several criteria’s in existence to help in the diagnosis. DSM-IV-TR (APA 2000) states that two or more symptoms including delusions‚ hallucinations‚ disorganised speech‚ catatonic behaviour or negative symptoms for a period of one month. An alternative diagnosis is which symptoms cluster together and whether they form disorganised‚ positive and negative symptoms (Liddle et al. 1994). Current treatments for schizophrenia are divided into drug treatments‚ psychological and social management and electroconvulsive
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Describe the impact of early diagnosis and follow up to diagnosis has on dementia. Impact: Early diagnosis can be established when an individual meets current diagnostic criteria for dementia where there is deterioration in cognitive function that interferes with activities of daily living. Patient lives change dramatically when initially diagnosed and may experience feelings of shock‚ disbelief‚ anger‚ loss and grief. However‚ after this the affected individual and their family members can confirm
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Diabetes and Treatment Walden University Advanced Pharmacology NURS - 6521N - 4 Diabetes and Treatment Diabetes is a group of diseases that result from a defect in the body’s ability to maintain a homeostatic glucose level. The defect may be in insulin secretion‚ insulin action or both. Diabetes can be classified as Juvenile‚ Type 1‚ Type 2‚ or Gestational. Distinction between the different classifications is based on the circumstances present at time of the diagnosis. Defect in insulin
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Treatment of Endometriosis Treatment of Endometriosis Endometriosis affects over 70 million women and girls world-wide (Endo Resolved). It is common among women of reproductive age‚ approximately 15%. On average it takes 7 years from the time symptoms appear to diagnosis and finally treatment. Women suffering from endometriosis experience chronic pelvic pain and loss of time and productivity from work and school. Some women of child bearing age also experience infertility (Ryan). Currently there
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By definition a doctor is: a qualified practitioner of medicine. When we get an infection they give antibiotics. If you have a cut‚ they stitch you up. Broken leg‚ they set it in a cast and limit the use of the extremity until it has healed. People seek out a physician’s expertise for many ailments‚ and it is sought after more when it comes to one’s child. Diagnosing colds‚ flu and typical childhood diseases are second nature for doctors. What about psychological disorders‚ in particular the
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The Best Treatment for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Psychology 2 / Mr. Terrell Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral syndrome characterized by inattention and distractibility‚ restlessness‚ inability to sit still and difficulty concentration on one thing for any period of time states Lotha (2006). She also explains the numbers of the diagnoses are increasing annually and according to the Issues & Controversies Database (2005)‚ “Most experts estimate
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The Effects of Dual Diagnosis on a Person’s Life Jamie Sivels Georgia Military College November 28‚ 2012 The Effects of Dual Diagnosis on a Person’s Life People with severe mental disorders also experience a co-occurring substance abuse problem; approximately 50% of individuals with a mental disorder are also affected by substance abuse; 37% are alcohol abusers‚ 53% drug abusers (Medline). This is also called dual diagnosis which is when someone has a mental disorder
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organs. However‚ the right lower quadrant is the location of the Cecum‚ Appendix‚ Ascending Colon‚ Right ovary‚ Fallopian tube‚ and the Right ureter. This paper will address the affliction(s) that may occur in the right lower quadrant‚ possible diagnosis a patient could be given due to the pain‚ and how they are treated. As you may know‚ pain can vary from acute‚ subacute‚ to chronic given the frequency of the pain. Affliction may also be categorized as dull or sharp given its’ severity. “The
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NSG 4106: Critical Care Nursing Template via Course Faculty Student Name:Melanie Wilson Clinical Date: 2/6—2/7 MEDICAL/SURGICAL DIAGNOSIS RESEARCH Medical/SurgicalDiagnosis | ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS) | Definition | Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening lung condition that prevents enough oxygen from getting to the lungs and into the blood. ARDS can be caused by any major injury to the lung. Some common causes of ARDS are breathing
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C: CIRCULATION PLAN * Prevention of fluid and electrolyte imbalance‚ dehydration and sepsis (IV fluids) *Jean is vomiting* (check vomitus for blood) * Fluid balance chart * The insertion of IV cannula * Remains Nil by Mouth-insertion of NG tube * Central Pulse - rate‚ volume & regularity * Pulse rate on admission – 98 beats/min * Peripheral pulses * Blood pressure * *Respiratory rate* * Capillary refill (teach importance of removal of nail polish/make up –
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