...Abstract Medical Surgical floor and an Oncology floor have different management skills depending on the staff that care for these patients on a daily basis. Each floor has their own way of conducting the best possible care to the patients and the outcome is the same for each department. Making sure the patients and family have the best possible experience while in the hospital. This all begins at the lowest level employee that is employed on that particular floor. Case Study Proposal Introduction and Preparation Identify the Clinical Problem Early inception of palliative care to direct pain and symptoms offers the benefit to promote good positive life care for patients that are dealing with cancer. The avenue to provide the needs to giving the best palliative care and pain management services fluctuate congruent to the patient and their needs, resources, care giver training, and the hospital setting. This paper will help in describing the management of the Oncology unit in the clinical setting. Collective efforts, planning, support from administrators, and time are necessary in implementing the care needed for the cancer patients and their families (Marchetti, P., Voltz, R., Rubio, C., Mayeur, D., & Kopf, A. 2013). To accommodate this work established by resources, staff, and management different approaches were taken, including structuring of services within oncology units; creation of an integrated partnership between oncology and palliative care departments; establishment...
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...Palliative care for oncology patients is increasingly being linked to longer survivor periods, increasing life expectancy (Smith, 2012). A national cancer publication reports upto 17,000 patients will now survive cancer for a minimum of 5 years post-diagnosis. Oncology palliative care is for patients facing end of life due to a cancer diagnosis. Palliative care is not exclusive to treatment within the final days of life and can encompass time periods spanning years. Many of the patients in oncology palliative care suffer from cancer-related fatigue. Upto 90% of oncology patients suffer at some stage (campos, 2011). Unlike symptoms of cancer-related pain, fatigue cannot be treated solely with pharmacological drugs and non-pharmacological interventions...
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...St. Paul University Philippines Tuguegarao City, Cagayan 3500 School of Health Science Master of Science in Nursing My Reflection for “Will You Be There With Me?" The Human Connection in Oncology Nursing Care Partial Requirement for Oncology Nursing (AAN202) By: According to the article written by Pamela Hinds, human connection in nursing is the interface between nurse and patient; nurse and family members; nurse and other clinical care team members; nurse and ideas about care; and between the nurse and self-images, including self-compassion and forgiveness. It is the most common of all elements of nursing care. Nurses are being kind, supportive, informative, and trustworthy to the patients and families. In this article, human connection between an oncology nurse and a cancer patient and the patient's family is being identified in studies as what is most memorable about treatment and what is most sustaining to families whose family member did not survive the disease. Human connection stated in this article as a source of comfort by patients and families for years after the actual care experienced. Books and lessons taught us that patients who have CA are most prone to experience psychomatic weakness and psychological vulnerability most especially when diagnosed on a later stage. This task questions us, nurses, on how we can show human connection on a patient diagnosed with CA. We nurses, our health practitioners, trained on the hardest and most...
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...Even after completing the SmarterMeasure and receiving my score report, I feel as it does not fully identify all the barriers one could face. In my case my emotional opposition to how my cancer experience will benefit me or hinder my abilities in becoming an oncology nurse. This barrier makes me have a great amount of self-doubt in my abilities, that I am not capable enough of achieving the most important dream of mine. It affects my positive process of thinking, and when I think negatively my coursework reflects my state of mind. It feels like a voice of negative thoughts is hindering me from putting forth my best work, its a voice that refuses to be silent, it’s a compilation of my own self-doubts, negative thoughts, and emotions....
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...greatly influence future oncologist to take part in helping cancer children. Persuading audience by sending a message through broadcasting about the need of pediatric oncologist and their contribution that is needed in society. There is a sense of reward in sustaining a child’s life. Though lectures and seminar in medical school can help spread and expose sub-specialty for oncologist to students. Having exposure even in high school about this carrier field can influence these young minds to pursue in pediatric oncologist. Others post-graduates have stated that pursing oncology is depressing due to the uncertain result in cancer...
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...Many people think of leukemia as a death sentence. Thousands of adults and children are diagnosed with this disease every single year and many of them are survivors thanks to the growth and advancement of the medical field. Leukemia is cancer of the blood cells. It starts in the bone marrow, the soft tissue inside most bones. Bone marrow is where blood cells are made.When you have leukemia, the bone marrow starts to make a lot of abnormal white blood cells, called leukemia cells. They don't work as the normal white blood cells should, they grow much quicker than normal cells, and they don't stop growing when they should. Over a period of time, leukemia cells will crowd out the normal blood cells. This can lead to serious health problems such as anemia (a condition that develops when your blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin), bleeding, and infections. Leukemia cells can also spread to other organs and cause swelling or pain. There are many different types of leukemia including acute or chronic. The first type, acute leukemia gets worse quickly and may make you feel sick instantly whereas chronic leukemia gets worse and worse over time and may not cause symptoms for years. Other than being acute or chronic, leukemia can also be either lymphocytic or myelogenous. The four main types of leukemia are, Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). The most...
