introduction The United States is posing many restrictions on abortion access, and the increased interference with the citizens’ reproductive rights and decisions is earning significant backlash. According to the general stance public, the decision should

Community Health Nursing Diagnosis: Social Isolation of the COVID-19 suspects and patients: Increased risk of infection among the population of Black Hawk County of Iowa related to lack of social distancing due to the current pandemic as demonstrated by an increased number of patients and casualties. Among many possible solutions, social media might be an effective way to increase awareness about diseases and their causes and symptoms. The use of

Introduction The findings and implications of the “Institute of Medicine Future of Nursing Report” (IOM) have immensely challenged the entire health care sector and the nursing profession (Chard, 2013). The report not only addressed the existing issues in nursing practices, workforce planning, medical education, policymaking, quality improvement, technology, and patient safety but also provided sweeping recommendations to resolve them (Johnson, Veneziano, Malast, Mastro, & Moran, 2012). Four out of these recommendations

Introduction Documentation in nursing practice is a term defined as anything written or electronically computerized that describes the medical history and status of the patient. Documenting a patient’s medical record is one of the most pivotal steps in the field of nursing. The documentation of a patient’s report should be comprehensive and accurate. These documented records fulfil their purposes in nurse audits, education, and the medical history of the concerned

A. 1.   Professional Mission Statement I am committed to emerging as a world-class registered nurse after completing my education so that I can serve humanity. I would devote my knowledge, abilities, and skills to mitigating the suffering of patients through the practical application of international best practices. I would consistently improve my professional acumen to keep myself abreast with the latest developments in this fast-changing field and to serve

Introduction The explication of medical issues in the older population is one of the prominent issues in contemporary society. The latest medical treatments and increased life expectancy have given an uprising to the old population. These medical problems are mostly long-term and permanent in nature. The older population and the prevalent medical conditions have a vivid connection in this contemporary age. According to a recent survey, seven million older people

Introduction Every industry demands a particular set of skills from its employees to successfully optimize the workplace by utilizing their full potential. In this regard, there are two types of skills i.e., hard skills and soft skills that applicants must possess to get a competitive advantage. Measurable and tangible skills are often called hard skills. (pn) They also include the technical knowledge and experience that is required to perform a