...Hospitals Today vs. Hospitals 100 years ago Christy A. Hacker Beckfield College Have you ever broken a bone? Given birth to a child? Been rushed to a hospital in the back of an ambulance? Gotten a call in the middle of the night that a loved one has been hurt? Chances are in your lifetime at some point you will come in contact with a hospital. As you sit waiting and watching have you ever wondered just how hospitals came to be and how modern technology has evolved into that exact moment? Are the procedures the exact same as 100 years ago? Has technology really changed the way things are done…. and has it changed for the better or worse? Hospitals in the United States of America emerged from almshouses that provided care and custody for the ailing poor. Rooted in this tradition of charity, one of the 1st noted hospital opened in 1736. Bellevue Hospital in New York City was home to a 6 bed ward. The hospital as we know it today started to emerge about 60 years ago, beginning around the time of the civil war. The war itself kicked off the need for professional nursing, specialized departments and services. Doctors were in high demand. But was technology keeping up with the growing need for medical attention? Let’s look at how a setting a broken bone has changed over the years. The early writings of Hippocrates suggest that wooden splints were used to immobilize the bone. The ancient Greeks were known to use waxes and paste to create stiff bandages. Arabians were known to use...
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...to deliver a baby. Women have gone from excruciating births in the past to manageable and relaxing births (as much as they can be) today. There are also many things that are being studied and developed that doctors are looking forward to in the future of childbirth. This paper will discuss the past, present, and future of birthing methods, and will also discuss how these birthing methods have affected people who have experienced them over time. A person has choices when it comes to having their baby, but it hasn’t always been that way. In the past, women would give birth at home. Natural birth was the only way until 1794 when the first successful caesarean section was performed by Jesse Bennet, which he performed on his own wife, Elizabeth, (Long, 2011). During natural birth and eventually C-sections, not all women had access to pain medications, so they had to bear the pains of labor and delivery. At this time women gave birth and would hope for the best. Their family was there and usually a doctor. If something went wrong the doctor could only do so much. “Childbirth was so dangerous that a woman would make out her will as soon as she found out she was pregnant, (Cellania, 2013). Women and babies who survived were very strong. Most of the time they did not make it, and if the baby survived they did not make it past the age of five, (Bradley, 2013). There were many complications in childbirth and twenty percent of births ended in death for the baby and two percent for the mothers...
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...5 IV. Hypothesis of the Study ...................................................................... 6 V. Scope and Limitations of the Study .................................................. 7 VI. Significance of the Study ................................................................... 8 VII. Methodological Framework .............................................................. 9 VIII. Methodology ...................................................................................... 10 IX. Data Presentation and Analysis ....................................................... 12 a. Interview with Integrated analysis on Survewy report ............. 12 b. Satisfaction Rating on Different Aspect on Hospital ................ 32 X. Conclusion .......................................................................................... 43 XI. Recommendation ............................................................................. 44 XII. Bibliography ........................................................................................ 47 XIII. Appendix ............................................................................................ 48 I. Problem statement Main...
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...Kabanata 3: Paunuri 1. Ano ang Pagpapaanak? Ang panganganak o pagluluwal ay ang wakas ng panahon ng pagdadalantao ng isang babae. Ang isang babaeng tao ay maaaring magluluwal ng isang sanggol or mahigit sa isang sanggol. Sa Amerika, ang pinakamaraming nailuwal na buhay na sanggol sa isang pagbubuntis ay walo sa paraan ng paghiwang sesaryano noong 2009. May tatalong yugto ang pagluluwal sa bata: ang pag-ikli at pagluwang ng sipit-sipitan, pagbaba at paglabas ng sanggol, at ang pagsilang sa inunan. Ang pagsisilang ay may dalawang pamamaraan, tradisyonal o moderno. 3. Ano-ano ang mga paraan ng tradisyunal na pagpapaanak? Ang tradisyonal na pamamaraan ay ang natural na panganganak sa bahay sa tulong ng hilot.Ang panganganak sa bahay ay isang magandang karanasan. Dito nakapaligid ang mga tao na mahalaga at kilala ng isang ina sa sarili niyang bahay. Ang ina mismo ang nagdedesisyon tungkol sa kanyang panganganak sa tulong ng isang hilot. Walang gamot na binibigay. Ngunit, ito lamang ay maaaring gawin kung ang pagbubuntis ng ina ay walang komplikasyon. Dapat din malaman ng hilot ang plano ng isang ina upang kung magkaroon ng problema siya ay madadala kaagad sa malapit na ospital. Ayon kay Barett (2008) isa pang paraan ang pamamaraan ng pagsilang depende sa posisyon ay ang natural na panganganak sa kama ng ospital, natural na panganganak sa isang silya, natural na panganganak sa mainit ng tubig. Ang natural na panganganak sa kama ay ang karaniwang paraan na...
