Healthcare Models Analysis
Health Care Models Analysis
Sarah Bomar
Grand Canyon University: HCA-515
January 15, 2014
Food poisoning is a common problem for millions of Americans and people throughout the world. Food poisoning occurs when food infected with bacteria is ingested. People who become infected with food borne organisms might have symptoms ranging from mild cramping and intestinal discomfort to severe nausea and diarrhea, accompanied by dehydration. Depending on the type and severity of the infection, food poisoning can be easily treated or may require hospitalization. In extreme cases, food poisoning can result in death. Symptoms of food poisoning include: nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and/or cramping, diarrhea, fever and/or chills, and dehydration. There are hundreds of different diseases that can cause food poisoning. One of the most common forms of food poisoning is caused by bacteria, such as E. coli. E. coli, or Escherichia coli, are bacteria found in the digestive systems of humans and animals. Certain strains of E. coli, when ingested, may cause a person to become very seriously ill. Most cases of food poisoning from E. Coli occur after eating raw or undercooked beef, or drinking unpasteurized milk. In this hypothetical case, I will discuss the treatment of a patient that has food poisoning from E. Coli bacteria. The first model we will be discussing treatment by will be the Medical Model. The Medical Model generally emphasizes clinical diagnosis and medical intervention to treat diseases, illnesses and/or symptoms. With this model, health is when one is absent of illness and disease. This model deals with the existing condition of the patient, does not take into account other aspects of the persons life, and generally treats the illness with medication. In the case of food poisoning, using the medical model, medication would be given to treat the symptoms. A patient would be given
Sarah Bomar
Grand Canyon University: HCA-515
January 15, 2014
Food poisoning is a common problem for millions of Americans and people throughout the world. Food poisoning occurs when food infected with bacteria is ingested. People who become infected with food borne organisms might have symptoms ranging from mild cramping and intestinal discomfort to severe nausea and diarrhea, accompanied by dehydration. Depending on the type and severity of the infection, food poisoning can be easily treated or may require hospitalization. In extreme cases, food poisoning can result in death. Symptoms of food poisoning include: nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and/or cramping, diarrhea, fever and/or chills, and dehydration. There are hundreds of different diseases that can cause food poisoning. One of the most common forms of food poisoning is caused by bacteria, such as E. coli. E. coli, or Escherichia coli, are bacteria found in the digestive systems of humans and animals. Certain strains of E. coli, when ingested, may cause a person to become very seriously ill. Most cases of food poisoning from E. Coli occur after eating raw or undercooked beef, or drinking unpasteurized milk. In this hypothetical case, I will discuss the treatment of a patient that has food poisoning from E. Coli bacteria. The first model we will be discussing treatment by will be the Medical Model. The Medical Model generally emphasizes clinical diagnosis and medical intervention to treat diseases, illnesses and/or symptoms. With this model, health is when one is absent of illness and disease. This model deals with the existing condition of the patient, does not take into account other aspects of the persons life, and generally treats the illness with medication. In the case of food poisoning, using the medical model, medication would be given to treat the symptoms. A patient would be given