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...a project cancer and dna oncology information system with numerous illustrations oη by okeke chika tochukwu Department of computer science madonna unversity, elele campus ©august, 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS declaration ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� i dedication ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ii acKnoWledgement ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� iii aBstract ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� iv CHAPTER ONE �������������������������������������������������������� 1 introdUction �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 BackGround oF study ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������1 oBJectives oF study ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������1 scope oF the study ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2 JustiFication oF study ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2 statement oF proBlem �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3...
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...its product Nexavar, which is currently licensed for the treatment of kidney and liver cancers. It is anticipated however that Nexavar’s scope will be extended to include its use in further indications in Oncology subject to positive phase III clinical trial results. All of this theatre of activity, from the viewpoints of the medical practitioners, the regulatory agencies and the pharmaceutical companies, is necessarily driven by the continuum of verified product trial statistical endpoints. While the market for pharmaceutically assisted weight-loss products is both extensive and growing, it remains fundamentally different from cancer therapies in that overweight individuals have realistically much more discretion with regard to the decision as to what if anything to choose from within the wide menu of discretionary weight-loss products, while cancer sufferers firstly must attend specialist Oncology consultants whose diagnostic analysis will determine what if any Oncology treatment may be suitable and secondly, being a life-threatening condition, cancer requires immediate urgent non-discretionary specialist care. While Nexavar currently is licensed for two indications, liver and kidney cancers, the prospect of its licensing complement being extended to include further Oncology indications is actively progressing. Ireland has approximately 29 practicing Consultant Oncologists. Because of the nature of Nexavar being a highly specialised drug treatment in a limited population country...
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...learn how to write JD and JS Advertisment To work as Head - Oncology Sales with this Leading Chain of Diagnostic Clinics with a Pan India and International presence. This position is a National Level assignment reporting to the CMO. As Head - Oncology Sales, you will be responsible developing and implementing a national strategy for achieving the annual oncology sales objectives of the company. You will monitor and control the sales budget to ensure optimum utilisation of resources in the region. You would network regularly with Oncologists and provide timely and updated information about services offered. You will, with your Team, forge appropriate partnerships with key players in the Healthcare Industry to promote the achievement of Company's objectives. Part of your role will also include monitoring activities of your Competitive Set and collating data on new products, services, financials and performance in the region. You will provide adequate training to your Team and ensure that they are up to date on developments JOB ANALYSIS To work as Head - Oncology Sales with this Leading Chain of Diagnostic Clinics with a Pan India and International presence Job Description Title Head- Oncology Sales (National Level Assignment) Education MBA (Marketting) or equivalent PG Degree. Reporting To CMO Knowledge Industry, Competitor, Maeket (Oncology) Reported By 4 sales heads Skills Networking, Leadership, teamability...
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...Countering Compassion Fatigue: A Requisite Nursing Agenda Deborah A. Boyle, MSN, RN, AOCNS®, FAAN Abstract Nurses have a longstanding history of witnessing the tragedy experienced by patients and families; however, their own reactions to profound loss and premature death have not been systematically addressed. There is a paucity of research describing interventions to prevent or minimize the ramifications of repeated exposure to traumatic events in the clinical workplace. Compassion fatigue is a contemporary label affixed to the concept of personal vicarious exposure to trauma on a regular basis. Yet this phenomenon of compassion fatigue lacks clarity. In this article, the author begins by describing compassion fatigue and distinguishing compassion fatigue from burnout. Next she discusses risk factors for, and the assessment of compassion fatigue. The need to support nurses who witness tragedy and workplace interventions to confront compassion fatigue are described. Citation: Boyle, D., (Jan 31, 2011) "Countering Compassion Fatigue: A Requisite Nursing Agenda" OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing Vol. 16, No. 1, Manuscript 2. DOI: 10.3912/OJIN.Vol16No01Man02 Key words: Compassion fatigue, nurse stress, work setting improvements, communication skills Nurses care for ill, wounded, traumatized, and vulnerable patients in their charge. This exposes them to considerable pain, trauma, and suffering on a routine basis (Coetzee & Klopper, 2010; Hooper, Craig, Janvrin, Wetzel...
