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    Medical Case Study Martha

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    Pattern of Use: Martha has a history of alcohol use disorder. Client has stated she has eight to twelve drinks a day‚ never having fewer than five drinks. Substance Abuse Treatment History: The client has no history of substance abuse treatment. Medical History and Current Status: Doctors have reported Martha has impacted liver function and is developing cirrhosis of the liver. Aside from substance-related health impairments Martha is in good health and appears to have no other physical health issues

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    Famous Paintings

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    Mona Lisa - Leonardo Da Vinci Leonardo da Vinci worked on his masterpiece over a period of 20 years. He carried it with him everywhere. The enigmatic smile has captured the imagination of the world. I love this painting because it is very human‚ but also gives a glimpse of the world beyond‚ the transcendental. Artist | Leonardo da Vinci | Year | c. 1503–1519 | Type | Oil on poplar | Dimensions | 77 cm × 53 cm (30 in × 21 in) | Location | Musée du Louvre‚ Paris | Creation of Adam - Sistine

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    Famous Scientist

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    Charles Robert Darwin was born on February 12‚ 1809 in Shrewsbury‚ England. He attended Shrewsbury Grammar School which concentrated on classic language. At the age of sixteen‚ his father removed him and moved him to Cambridge where he met John Steven Henslow who helped him interest in nature. It was Henslow who got Darwin the position of naturalist on the boat "The Beagle." Right after Dawins graduation the government send the HMS Beagles to complete an unfinished survey of Patagonia and Tierra

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    Famous Primatologists

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    The closest living relative to humans are primates. The study of primates and their behaviors is primatology. Primatology provides a better understanding of the many aspects of the research‚ preservation and conservation of primates. The field of primatology has been fortunate to have several outstanding scientists‚ among them Jane Goodall‚ the late Dian Fossey and Birute Galdikas. Each of them has accomplished considerable works documenting and interpreting the lives of chimpanzees‚ gorillas

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    Famous Person

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    Gaga: Getting Back On The Horse After dropping out of Collaborative Arts Project 21 (a New York-based musical school)‚ the unconventional singer did some small gigs around town until she gained a loyal following in the downtown Lower East Side club scene. She finally caught the eye of Rob Fusari‚ a music producer who then collaborated with her to cut some tracks in the studio that they shopped to other people in the music industry. Things took a nasty turn when Lady Gaga was suddenly dropped

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    A Famous Person

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    Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad (written in Jawi: محضير بن محمد‚ born on July 10‚ 1925). He is well known by "Dr. M" was the fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia. Using a first name itself‚ "Che Det" as a pen name‚ he has written the first article published by The Straits Times Singapore on July 20‚ 1947 entitled "Malay Women Make Their Own Freedom" (Malay Women Creating Your Own Freedom). When the term of his leadership from 16 July 1981 until 31 October 2003‚ he managed to bring development through policies

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    during the time of administration. verything. Medications should always be Errors By: Amanda Sandstrom Grand Canyon University: NRS-433V April 13‚ 2013 Problem Statement Medication errors are one of the most common errors in healthcare. Sentinel events lead to research in determining why errors were happening and how they can be prevented. Learning why medication errors occur‚ and the events leading up to the error is important to understand so policies and procedures can be implemented

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    Medication Error Essay

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    responsibility. When a medication error occurs‚ ethical issues such as a loss of human dignity‚ fidelity and beneficence also occur‚ which leads to patient dissatisfaction and mistrust. Social issues often interplay with any sort of medical error as well. Medication errors often result in damaged social relations such as the nurse-patient relationship and the healthcare system’s image. When nurses make a medication error they are obligated to report their mistake to the charge nurse‚ the patient

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    Errors are an innate part of human life. Execution Safe execution of medical orders is plays a significant part role of in patient care. It is also the main component of nursing performance and has a distinguished role in patient safety. Medication errors are a healthcare professional’s worst nightmare and has become one of the biggest issues devoted encountered in today’s healthcare setting. According to the National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention (2016)‚ “a medication

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    "A medication error is any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm while the medication is in the control of the health care professional‚ patient‚ or consumer” (NCCMERP‚ 2016). According to the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (2010)‚ medication errors are among the most common medical errors‚ harming at least 1.5 million people every year. Someone who has experience working with medications and the errors of them would be Laurie Dworkin. Laurie

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