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...Childbirth Methods: "Natural" vs. Epidural Birth [pic][pic][pic] [pic] For centuries, women have given birth. Like other mammals, the process is natural or innate. Generally, the baby develops inside the mother, goes through a series of twists and turns and exits the birth canal into a brave new world. Sometimes the process deviates from expected events: The baby doesn't develop properly, the twists and turns are confused or the birth canal is too narrow for the baby's passage. Over the years, doctors intervened during times like these to assist in difficult births. Assistance led to caution and childbirth, though natural for ninety percent of the population, became medical. Today, to have a baby naturally requires women to know what choices are available and to create a birth plan that mirrors their expectations. Methods of Natural Childbirth "Natural" childbirth is the term used to refer to birth without anesthesia medication or surgery. Many women want to have the experience of a natural childbirth when delivering a baby. Natural childbirth also eliminates the risk of drugs harming the baby. Because the natural childbirth method is medication-free, women who choose this method find ways to cope with the pain that comes from delivery. Over the years, methods like Lamaze and the Bradley Method have helped women employ breathing and relaxation techniques to reduce pain. To keep the experience of birth as non-medical as possible, many women choose midwives over doctors...
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...considered negligence. The case I have chosen to study is one from the Circuit Court of Baltimore City Maryland and is that of Enso Martinez a minor by and through his parent (Rebecca Fielding) vs The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore Maryland July 2013. I would describe this as a landmark, “David vs Goliath” case involving medical negligence in the form of nonfeasance and malpractice. Reckless and willfulness disregard for safety is called criminal negligence and is often considered a form of gross negligence, a more serious tort (Pozgar, 2012). The question in my mind throughout the read was; “did the conduct of the provider and the hospital constitute criminal negligence”? The jury’s verdict and plaintiff’s award seemed to suggest yes. As a health professional, while I might agree with the Jury’s decision, I’m not so sure I agree with the size of the award. Did Johns Hopkins Hospital (the Hospital), negligently fail to perform a timely Caesarean section, causing Martinez to suffer from cerebral palsy, retardation, and other disorders. The following are the facts and details of this case as summarized from the source google scholar. On March 25, 2010, Rebecca Fielding (mother) began labor with her first child, Enzo Martinez. Ms. Fielding elected to have a natural birth at home, with the assistance of Evelyn Muhlhan, a registered nurse midwife (Midwife Muhlhan), and a doula. Fielding (who was 10 days overdue) was in labor for 14.5 hours...
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...way for birth to the present II. Body Paragraph #1 A. My life in general 1) My school days 2) My heart defect and how it would affect me for life 3) Living in a single family home 4) How we became homeless III. Body Paragraph #2 B. You have to have big dreams in life; I just don’t want to be like my family. 1) I want to get my degree to become a doctor 2) Start a nonprofit organization for people like me 3) Where I hope to see myself ten years from now IV. Body Paragraph #3 1) Where I see myself now 2) How I feel about I have accomplished 3) What do I think I can improve on V. Conclusion I was told never to judge a book by its cover; I always get the big picture first. I never would have thought the story of my life would even begin like this. I have always pictured my life in a different way with happy memories from birth to the present, but if that’s how it happens then that would not be my life. In this paper I will present a brief description of my life experiences both good and bad that helped shape me into the person I am today and I will analyze some of them with the adult development theories. My story begins in the hospital with my birth. I had many problems before I was even born into the world. I had to have open heart surgery when I was born because I was not breathing, it was said that I suffered multiple heart attacks in the womb. The doctors told my mom that I might not live pass birth, but here...