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...Topic: Benefits of Proton Therapy Outline Format: Topical Benefits of Proton Therapy in Cancer Patients Cancer remains the second most common cause of death in the US, accounting for nearly one of every four deaths. About 13 million Americans have cancer and more than 1 million are diagnosed every year. Although there are different treatments available that kills cancer, proton therapy provides a better quality of life during and after cancer treatment than others. Today I am here to inform you on the benefits of proton therapy in cancer patients. Proton therapy is a type of radiation treatment that uses a focused, high-energy proton beam to kill cancer cells with precision and accuracy. This way the surrounding healthy tissues are not damaged and the patient lives life to the fullest while recovering faster and having minimal to zero side effects. Proton therapy will play a crucial role in the future of cancer treatment. It is the most advanced cancer radiation treatment available till date. In a December 2008 article written by Glennda Chui published in symmetrymagazine.org, Chui quotes Dr. James Slater, in charge of radiation medicine at Loma Linda (home to the U.S.’s first hospital-based proton therapy cancer treatment center), that, “working with protons, that this was really the way to go—that X-rays had been brought to their limits and we needed a new particle.” Today I will discuss three benefits of proton therapy in cancer patients; treatment of harder to reach tumor...
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...A1. Considering all the facts, the most feasible option is to develop oncology services and building space for it within Trinity Community Hospital. The facts are as follows: Currently, Trinity Community Hospital (TCH) does not offer any formal oncology, orthopedic, or cardiology programs. There are no cancer specialists at TCH; however, there are a few cardiologists and orthopedic surgeons that maintain privileges at the hospital. Little work is done at TCH for orthopedic services, as the specialty groups are located to a competing facility. There are also several orthopedic groups interested in opening practices near the hospital. Several cardiology services around the hospital offer more sophisticated services than at TCH, drawing most of the cardiology patients away from the hospital. There is no oncology services mentioned. In terms of competition, there are two hospitals within close proximity. One has strong orthopedic and cardiology programs, but a poorly organized oncology program. The second hospital also has a strong orthopedic program and existing cardiology program. This hospital also has a poorly organized oncology program. Building space for oncology service will allow patients to easily coordinate with services already within the hospital and make use of the newly improved and more developed resources within Trinity Community Hospital. The Community Health Needs Assessment identified that the orthopedic cases are expected to rise by over 46%, inpatient joint...
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...the pediatric's job description, working conditions, and the required training. Although radiation and surgeon oncologists may treat cancer in pediatric patients, the term '' pediatric oncologist '' refers to the physicians who have received further training in medical oncology and hematology after specializing in pediatric. Since pediatric oncologists treat children and teens, their focus is somewhat different than of medical oncologists who treat adults. Patients of the pediatrics are not usually afflicted by the wide variety of cancers that are commonly seen in adult patients, therefore pediatric oncologists may deal with fewer cancer cases and more genetic hematologic disorders. Most hematologic disorders (sickle-cell disease, hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, leukemia, lymphoma, and embryonic tumors) occurring during infancy, childhood, and adolescence are uncommon and require a highly sophisticated approach to diagnosis and treatment based on molecular and cellular biology, and other academic disciplines. The rapid and impressive progress in the field in recent decades require the specialty to be practiced when teaching and research are actively conducted. Therefore, most pediatric hematology/oncology specialists serve full time on medical school faculties or in hospital-based departments. While most hematologist-oncologists practice in academic setting, a great number are now in private practice. Members of academic...
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...Oncology Care Program Sunshine hospital is a 762-bed teaching hospital located in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa City is located in North Eastern Iowa with a population of approx. 68,000. Our hospital currently employs 7100 people. Of this 7100 we are fortunate to have 700 multidisciplinary physicians and 738 residents. Our hospital is proud of its renowned Cardiology and Oncology departments and programs. Sunshine Hospital is proud of our achievements in Cancer research programs. The oncology program is of high quality with state of the art equipment. The Center opened in early 2009 with high energy VMAT capable linacs and a high resolution imaging, a state of the art CT scanner and two linear accelerators that would detect the most common cancers found in the region such as breast, lung, bowel and prostate cancer and other types of uncommon cancers. Accreditation Accreditation is a voluntary process through which a health care organization is able to measure the quality of its services and performance against nationally recognized Standards. Sunshine Hospital participates in this program so we can provide top care for our patients and a safe working environment for those who are a part of our staff. The Joint Commission standards provide meaningful metrics to improve the quality and patient safety in all clinical and managerial functions of acute care hospitals, as well as embrace continuous performance improvement. The Oncology Care Committee Our Oncology care team is...
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...Cancer. An ambitious disease. Luckily we have people in our world that are willing to go through the education system to inspect, diagnosis and treat cancerous tumors that develop in the human body. An oncologist is a physician who treats patients with cancer. There are many different branches in the medical field specifically related to oncology. The role of an oncologist oversees the care of the patient throughout his or her diagnosis and the course of the disease. The physician will give a detailed explanation of the stage of the cancer and the type of cancer that has developed. The patient and the oncologist will discuss the relevant treatment options that will best suit the patient. The oncologist may have to help the patient with pains...
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