Examiner : Kelley Goff‚ RN Patient Initials : KJ Age: 50 Gender: Female Reason for visit: recent severe heartburn I. Health History 50 year old female in good health. No history of chronic illness. Smoker 1ppd x 24 years. Total hysterectomy at age 45. No other surgeries. Currently on no prescribed medications. No history of heart problems‚ lung problems‚ no urinary or bowel issues. No known kidney disease or liver disease. Family history of stroke (mother) and lung cancer (father)
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ABSTRACT: Robotic surgery‚ computer-assisted surgery‚ and robotically-assisted surgery are terms for technological developments that use robotic systems to aid in surgical procedures. Robotically-assisted surgery was developed to overcome both the limitations of minimally invasive surgery or to enhance the capabilities of surgeons performing open surgery. In the case of robotically assisted minimally invasive surgery‚ instead of directly moving the instruments‚ the surgeon uses one of two methods
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Shelley Miller Dr. Ashli Dykes Composition 1 12 November 2012 Cervical Cancer Cervical cancer is a cancer that starts in the cervix‚ the lower part of the uterus‚ which opens at the top of the vagina. It occurs when abnormal cells on the cervix grow out of control. Cervical cancer can often be successfully treated when it is found early. It is usually fount at a very early stage through a pap-test. Cervical cancer is the third most common type of cancer in the world. Routine pap-smears‚ in
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The media debate on the Supreme Court’s verdict in the Aruna Shanbaug case has proceeded along predictable lines — the same as in the rest of the world. These are decadeold questions —the right of terminally ill patients and their families to seek a dignified end to the suffering; the distinction between active and passive euthanasia. Most countries have debated these issues‚ rejected the idea of active euthanasia and very few have legalized it. The Supreme Court has also played safe by suggesting
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1. The Vicente Sotto Scandal‚ as many have tagged it‚ is actually about medical malpractice. The video shows a gay named Jan Jan‚ 39 years of age who had a can of Black Suede inserted in his behind. The patient claimed that his partner in bed forced him to do it. The Vicente Sotto scandal participants (doctors and nurses) are already under investigation‚ which should only be the case because they have violated one basic human right (i.e.‚ the right to privacy). A human rights violation should not
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junior nurse she is not confident to set a line by looking at patient condition that is very weak. Without delaying‚ I went to visit that particular patient to help my nurse. This patient is a 40 years old Malay lady‚ who had done Total Abdominal Hysterectomy and Bilateral
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Finnigan 1 Abortion‚ More Harm Than Good Life‚ it is the most precious things on this planet. It starts from conception and goes on forever. Even though you may not physically be walking on this planet your life will always be remembered by someone as you leave this planet. Then there are those few babies that never get to make a difference in someone’s life or get to become the next president. Those few babies that never even get the chance to leave their mother’s womb or better yet‚ they don’t
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Contemporary Issues in nursing practice Paper TOLAC vs. elective repeat cesarean delivery Since the early 70’s‚ the Western world has observed the trend of rising numbers of cesarean deliveries. In 2007 32% of all deliveries in the United Stated happened via C-section; the highest number ever. With so many cesarean deliveries many women face a dilemma regarding prospective birth. Cesarean section limits future childbirth choices‚ but available medical knowledge and research data overthrow the
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Abortion and Birth Control Abortion and Birth Control Birth Control has many factors and issues that make it a great subject to debate for or against. The rights and responsibilities of the topic are very necessary to solve the surrounding issues involved. Individuals seek help in making the decision on the topic of birth control and abortion which may change his or her life forever. Factors such as religion and age come into play to help sway the decision a certain way. Behavior can
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exercises. For severe cases‚ the remedy is to insert a ring pessary to stop it from descending which has to be changed every four months. In extreme cases‚ uterine tissue protrudes from the vagina causing extreme discomfort. The only remedy is hysterectomy in which the uterus is surgically removed. The operation costs are about NRs 20‚000. The Government of Nepal and other donor organizations have allocated funds to provide services to about 10‚000 to 12‚000 women suffering from uterine prolapse
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