and demand problem in America. Citizens living in rural areas should receive the same quality of care as those living in urban settings. Substantial differences exist in quality and access to health care for persons living in rural America. The shortage of physicians in rural America calls for immediate attention and change, as the inadequate supply of physicians is affecting the quality of patient care. The life expectancy of persons living in rural America is actually declining due to treatable conditions
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causing inflammation that can involve other organs of the body such as the kidneys and vasculature. Symptoms are varied and highly dependent on the severity of the illness and organ involvement. Roughly two thirds of cases are asymptomatic (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2011). The Communicable Disease Chain identifies the infected individual as the host or reservoir, whose portal of exit includes cuts, needles and mucus membranes. The mode of transmission is through direct contact with the portal of entry
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offered may represent a small portion of the health care spend, the experience in total represents an opportunity to disrupt consumers’ expectations about how and where health-care services can be delivered. As clinics proliferate and their use increases, PCPs may see reduced demand to treat minor conditions. Losing shorter, simpler visits could have a financial impact on PCPs’ practices. What makes this innovation "disruptive" is that the Minute Clinic business model uses a nurse practitioner in a
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Health Care Access Options Kayla Moore HCS/490 Health Care Consumer – Trends and Marketing February 15, 2016 Danny Crawley Health Care Access Options In today’s society people want everything done right away, never wanting to wait and this includes their health care. Since people are wanting and needing care right away there is a need for more urgent care clinics. An urgent care clinic is a walk in clinic that is focused on the delivery of ambulatory care that is in a medical facility outside
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patients about double checking each Web sites accuracy and reliability when researching healthcare issues. Be sure to emphasize the importance of consulting with a doctor even if they found reliable, trustworthy information, they need to see their primary care provider for a medical diagnosis. It is imperative for healthcare professionals and patients alike to be hyper vigilant when exploring any Web site with information related to a health matter. There are multiple ways in which one can check
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Change Project NUR 492 November 10, 2014 Dr. Christine Markut Change Project Today’s healthcare providers are struggling more than ever to provide high quality care while controlling the costs of healthcare. The demands of an aging population and shortage of medical personnel have brought challenges to the medical office and physicians somehow need to improve their access. Instead of limiting the time patients are able to spend with their physician discussing their medical concerns, why not
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Introduction For the purpose of this assignment I have chosen to review a client with atrial fibrillation in a primary care setting. I will discuss the patient’s original presentation, including analysis and interpretation of his 12 lead electrocardiogram (ECG), diagnosis and subsequent management. Throughout the assignment I will discuss local and national guidelines and the evidence behind the chosen management for this client. For the purpose of this assignment the client will be referred
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| Affordable Care Act | What is in store for the future? | Caitlin Dulon 6-14-2015 | According to Medicaid.gov “The Affordable Care Act was passed by Congress and then signed into law by the President on March 23, 2010. On June 28, 2012 the Supreme Court rendered a final decision to uphold the health care law.” (P. 1) the affordable care act brought about a lot of changes to the way American’s were able to get health Insurance. Many American’s could not afford health insurance even
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Health Promotion among Diverse Populations According to the 2010 U.S. census report, approximately 36 percent of the population belong to a racial or ethnic minority, of which 17 percent is represented by the Hispanic community. (“Minority Health," 2014, p. 1). The author of this paper has chosen to compare and contrast the health status of the Hispanic community to the national average in the United States. In order to promote health and wellness, it is first of all necessary to assess the overall
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people, largely on a one- to-one basis. The care of patients is the primary concern of all health care providers so in order to achieve this goal, providers and healthcare personnel have to maintain and improve performance and good clinical care. Good interpersonal skills can lead to creating a friendly environment for patients and staff, effective time management, improvement in patient care and can also help developing a good reputation for the clinic or hospital. The scenario I will present in
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