Topic Pet ownership and its benefits Research question: Are there any benefits to owning a pet? Thesis Statement Research suggests that owning a pet is beneficial because it helps alleviate depression, reduces anxiety, reduces stress and promotes interpersonal interaction with others. References Reference #1 Moore, A. (2002). Get a Pet-Doctor's Orders http://www.prevention.com/health/healthy-living/happy-health-benefits-adopting-pet This article explains why some doctors are now
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vital members of a successful health care team. RCN (2009) The role they play is crucial in order to provide a consistent and quality service from health promotion and prevention strategies to clinical treatment, rehabilitation and palliative care. (NHS,2008). Nurses contribute greatly to a modern health care system hence the emergence of many specialist nurse practitioners who have undertaken additional specialist education in order to provide advanced nursing care and nurse prescribing services. RCN
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in the health outcomes of our members and has a responsibility to contribute positively to their care. The fractured, ineffective care Mrs. Lushko received is disappointing, however, this case provides strong support for a shift in focus towards managed care and specifically, the Accountable Care Organization structure. The following details several aspects of Mrs. Lushko’s experience and how her care could have been improved by enrollment in BCBS of Illinois’ private ACO plan. 1. Issue: Repeat
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A Tool to Help Heath Care Professionals Cope A Tool to Help Heath Care Professionals Cope Compassion Fatigue Compassion Fatigue What is Compassion Fatigue? Caring too much can hurt. When caregivers focus on others without practicing self-care, destructive behaviors can surface. Apathy, isolation, bottled up emotions and substance abuse head a long list of symptoms associated with the secondary traumatic stress disorder now labeled: Compassion Fatigue. This used to be labeled as burnout and
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FACING NURSES ON END-OF-LIFE ISSUES BASED ON CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS HELD IN ELDORET, KENYA Author: Kamau S. Macharia: BScN (Moi), MSc (studying) Nursing Leadership & Health Care Systems Management (University of Colorado, Denver), Higher Dip. Critical Care Nursing (Nbi). Graduate Assistant, School of Nursing & Biomedical Sciences, Kabianga University College (A Constituent College of Moi University), . P 0 Box 2030 20200 Kericho, Kenya , Tel +254 722224577, Email:
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freedom from cancer pain must be regarded as a human rights issue. Charles's pain was poorly controlled on admission so it took several hours for the nurse to assess and come to an agreement with Charles about how to manage his pain. The End of Life Care Strategy, written by the Department of Health have published the following guideline; " Ensure that pain amongst people approaching the end of life are kept to an absolute minimum with access to skilful symptom management for optimum quality of life
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mandated by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) on a daily basis is 1 caregiver for every 10 residents, MPTF maintains a staffing level of 1 caregiver to 7 residents. MPTF surrounds the core health care staff which improves on CDPH mandate with higher levels of ancillary staff like care coordinators, activities and social workers. The staffing challenges are to retain the current number of employees. Due to financial constraints, employees were asked to double their healthcare premiums and
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Development of the Nursing Professionals In 2010 the Affordable Care ACT was signed into law. With these laws, the United States is being provided an opportunity to completely redesign its health care system. The model includes heath care that is easier to access, affordable by all, higher safety standards, and higher quality with improved patient outcomes (Robert Wood Johnson, Institute of Medicine, 2010). The United States’ health care workforce is largely comprised of nursing professionals. Their
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Health Care Communication Rosa Singleton HCS/320 11/10/2012 Kristin Thrun Health Care Communication When communicating in the healthcare field, is it important that what is actually being said is comprehended by all parties involved in the conversation. Or is it only necessary to just say what you think and feel is necessary and not worry about the outcome of situations? Effective communication is
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Development of the Nursing Professionals In 2010 the Affordable Care ACT was signed into law. With these laws, the United States is being provided an opportunity to completely redesign its health care system. The model includes heath care that is easier to access, affordable by all, higher safety standards, and higher quality with improved patient outcomes (Robert Wood Johnson, Institute of Medicine, 2010). The United States’ health care workforce is largely comprised of nursing professionals. Their
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