Singapore’s Healthcare System Singapore is an island country located in Southeast Asia, between Indonesia and Malaysia with a population of 5.3 million. Recognized and praised for their electrical manufacturing industry, finance and healthcare, Singapore was named the third wealthiest nation in the world by Forbes Magazine for 2012. Singapore has established and received acclaim for a remarkable healthcare system. With government intervention, private sectors and programs that promote healthy
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al., 2009). Ventricular tachyarrhythmia is noted by an extended QT interval, which is the period where the heart recharges itself through a process called repolarization (Mayo Clinic, 2015). The extended QT interval in TdP involves both ventricles beating at a rapid rate, which results in less blood to the brain (Mayo Clinic, 2015). If there is a prolonged lack of blood to the brain, this can result in ischemia, hypoxia and death.
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Running head: COMMUNITY HEALTH AND POPULATION Community Health and PopulationFocused Nursing (C228) June 29, 2016 1 Running head: COMMUNITY HEALTH AND POPULATION A. Identification of Community 2 Running head: COMMUNITY HEALTH AND POPULATION The community that I will be presenting a health assessment status of for this task is Collierville
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2014 Maria Mendez Vulnerable Population and Self-Awareness Vulnerable populations are groups that are not well integrated into the health care system because of ethnic, cultural, economic, geographic, or health characteristics (Urban Institute, 2014). The elderly can become more vulnerable for a variety of reasons. Limited options for health care, physical or mental impairments and lack of transportation all contribute to the elderly being classified as a vulnerable population. Demographics
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Hepatitis B is one of the communicable diseases which are a contagious liver disease that results from infection with the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). CAUSES ―Exposure may occur: After a needle stick or sharps injury - Hepatitis B is a concern for health care workers and anyone else who comes in contact with human blood If any blood or other body fluid touches your skin, eyes or mouth People who may be at risk of hepatitis B are those who: Unprotected sex with an infected partner – one may become
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Differences in competencies of Bachelor degree nurse and Associate degree nurse Nursing is a profession that involved within the healthcare system which is concentrated towards the care of individual, family and community. The primary goal of a nurse whether BSN or ADN is the same when it comes to patient care. When we look at nursing history, Mildred Montag started nursing education by the creation of the first ADN program as there was a huge shortage of nurses after the World War 2 and they
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C228 Community Health Task 2 Michelle Wall Meningococcal disease is a disease that can be found worldwide. Meningococcal disease refers to any disease or illness that is caused by the type of bacteria called Neisseria meningitides, also called meningococcus (Meningococcal disease, 2015). The first documented outbreak was over two hundred years ago in Geneva in 1805 which circulated rapidly and killed thirty three people. The first case ever recorded in America was in 1806 in Medford, Massachusetts
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11/2/2015 11/2/2015 Integration of Mental Health and Primary Care Integration of Mental Health and Primary Care Roberts, Jada LeTourneau University Roberts, Jada LeTourneau University Integration of Mental Health and Primary Care The nation’s mental health policy emphasizes the prevention of mental disorders. People with mental health issues are said to have access to quality care that helps advocate for recovery. Health is recognized as a condition of total physical,
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KMS 3063 Occupational Safety and Health (Group 2) Name: Lu Chen Ong Matric No: 36810 Case Study On the 15th June 2006, Salman fell from a ladder while maintaining a boiler. Salman went to a private clinic after he felt pain on his back and leg. On 12th August 2008, he was referred to Hospital Tanjong for further observation and was diagnosed with cervical and lumbar spondylosis with slipped disc. Doctors suggested that Salman undergo decompression surgery but he refused. Salman took the following
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volume and product costs on operating profit of a business. It deals with how operating profit is affected by changes in variable costs, fixed costs, selling price per unit and the sales mix of two or more different products. B. It useful to health care mangers in analysis in these groups listed below All cost can be categorized as variable or fixed, profit, Sales
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