The NHS covers a wide variety in terms of health care services. Some examples of the many services within the NHS are: Accident and Emergency, Breast screening [to check for cancer], Cardiology [which includes ECG’s (Electrocardiogram) which is the electrical activity of the heart], Discharge lounge, Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), General Surgery, Maternity which includes ultrasounds to look at the baby], Microbiology, Neurology, Dietician, Oncology, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy and Urology [3].…
Our National Health Service is one of the most precious institutions we have. We all know it, because all of us have been touched by it. I will never forget the care my son Ivan received and the inspirational people who helped Sam and me through some of the most difficult times. The consultants, the community nurses, the care team – every one of them became part of our lives. When you have experienced support and dedicated professional care like that, you know just how incredibly special the NHS is.…
In this part of my report, I will be applying the different sociological perspectives to the patterns and trends of health and illness in two different social groups. When applying the sociological perspectives, I will be examining the trends in health and illness within different social groups.…
Many people regarded the problem of disease as the most important, especially after the war. To tackle this, the Labour Government introduced what is seen by many people to be the most successful creation, the National Health Service. It was created in 1948 and covered everyone’s health issues from hospital care and GPs to free dental and optician care. It was extremely popular to begin with, but the Government were not fully prepared for the expense. The budget had risen by more than 50% of it’s original budget within the first year, but they continued with it anyway. Most people would still say that the NHS was a resounding success, even though many left wing historians argue that it did not eliminate private health care fully. Ultimately, the NHS was one of the greatest creations of the 20th century and is also one of the foundations for the democratic society we live in today.…
Whilst also highlighting the fact that the NHS is committed to providing the best value for taxpayers’ money and the most effective, fair and sustainable use of finite resources. NHS is accountable, accountable to the public, to communities and the people that it serves. Focusing on prevention, health improvement and inequality as key to sustainable…
First, is to travel and treat people around the world before I settle down. The other goal is to serve the underprivileged. I have been volunteering at Vidant Health for the past few months, and they focus on treating the underprivileged, sometimes even taking care of their medical bill. I did not quite understand it at first; my father always told me “There is no free lunch.” However, being a volunteer you mostly run blood, urine and feces samples to the lab, but the other side is patient care. Hearing the patients’ stories and spending time with them, I realize they are not just patients but real people with real stories. The medical field is not just about science, but it is mainly about the people we treat. I now firmly believe everyone should have a chance at the best healthcare available to…
As a member of the National Honor Society (NHS), you must posses the four essential qualities, Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character. It is not only a privilege, but an honor, to be acknowledged as a member of the NHS. If accepted, not only would I be a valuable asset, but I would help pave the way for others and set a good example for those in training.…
I would be an exceptional candidate for NHS because not only do I set good examples in my academics, but also in my community and school. I live off of helping others, that is just who I am. I also am a hard worker, and when I have my mind set, it is set for good. I am interested in joining this organization because I am self-assured that my caring and compassionate personality will continue to help others in a substantial way. With all of this in mind, I am positive that I would be a valuable member to NHS and Carroll Jr. /Sr. High School.…
Approval into NHS will help me contribute to the prestigious club by participating in community service events and helping create new community service opportunities for the club. It has been a long-term goal of mine to get into NHS and I feel that NHS will be a great precursor for me into becoming a doctor. Helping people and the community is something I am passionate about and continue to be so when I become a doctor. If I get into NHS that passion will be implemented into reality. Overall, NHS provides a great opportunity for me to display character, service, and leadership which I will be able to take forward in the…
The four pillars of the NHS are scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character. I am proud to say that these are exemplified in my life through my challenging course load and experiences. Throughout my years as a student, the experiences and challenges that life has thrown at me have built me into who I am today. Before I started my high school career, I was inducted into the National Junior Honor Society. I started taking AP classes as early as my freshman year, and have only taken more since then. My enrollment into the Gifted program has given me opportunities to expand on my intellectual growth, including the Biology Olympiad and American Math Competition. Brains, however, are only a piece of the puzzle; it’s how a person acts that makes…
In NHS, I would bring my dedication, enthusiasm, passion, creativity, desire to give back to the community, and much more to the table. I do not want to join NHS just so that it will “look good on my college application”. I want to join NHS to make a positive difference in the world today, and my unique qualities and abilities make me a suitable candidate for…
In addition, my employment experience has provided me with great respect for social and ethical views that differ from my own. This position has given me the opportunity to decide if a career in medicine is truly where I would like to be. Working at the hospital has been a truly challenging experience through dealing with the magnitude of death, illness, and recovery. This experience has made me realize that a career in medicine is where I need to be. I have experienced a multitude of emotions and in the end I have realized that the reward of knowing that a life was saved or that through the death of a patient, we have made groundbreaking discoveries in medicine is far greater than the emotional tensity associated with the experience.…
In conclusion, there are plenty of reasons why you should become a nurse. From being a job that has a great paycheck attached to actually having the opportunity of saving lives and treating the ones you care about, being a nurse definitely has a lot of perks. Just like any other job it does have its hard moments, but saving a person’s life and being able to make a difference in the life of your community is definitely a great privilege, something that only select few, including nurses, have the ability to…
I feel that I can contribute to the overall student body of this college by engaging myself with fellow students. Teaching others what I have learned, as well as having an open mind to learn from others, can help us all. I believe that being a mother, wife, and registered nurse has molded me into the unique individual that I am today. My contributions to society help me to view myself and others like me in a different light. I believe that those who have committed themselves to helping others hold the key to nurturing our youth and elders alike. My career as a nurse began fourteen years ago. I started out as a licensed practical nurse. I enjoyed it immensely, but always felt that I could achieve more. Eleven years later, I graduated from an LPN to RN bridge program. I always knew that I wanted to help others; and everyday holds a different reward in itself. People often question how I am able to deal with illness and death so often. They also question if we, as caregivers, ever get depressed. My answer to them is that if I can make one person more comfortable in their last days, then I have made a difference. Of course there many more rewards to nursing. I truly believe that it takes a kind heart and caring person to commit oneself to a lifetime of helping others. I feel that I am truly blessed and honored to be amongst these. So, in summary; I believe that sharing these thoughts and feelings with others can help me to fit in at this…
I observed different kinds of childbirths and pregnancies. One particular birth stood out to me where the lady was homeless after suffering from domestic abuse. I was able to see the empathetic and professional way midwives have to deal with those situations. By keeping calm I was able to communicate with the women and calculate the dynamics of the situation, doing simple jobs like offering water and assisting the midwives with medicines. In a place that was an unfamiliar environment for me I feel I was able to adapt and fit well into the team. Another circumstance where I showed the NHS values was whilst volunteering in Sri Lanka, working with underprivileged children and teenagers teaching them dance, arts, and crafts. At times it was difficult to communicate with them as they spoke little English, however, through the use of hand signals and my own body language I built relationships with them that I will never forget. I feel this demonstrates by ability to make strong connections with a wide range of people which will help when supporting the mothers. I also went on World Challenge, trekking across Iceland, which I funded myself. My role within the team was to lead them on trails through the mountains, where I was able to express my good sense of leadership. All these experiences have strengthened my resolve to become a…