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...tu Twelve Domains of Culture Chart |Mexican |Chinese |South Korean |Indian |Laotian |German |Canadian |Japanese |Filipino |Brazilian | |Overview, inhabited localities, & topography |Prefer to be referred to as Mexican American, geo-graphically, historically, and culturally diverse, reside mostly in CA, TX, IL, AZ, FL, NM, CO, 90% live in urban areas, fastest growing ethnic population in U.S. |Immigrants to Western countries very diverse, culture differs with mix of west and traditional values & beliefs, value accountability to family & neighbors, value higher education, most live in CA, NY, FL, TX |Some major industries are electronics, telecommu-nication, chemicals, & steel. Entertain-ment industry is booming. Mountain-ous. Rapidly increasing immigrant group in U.S.. |Leave their country to attain a higher standard of living. Both religious & social system |Land-locked country in South-east Asia. Mountains & flood-plains. Trop-ical mon-soon climate. Mon-soon season from May to October Popula-tion of 5.2 million as of 1998. 70% of popula-tion is under 30 years old. Most live in rural villages near a temple. Paddy rice is subsis-tence for major popula-tion. |Reserved, formal, like order, love music & celebra-tions. Christmas tree with all its décor is a German creation. 60 million Germans in U.S.. Beautiful landscapes mountain ranges, lowlands & ocean borders. Largest economy in Europe, third largest in world. Climate similar to NW portion of U.S.. Embrace...
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...Epidemiology and Vulnerable Populations Angela Wilson NUR / 408 November 4, 2013 Epidemiology and Vulnerable Populations Introduction Health is a state of optimum well-being, a human right and a social goal. The public health mission is to provide and assure conditions that promote health in the community. Public health, epidemiology and nursing practice share the same goal of disease prevention and control. By definition, epidemiology is the study of population in order to monitor the health of the population, understand the determinants of health and disease in the community, and investigate and evaluate interventions to prevent disease and maintain health. (Stanhope & Lancaster, 2012). Epidemiology today is considered to be the core science of public health and is described as a constellation of disciplines with a common mission: optimal health for the whole community (Stanhope & Lancaster, 2008). Epidemiology has reformed public health and continues to strive for disease prevention and health promotion in communities across the world. The population...
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...Treatment has been considered as a controversial set of medical procedures that was first undergone by a Seattle child, Ashley. Ashley had a normal birth, but her mental and motor faculties failed to develop for reasons doctors could not determine. Ashley, called the “pillow angel,” by her parents, suffers from a developmental brain condition known as static encephalopathy (P Clark). Ashley’s parents decided to keep her small through some medical treatments which included high-does estrogen therapy to limit height and weight, hysterectomy to remove the uterus and prevent menstruation, breast bud removal to halt breast development, and an appendectomy (P Clark). Argument 1: I argue that the Ashley Treatment improve the patient who is similar to Ashley and her family’s quality of life that aligns with the Utilitarianism Theory. The surgical procedures will prevent potential discomfort from menstrual cramps and any possibility of pregnancy in the event of rape (P Clark). The treatment also avoids the discomfort of large breasts while lying down in the wheelchairs. By getting the treatment, the patient’s family could take care of the patient at home instead of spending all of their time in the hospital. The patient can enjoy the opportunity to be around by her family, the inclusion of family activities, and the comfort of her home, which fulfills the Beneficence Principle. The surgical procedures also revolve around Consequentialism Concept because the benefits of the treatment...
