A discussion took place with Nick‚ whose name has been changed to respect confidentiality as enshrined in The Code (Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) 2008). Nick‚ a gentleman‚ aged 51‚ was admitted to hospital with vomiting and acute abdominal pain. Nick’s experience of admission‚ examination and testing were mainly positive. Nick’s postoperative experiences were extremely negative. Most aspects of The Code (NMC 2008) were observed on admittance nonetheless‚ it appears that little of The Code
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This essay will illustrate that in Non Western & Western societies social controls relate to the usage of all drugs to minimise harm in the midst of drug users. Zinberg believes‚ social controls harbour rituals and sanctions together that function in a wide range of social settings. First of all‚ identifying who the drug users are‚ the general functions of drug use and why harm minimisation is important. Furthermore‚ the theory of Zinberg on social controls will be comprehended through social
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Menusha Arumugam (K1) NAME OF DISEASES Malaria PATHOGENS & VECTORS A parasite called Plasmodium‚ which is transmitted via the bites of infected mosquitoes There are four types of human malaria: - Plasmodium falciparum - Plasmodium vivax - Plasmodium malariae - Plasmodium ovale Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax are the most common. Plasmodium falciparum is the most deadly. METHOD OF TRANSMISSION - Through the bites of infected Anopheles mosquitoes - They breed in shallow collections
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the RPS Handling Medicines in Social Care Guidelines‚ Health Act 2006. 2.1 The most common type of medication would be: Analgesics: analgesics are used ease mild and moderate pain‚ such as head-aches or body-aches. The most known one would be Paracetamol (Acetaminophen). The possible side effects are light-headedness‚ dizziness‚ nausea‚ shortness of breath. It can also cause allergic reactions such as abdominal pain‚ constipation‚ rash‚ itching‚ irritation to the stomach‚ liver damage and sleep
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Throughout this essay‚ the chosen nursing model of assessing a patient’s social needs and medical history; Roper‚ Logan and Tierney (R-L-T model) Activities of living (AL) will be outlined (Holland et al‚ 2008). Through the use of substantial and relevant theoretical literature‚ AL will be highlighted i.e. biological‚ psychological‚ political economic‚ environmental and social-cultural issues. This will include theoretical highlights of care given to a patient admitted in hospital holistically. Basically
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The Spanish Flu was a world wide epidemic that took the lives of an estimated 50 to 100 million lives between 1918 and 1920. It has been recorded as the most devastating outbreak in world history. The disease first appeared in Fort Riley Kansas on March 11‚ 1918 when an Army private reported to the camp hospital with complaints of a fever‚ sore throat and headache. By noon that day the hospital had treated over 100 sick soldiers with similar symptoms and 500 more by the end of that week. Initially
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Health inequities are preventable‚ socially produced disparities in the health of groups of people that are systematic in their unequal and unfair distribution across the population (1). This is unlike the similar and often inaccurately substituted word “inequality” which merely refers to the uneven distribution of health status or health resources. Equitable health care ensures equal access and utilisation of services for equal need. To achieve this it must be recognised that different populations
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Pleural Effusion Left Parapneumonia vs. Pulmunary Tuberculosis A Case Analysis Presented to the Faculty of College of Nursing St. Dominic College of Asia In partial Fulfillment of the Requirement in NCM 106 Prepared by: Tugbo‚ Jona Q. BSN 4 B August 2013 Introduction Our body is like a machine. Several parts work together in order to function properly and an alteration to any of its parts will cause an impaired over all functioning. Our lung is an organ for respiration
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Unit 47 : Administer Medication to Individuals and Monitor the Effects Task 1 : Identify current legislations‚ guidelines policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication Medicines Act 1968 This sets out the criteria for the prescription‚ supply‚ storage and administration of medicines‚ and classifies medicines into the following groups. 1. Prescription-only medicines (POM) which can only be obtained on prescription‚ prescribed by an authorised health professional‚ such
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too much. The medication typically recommended first are NSAIDs (though not aspirin) or skeletal muscle relaxants and these are enough for most people. Benefits with NSAIDs; however‚ is often small. High-quality reviews have found acetaminophen (paracetamol) to be no more effective than placebo at improving pain‚ quality of life‚ or function. NSAIDs are more effective for acute episodes than acetaminophen; however‚ they carry a greater risk of side effects including: kidney failure‚ stomach ulcers
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