because the causative agent was ultimately found to be a toothpick‚ identification of which was very difficult because a toothpick does not show on standard diagnostic imaging techniques such as MRI and CT scans. The patient’s family has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against the hospital. For malpractice to occur there are 4 conditions that must be met. The plantiff will have to show that Dr. Foreman had a duty to his patient. They need to show that Dr. Foreman breached his duty to that
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Phase 2 Discussion Board 1 Diane Riggs HIT103-1101A-01 Colorado Technical University Online 1/15/11 Improving the quality of medical records sense 1928‚ the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) has been involved in the medical industry. The mission of AHIMA is to be the professional community that improves healthcare by advancing its practices and standards for health information management and the trusted source for education‚ research and professional credentials. The
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physicians calling in new prescriptions and refills on patients existing prescription‚ also provided information to patients checking on prescription status‚ provided general information‚ processed refills and faxed refill requests ‚And assisted hospitals providing medication information for patients admitted in their care. Cinergy Health (Customer service rep) 07/10-03/12 Duties: Received inbound calls from doctor offices and medical billing and coding
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original bottle and not decanted. Must have the manufacturers guidelines on it and if a prescription medication the details from the chemist. Must be stored and kept in accordance with instructions. All medicines must be stored in a locked cupboard away from children. Procedures for administering medicines. Training must be attended if technical knowledge is needed and must be relevant to the individual child. Prescription medicine may only be administered if prescribed by a doctor. Never administer aspirin
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Diagnostic medical sonography is a well-known aspect of the medical field. The perspective at which each individual views sonography is slightly different‚ however. The way in which the sonographer student views this field compared to the way in which a registered sonographer views this field slightly differs. This difference stems from the fact one is a novice while the other is a professional. As a diagnostic medical sonographer student it is important to hear the professional perspective of this
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chance of pregnancy; although she states that she is sexually active and using no birth control. Gynecologic History: Patient is gravida 2‚ para1‚ abortus 1. Her only child is a 15 year-old daughter who lives in Texas with her grandmother. Past Medical History: Positive for Hepatitis B Past Surgical History: Pilodinal cyst removed in the remote past. Had plastic surgery on her ears as a child. Social History: Married‚ has one daughter. Patient works as a substitute teacher. Smokes one-pack
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Drugs are a substance that causes change in people’s mental‚ social‚ emotional and physical state. Why do people do drugs? People do drugs for various reasons both positive and negative. Sometimes people have to take drugs for medical reasons. However‚ there are those people who abuse drugs. There are many legal and illegal drugs available in today’s society. All drugs‚ inappropriately used‚ can be harmful to a person’s body. The results of drug abuse can be fatal or can cause a person to become
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century. Walking into a smoked filled room‚ of young and old engaged in therapeutic activities for numerous health conditions‚ has been practice worldwide. In fact‚ the medical use of the cannabis plant goes back at least 5‚000 years to ancient China. It was used by most of the world’s cultures for its healing properties (Medical Marijuana Cases 1). Today such conditions as Migraine headaches‚ Glaucoma‚ Cancer‚ Epilepsy‚ Asthma AIDS/HIV‚ Spinal injury‚ Muscle spasms‚ Insomnia etc.‚ could be treated
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act classifies medicines into 3 categories: Prescription Only Medicines (POM)‚ Pharmacy Medicines (PM) and General List (GSL) Misuse of drugs act 1971. - This and its amendments set out a list of drugs that can be harmful if misused and make it illegal to supply or possess them. The act makes and exception for some drugs that are used as medicines. These are called Controlled Drugs (CDS) and may be supplied by pharmacists to individuals with a prescription. Health and Social Care act 208. - This
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