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...Running head: The difference in our culture The difference in a white and black culture Billy Dixon South University Online As a child growing up and into my adulthood, I have had the privilege of living in different places. I have lived in several major cities throughout the U.S. and have made friends from different countries, which are Africans, Mexicans, and Canadians. I moved from Georgia when I was nine, and I have lived in the rural of Texas since. Therefore in the past twenty-one years of my life I have had the pleasure of living in two different cultural backgrounds, and learn the differences in between. Abstract This paper seeks to explain that within the societies our beliefs, attitudes and values are the same when it comes to holidays concerning festivities and celebrations. Within societies, various religions, and ethnic groups can set us apart due to a range of responses, feelings, behaviors, attitudes, symbols, and material objects when it comes to death in our culture. Celebration of holidays within a culture The difference in a white and black culture In the United Stated...
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... | | |Secondary School | | | | |2001 |Asokenagar Banipith Girls Higher |W.B.S.E |GENERAL |66 % | | |Secondary School | | | | Summer Internship at ‘Max Bupa Health Insurance’ “Awareness of Health Insurance in Indian Economy ” – A comprehensive market survey of Insurance industry and creating awareness of health insurance. It also included selling Individual and Group health insurance policies. Projects done during PGPM ➢ MARKET RIVALRY: LUX Vs LIRIL ➢ MOTIVATION ➢ SUGGESTIVE MARKETING STRATEGIES OF 3G CONSUMPTION PATTERN ➢ CONSUMPTION PATTERN OF SHIRT Achievements Certificate in Computing 2008 from IGNOU Computer Proficiency - MS Windows 7, MS Office, MS Access, C Extracurricular Activities • Active participation in arranging college fest of JIS college of Engineering. • Participated in the various college fest singing...
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...study in rural Tanzania, for example, found that 84 per cent of women who gave birth at home intended to deliver at a health facility but did not due to distance and lack of transportation (Bicego et al. 1997). A number studies...
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...in the World Health Report 2000, “the service provision function [of the health system] is the most familiar; the entire health system is often identified with just service delivery.” The report states that service provision, or service delivery is the chief function the health system needs to perform (WHO 2000). As such, Figure 8.1 (see also Chapter 1, Figure 1.1) shows the relationship between service delivery and the other modules of this health systems assessment and their relationship with health system objectives. Because of the limited time to conduct this assessment, more emphasis will be placed on personal health (as opposed to public health) services and service delivery functions at the subnational level (i.e., the district, hospital, health center, health post, and dispensary levels). Health sector planning is covered in the Governance module, Chapter 6. For the purposes of this assessment, the private sector role in service delivery will refer to the following— • For-profit (commercial) and nonprofit (nongovernmental organization [NGO] or...
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...Jack Sisson 11/18/12 Kramer vs. Kramer A film can be interpreted in many ways, and the best interpretations are the ones that talk about what’s underneath each image. That means that the best ways to explain films are to describe what the deeper meaning is of each detail, from the first opening credit to the final end credit. The deeper meanings are combined in order to form themes. There is usually at least one Christian theme in there. The main Christian theme in the film Kramer vs. Kramer is love. Kramer vs. Kramer is a passionate film about a wife who leaves her husband because of how upset she is with their marriage. Fifteen months after the divorce, a legal battle begins to determine who gets to keep their 7-year-old son Billy, which turns into a battle of who believes he loves him more and who should get custody of him. The movie was released in 1979, and was written and directed by Robert Benton. Love is a central theme throughout the movie because of the love that Joanna Kramer, Billy’s mother, and Ted Kramer, Billy’s father, show for each other and for Billy. How much someone cares for another person can sometimes lead him to act without thinking and without the input of that person whom he cares for. This is the case when Joanna leaves Ted in the film Kramer vs. Kramer. Margaret, a friend of both of them, consoles Joanna when she talks about how fed up she is with her husband and that she wants to leave him because she feels so much pain. Joanna shows how much...
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