The ethical dilemma This case presents an ethical dilemma‚ a situation which arises when one must choose between mutually exclusive alternatives (Beauchamp& Walters‚ 2003). Decisions may have results that are desirable in some respects and undesirable in others. In Juana ’s case‚ her decision to refuse the blood transfusion had the desired outcome of allowing her to remain true to her religious beliefs. However‚ her choice also resulted in her death. If she had followed the recommendation of
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Change theory is a systematic method of implementing change. It gives a framework‚ or roadmap‚ for change to occur. “Understanding and using a change theory framework can help managers or other change agents to increase the likelihood of success” (Mitchell‚ 2013‚ p. 32). The theories are useful to reduce or minimize challenges that arise during the change process. Change “theory can lead to a better understanding of how change affects the organization‚ identify barriers for successful implementation
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Case Presentation on: BRONCHITIS IN CHILDREN Submitted by: Aleman‚ Benjiedith S. Alquizar‚ Floriza T. Bation‚ Aldin T. Brioso‚ Carmi C. Bragas‚ John Ryan A. Caguan‚ Romeo M. Dumaog‚ Eugeniana P. Lodovice‚ Kristler Saniel‚ Charmaine K. Submitted to: Mr. Ebenezer L. Bangcong 21 February 2009 I. DESCRIPTION OF BRONCHITIS IN CHILDREN Respiratory disorders are among the most common causes of illness and hospitalization in children. Overall‚ respiratory dysfunction
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COURSE TITLE: MSc SPECIALIST COMMUNITY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING (HEALTH VISITING) MODULE TITLE: LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT ASSIGNMENT TITLE: ‘A CRITICAL ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION OF A CHANGE MANAGED IN PRACTICE’ Final Mark: 78% (Distinction) CONTENTS Page Case Study 3 References 14 Bibliography Appendices: One Health and Safety Legislation in practice. 23 Two Lewin’s model for planned change in practice. 24 Three Force Field Analysis conducted
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uncontrolled diabetes and reporting the lack of education about diabetes was evidenced by high blood sugar and knowledge deficient about controlled diabetes (Ozcan & Erol‚ 2007). Teaching should have some positive outcomes to the patient and in this case‚ there are some expected outcomes. i. The patient should demonstrate how to take his blood sugar and interpret the results ii. The patient should demonstrate how to give himself insulin injections using the sliding
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initially diagnosed with low back strain. IW was deemed permanent and stationary on 09/24/13 with 7% whole person impairment rating. Future medical care includes office visits with an orthopedist‚ PT‚ acupuncture‚ medications‚ injections and diagnostic studies. Patient underwent an L5-S 1 interlaminar epidural steroid injection per the operative report dated 06/05/13. MRI of the lumbar spine dated 12/14/16 revealed early degenerative disc and facet changes‚ without significant canal or foraminal compromise
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intestines or the gastrointestinal tract. • Viral infection is the most common cause of gastroenteritis but bacteria‚ parasites‚ and food-borne illness (such as shellfish) can also cause acute gastroenteritis. • Fifty to seventy percent of cases of gastroenteritis in adults are caused by the noroviruses while rotavirus is the leading cause of infection in children. Staphylococcus aureus can form a toxin that cause food poisoning while the resident Escherichia coli can also cause significant
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order to aid nursing home residents in an effective manner‚ one must not only integrate preferences and options‚ but also refine nursing home environments (Choi et al.‚ 2008‚ p. 545). The changes in the nursing home facilities may range from no longer including structured activities to making residents feel at home. In addition‚ adding complex tasks to residents daily life may help with feelings of unworthiness. According to Bhar & Brown (2012) reestablishing problem solving in nursing home residents
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Hypertension High blood pressure is also known as hypertension is on the rise among all age groups due to poor dietary habit‚ aging‚ and sedentary/behavioral lifestyle. However‚ health care providers‚ patients‚ dieticians‚ and parents can jointly work together to eliminate this silent killer. The seventh Joint National Committee defines hypertension as a sustained systolic blood pressure above 140 mm Hg or higher or a diastolic pressure of 90 mm Hg or above in three separate occasions. However‚ one
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There exists an article regarding the legal protest rules of nurses‚ within the medical field. According to the Carolan‚ (2000) academic journal‚ Nurses that are bonded with unions have the legal ability to “walk off the job” when unfair work conditions are noted. The rule only applies if the nurses negotiation agreements‚ does not contain a clause that prohibits striking (Carolan‚ 2000). The workplace policy does not apply to the nurses that are not unionized. The Carolan (2000) academic journal
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