Running head: RESEARCH SUMMARY AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS Research Summary and Ethical Considerations Research Summary and Ethical Considerations As the move towards evidence based medicine continues to progress‚ research of interventions in the labor process are becoming more and more common. “The Relationship Between Cesarean Section and Labor Induction” by Barbara Wilson‚ Judith Efken‚ and Richard Butler is an examination and clarification of how system and patient characteristics have
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Assisted Suicide 1) Active euthanasia occurs when a doctor or medical staff person administers a lethal dose of medication with the intention of killing the patient. 2) Assisted suicide occurs when a doctor or medical staff person prescribes a lethal amount of medication with the intent of helping a person commit suicide. The patient then takes the dose or turns the switch. In both active euthanasia and assisted suicide‚ death is induced before its time. Physicians and other medical caregivers
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Course ECD 202 Children with Special Needs Standard 1a Knowing and understanding young children’s characteristics and needs Summary: Experts do know that ADHD has a strong genetic component. In addition‚ they think that genes that control the levels of certain chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters seem to be different in those with ADHD. If your child has ADHD‚ you’ve likely run into people who doubt that ADHD is real‚ tell you that all your child really needs is a firmer hand‚ and
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The Joys and Pain Of Raising A Child With Special Needs Donna McFadden ENG121 English Composition I Mr. Jonathan Alexander‚ Instructor February 18‚ 2013 The Joys and Pain Of Raising A Child With Special Needs Even though I am not the only parent of a child of special needs this is my personal journey into the world of special needs. No one could have told me that at the age of forty three I would be experiencing motherhood again to a child born with Cerebral Palsy. In fact
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My birth plan Your first name: Your surname: Name I like to be called i.e Catherine = Cathy: Your birthing companion’s name(s): Your due date: Is there a particular midwife you would like to be there if she / he is available? Yes No If yes‚ midwife’s name: Midwife’s phone number: Would you like your birthing partner(s) to be with you throughout labour? Yes Not necessarily What position would you like to be in for the birth? Standing Squatting Kneeling Sitting In
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What is Preeclampsi Preeclampsia is the development of elevated blood pressure and protein in the urine after the 20th week of pregnancy. It may be associated with swelling of the face and hands. Types of: Causes and Risk Factors Return to top The exact cause of preeclampsia is not known. Many unproved theories of potential causes exist‚ including genetic‚ dietary‚ vascular (blood vessel)‚ and autoimmune factors. Preeclampsia occurs in approximately 8% of all pregnancies. Increased risk is associated
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BLEEDING DISORDERS OF LATE PREGNANCY PLACENTA PREVIA * placenta develops in the lower part of uterus versus the upper part * There are 3 degrees of previa: * Marginal – reaches within 3cm of cervical opening * Partial – placenta partially covers the cervical opening * Complete/ Total – completely covers opening * Observe bleeding during contraction Manifestations: * bright red‚ painless vaginal bleeding * risk of hemorrhage increases with nearing of labor *
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Midwifery Role and Responsibilities in the Care of a Pregnant Woman This essay examines and outlines the roles and responsibilities of Practising Midwives in the United Kingdom‚ as well as exploring the role that the midwife plays in association with other Healthcare providers. The basis that underpins the midwifery profession is that women should be at the forefront of their maternity care and valued as individuals with distinct and specific needs (Midris‚ 2012). Practising midwives in
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Molar pregnancy is an abnormal form of pregnancy in which a non-viable fertilized egg implants in the uterus and converts a normal pregnancy into an abnormal one (which will fail to come to term). A molar pregnancy is a gestational trophoblastic disease[1] that grows into a mass in the uterus that has swollen chorionic villi. These villi grow in clusters that resemble grapes.[2] A molar pregnancy can develop when an egg that is missing its nucleus is fertilized and that may or may not contain fetal
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Abstract Hypothyroidism during pregnancy is very dangerous for both mother and unborn child. There are several complications that the fetus can develop if left untreated. Many times hypothyroidism goes undiagnosed due to its symptoms similarity to pregnancy. Thyroid hormones play a crucial role in pregnancy for fetus brain and developmental growth as well as the mother’s health. With the right medical management hypothyroidism during pregnancy can prevent fetal birth defects by mandated
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