Withholding and Withdrawing Treatment Darren Monaco Darton State College Withholding and Withdrawing Treatment Withholding and withdrawing treatment is the forgoing of life-sustaining treatment that the patient does not desire‚ either because of a perceived disproportionate burden on the patient or family members or for other reasons (Butts & Rich‚ 2013‚ p. 264). Withholding and withdrawing treatment is a major ethical dilemma for healthcare providers and family members alike. The
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Water Treatment Water Demand • Various types of water demands for a city – Domestic water demands – Commercial & industrial demand – Fire demand – Demand for public uses – Compensate losses demand Water Demand • Domestic water demand – It depends on the habits‚ social status‚ climatic conditions and customs of the people. – The domestic consumption of water under normal conditions is considered to be about 135 LPCD (IS 1172-1971) – The details of domestic consumption per person
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Complications & Limitations of Cancer Treatments Lung Cancer Complications of treatment- Treatment prolongs life but doesn’t cure it‚ illnesses from the treatment and from the actual cancer are hard to separate. Treatment is very dangerous for the patient. It could destroy more cells than necessary. Limitations of treatment- Chemotherapy‚ radiotherapy. Pancreatic Cancer Complications of treatment- Pancreatic cancer can be cured at an early stage but not at an advanced stage‚ which most people
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Substance Related Disorders | By: Kendra Neeley | Substance related disorders are a very common form of disorder which causes severe medical‚ social and psychological problems with the individuals that abuse the substance as well as individuals involved with those individuals. In this paper‚ we will discuss history‚ symptoms‚ influences and treatment. | | Kendra Neeley Substance Related Disorders Substance related disorders are a very common form of disorder which causes severe medical
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In summary‚ this online seminar entitled Unequal Treatment presented by Brian Smedley‚ Michell Van‚ and Linda Rae Murray was about the health disparities in the United States. During his presentation‚ Brian mentioned that the minority group have the worst health outcome compare to White people due to unequal access‚ and poor-quality care. Despite the introduction of the Affordable Care Act that has allowed many uninsured to have health insurance‚ people of color‚ especially African- Americans‚ still
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fictitious case. All names used in the document are fictitious Sample Treatment Plan Recipient Information Medicaid Number:12345678 Name: Jill Spratt DOB: 9-13-92 Other Agencies Involved: Jack Horner‚ M.D.‚ Child Psychiatrist Spring Hill Middle School Provider Information Medicaid Number:987654321 Name: Tom Thumb‚ Ph.D. Treatment Plan Date: 10-9-06 Plan to Coordinate Services: Phone contact during the first month of treatment‚ then as needed‚ but at least 1 time every 3 months. Request teacher to
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Breast Cancer Treatment Only lung cancer kills more women each year in the United States than breast cancer does. The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that over 184‚000 new cases of breast cancer were diagnosed in women in 1996 (ACS Breast). Although these statistics are alarming‚ there are a number of treatment options available for those that are diagnosed with breast cancer. The best way to treat any disease is to prevent it. Since little is known about breast cancer‚ there are no
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QUES 1: How did the metaphysical views of the Spanish influence their treatment of the Aztecs? ANS: The metaphysical views of the Spaniards were determined by their Christian beliefs‚ and hence they were at once amazed and repulsed by what they saw: human sacrifices‚ rituals involving bloodletting‚ adoration of pagan gods‚ cannibalism‚ sculptures of what they considered monstrous creatures. They came to believe that Aztec culture as a whole was a manifestation of Satan’s influence. QUES 2: What
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Ethical Treatment of Animals As with most subjects which involve ethics‚ there is more than one point of view. With ethical treatment of animals it is not different. In fact it is a subject which has caused near war type situations. In example there are people who believe that any time animals is killed even if that animal did not suffer it is wrong. On the other hand there are people who glory in eating meat and killing animals. But the bottom line is most people are somewhere in the middle
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What is orthodontics treatment? It is a specialized type of dental treatment that focuses on correction of the patient’s bite‚ alignment of teeth and improving their smile. Once I get fixed braces‚ how should I to take care of them? Once your orthodontic treatment begins‚ you must take very good care of your oral hygiene. Make sure to follow the following routine regularly: 1. Brush: At least two to three times a day brush with appropriate technique by using a soft-bristled orthodontics toothbrush
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