FIJI GENERAL PRACTITIONER VOLUME 14 NUMBER 2 JULY 2006 Journal of The Fiji College of General Practitioners mEdICO-LEGAL IssuEs 1. vIEwPOINT ARE vIRTuAL uNIvERsITIEs AN ALTERNATIvE TO BRICk ANd mORTAR? 2. vIEwPOINT HEALTH PACkAGEs: A LABORATORy PERsPECTIvE 3. vIEwPOINT BOxING ANd mEdICINE AN ANALysIs OF CAusEs OF dEATHs IN FIJI Theme: Screening Medicals Health Packages. CONTENTS EdITORIAL...............................................................................
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RESPIRATORY SYSTEM A complete‚ schematic view of the human respiratory system with their parts and functions. Latin: systema respiratorium The respiratory system (or ventilatory system) is a biological system consisting of specific organs and structures used for the process of respiration in an organism. The respiratory system is involved in the intake and exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between an organism and the environment. The primary function of the respiratory system is to
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1. . The initial response by the nurse to a delusional client who refuses to eat because of a belief that the food is poisoned is A) "You think that someone wants to poison you?" B) "Why do you think the food is poisoned?" C) "These feelings are a symptom of your illness." D) "You’re safe here. I won’t let anyone poison you." A: "You think that someone wants to poison you?" This response acknowledges perception through a reflective question which presents opportunity for discussion‚ clarification
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I. INTRODUCTION Background and rationale of the study: One of the leading cases of musculoskeletal trauma is fracture. Fractures are any break in the continuity of the bone. It usually occurs when the stress placed on a bone is greater than the bone can absorb. Muscles‚ blood vessels‚ nerves‚ tendons‚ joints and other organs may be injured when fracture occurs (Nettina‚ Sandra B. 2006). It can be caused by metabolic bone diseases such as osteoporosis‚ or as a result of direct force when
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Case Presentation on: BRONCHITIS IN CHILDREN Submitted by: Aleman‚ Benjiedith S. Alquizar‚ Floriza T. Bation‚ Aldin T. Brioso‚ Carmi C. Bragas‚ John Ryan A. Caguan‚ Romeo M. Dumaog‚ Eugeniana P. Lodovice‚ Kristler Saniel‚ Charmaine K. Submitted to: Mr. Ebenezer L. Bangcong 21 February 2009 I. DESCRIPTION OF BRONCHITIS IN CHILDREN Respiratory disorders are among the most common causes of illness and hospitalization in children. Overall‚ respiratory dysfunction
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CORRECTED COPY HEALTH HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE PATTERN DUE TO ANTIMICROBIAL MISUSE IN AFRICA BY SAIKI ADINOYI MUSA A GRADUATE SEMINAR PRESENTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH‚ FACULTY OF CLINICAL SCIENCES‚ COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES‚ UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN‚ ILORIN‚ KWARA STATE‚ NIGERIA IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF MASTERS DEGREE IN PUBLIC HEALTH (MPH) SUPERVISOR PROF. A. O. AWOYEMI MB.BS (Ibadan)‚ MPH (Lagos)
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GENERAL OBJECTIVE: On completion of the seminar students will acquire in depth knowledge regarding gastroesophageal reflux disease‚ gain skills in identifying & managing the conditions and develop a positive attitude about nurse ’s role. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: On completion of seminar students will be able to * Define gastro oesophageal reflux disease * Enlist the risk factors for GERD * Explain the pathophysiology of GERD * List down clinical manifestations GERD * Describe
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1. Public health systems are operating within a context of ongoing changes‚ which exert a number of pressures on the public health system. These changes include all of the following‚ except: A. Health reforms B. Existing and emerging environmental hazards C. New technologies for health care D. None of the above 2. In response to the changes of the times‚ the UN General Assembly adopted a vision of poverty reduction and sustainable development. This is exemplified
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Aseptic technique Michele Pearson‚ Leah Christine Silver‚ and William Jarvis Purpose Aseptic technique is employed to maximize and maintain asepsis‚ the absence of pathogenic organisms‚ in the clinical setting. The goals of aseptic technique are to protect the patient from infection and to prevent the spread of pathogens. Often‚ practices that clean (remove dirt and other impurities)‚ sanitize (reduce the number of microorganisms to safe levels)‚ or disinfect (remove most microorganisms but not
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progressive inability to function normally at even the simplest tasks AMA - against medical advice or American Medical Association ambu-bag - handheld squeeze bag attached to a face mask. see also bagging amitriptyline - a tricyclic antidepressant amoxicillin - an antibiotic amp - abbreviation for Ampule‚ which is a sealed plastic or glass capsule containing a single dose of a drug in a sterile solution for injection. anaphylactic shock - an extreme allergic reaction that usually involves heart failure
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