An Essay on Clinical Negligence “We have always thought of causation as a logical‚ almost mathematical business. To intrude policy into causation is like saying that two plus two does not equal to four because‚ for policy reasons‚ it should not.” (Charles Foster NLJ 5/11/2004 page 1644). To what extent do you consider that Charles Foster is correct in that causation and clinical negligence should be a “mathematical business” and the courts have‚ by introducing matters of policy‚ confused
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Application of Clinical Psychology Transferencefocused psychotherapy (TFP) is an intervention‚ which is according to Stern and Yeomans (n.d.) “grounded in contemporary psychoanalytic theory” with the psychoanalytic thinking having much to offer in the understanding and treatment of individuals with personality disorders. Treatment guidelines created for TFP in the form of a manual. According to Stern and Yeomans (n.d.) at the time of the article TFP demonstrated efficacy with two randomized
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This essay is written to reflect an critical incident that I have experienced during my Professional Practice Experience 4 placement at Bankstown hospital using Gibbs Reflective Cycle. At the time of the incident‚ I was following the clinical guidelines and practice my medication administration skills by giving subcutaneous injection to a patient at the abdomen site‚ under the supervision of an register nurse. Before the injection‚ I have checked the site for redness‚ bruises and pain‚ which there
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RN Interview Nursing‚ is a profession that I have long admired and considered to be one of the most gratifying positions that a person can hold due to the ability to positively affect so many people’s lives. This also comes with a huge responsibility to constantly be aware and monitor one’s own emotional state while adjusting to each patients needs and maintaining a high level of professionalism. When looking at the two areas of professionalism and emotional intelligence I believe that they are
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On December 5th through 7th‚ I spent my clinical experience in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. The PACU is a Critical Care Unit where patients go following surgery to receive specialized care. The nursing staff is skilled in identifying and managing complications in patients after they received anesthesia. The patient’s vital signs are closely observed‚ fluids are given‚ and pain is managed as the patient returns to their baseline in level of consciousness.
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I served as a student volunteer for Hammer and Nails a non-profit organization that works to serve the community with the mission of improving the quality of lives for low-income families through home repair. Most of the home owners in Canton‚ Ohio faced financial hardship and could not fund the extensive repair and renovation that their homes needed and thus relied on volunteer services for help. Through my time spent with Hammer and Nails I savored learning about the families within the community
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My clinical rotation at White Memorial Medical Center was a memorable experience for me. The nurses that I was assigned to or shadowed were very kind with sharing their experiences as well as their knowledge when it came to taking care of children. My first day at White Memorial Medical Center‚ I was lucky enough to be picked by the charge nurse named Robbie at the PICU. She picked two more students to shadow her nurses. She had four patients ranging from ages 3 months to 15 years of age. I had a
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Components and the Materials of Parts: The formation of the staple remover is based on performance and durability without extra useless parts. The materials that form the tool are managed properly to minimize total costs while maximizing the production rates. There are four main parts: wedges‚ spring‚ handle and pin axle. The Wedges of Staple Remover The staple remover is comprised of two wedges on shaft. These engaged wedges are usually made from chrome-plated steel‚ because it is not only
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Kristin Barry September 13‚ 2013 HCA 245 Moiz Lalani Interview with a Medical Coder Medicine is an art‚ it is science and business. There are scientific and artistic aspects those doctors learn in the profession of medicine. Doctors have to be paid which requires a different skill that is complex and comes with administrative professional. Hint a Medical Biller and Coding. Medical Billers and Coders work with clinics‚ doctors‚ hospitals‚ patients‚ and other medical facilities. Submitting
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My individual health needs assignment will be looking at a task I undertook for my clinical skills assessment. For the assessment I had to take my fellow colleagues blood pressure. This assignment will be looking at the positive and negative skills I have learnt throughout practice and experience; it will also show the areas I need to work on more. My assignment will also look at the importance of respecting my colleague’s needs and preferences. The assignment will also look at the importance of
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