(Week 1 DQ #2) Class‚ In our first DQ‚ we discussed the various cultural barriers that we might see on a routine basis; however there are still many more barriers to effective communication. These might be more associated with physical and psychological barriers. Here are two real-world questions that we most of us will encounter throughout our health care career regularly... How might a provider communicate more effectively with a person who is hearing impaired? Also‚ how might a provider communicate
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Ethics Case Study Jerry McCall is Dr. Williams’ office assistant. He has received professional training as both a medical assistant and a LPN. He is handling all the phone calls while the receptionist is at lunch. A patient calls and says he must have a prescription refill for Valium‚ an antidepressant medication‚ called in right away to his pharmacy‚ since he is leaving for the airport in thirty minutes. He says that Dr. Williams is a personal friend and always gives him a small supply of Valium
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Communicable Disease Paper Charlotte Hall HCS457 Sarah Dunn 3/4/2013 Communicable Disease Paper Communicable disease is a notifiable disease; this is any disease that is required to be reported (HEALTH‚ 2005). Communicable disease includes sexually transmitted diseases (STD) like Chlamydia. Chlamydia is a bacterium called Chlamydia trachomatis and is a commonly reported STD (Services‚ 2012). This disease may not have any symptoms to indicate a problem within the person. Chlamydia affects
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Reporting Practices and Ethics Paper Tiffany Swartz HCS/405 Todd Brown November 19‚ 2012 Introduction Financial management in the area of healthcare has been an ever changing area. There are generally accepted principles and ethical codes that must be followed when dealing with finances‚ and healthcare facilities must be successful in this aspect for the facility to operate smoothly. This paper will discuss the four elements of financial management‚ some generally
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Informatics Needs Assessment HCS / 482 Informatics Needs Assessment Changes in healthcare and advancements in technology have allowed for new and exciting opportunities to intergrade in the two fields. The government has supported healthcare facilities during this transition since 2009‚ by providing stimulus money to assist in the transition from paper to electronic medical records (EMR). The Obama administration will start fining healthcare facilities that have not made this transitioned
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Marketing Research and Segmentation problem HCS/539 May 28‚ 2012 Russell L. Zage Abstract The health care sector is the fastest growing part of the modern economy. It is also a challenging field for the policy makers and private sector. The cost of the healthcare is on the increase every year. In recent years all the healthcare foundations are trying to focus on the consumer. I am the market representative of Dean healthcare foundation in Dane County‚ Madison‚ Wisconsin. Marketing research
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Utilitarianism was first developed by Jeremy Bentham‚ a philosopher and legal theorist of the 18th century. Bentham argued that one should maximise happiness for the majority (‘the greatest good for the greatest number‚ a view which is known as the ‘Utility Principle’. Happiness was equated with moral goodness. This idea further identifies Bentham as a ‘psychological hedonist’‚ since he regarded humans as being primarily motivated by pleasure and the avoidance of pain. A contented society would be
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Biochemistry Exam I Terminology Boiling point is the temperature at which the vapor pressure of the liquid equals the pressure surrounding the liquid. At this temperature the liquid phase changes into the gaseous phase (also a colligative property) Melting point is the temperature at which the solid and liquid phases are in equilibrium. At this temperature the solid state changes into a liquid phase (also a colligative property) Specific heat is the amount of energy (in joules or calories) needed
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This work of HCS 350 Week 5 Discussion Question 1 comprises: What are three strategies for resolving communication challenges? Why are identifying and implementing strategies for resolving communication challenges important in today General Questions - General General Questions HCS 350 HCS\350 Week 1 Nursing Expertise Self-Report Scale and Reflection HCS 350 HCS\350 Week 2 Communication Style Case Study HCS 350 HCS\350 Delegation Example in a Health Care Setting Presentation
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This archive file of HCS 350 Week 3 Discussion Question 2 contains: List the theoretical principles of effective therapeutic communication. Why is client-centered therapeutic communication important? General Questions - General General Questions HCS 350 HCS\350 Week 1 Nursing Expertise Self-Report Scale and Reflection HCS 350 HCS\350 Week 2 Communication Style Case Study HCS 350 HCS\350 Delegation Example in a Health Care Setting Presentation HCS 350 HCS\350 Week 4 Personal
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