Introduction The Medical Board of Australia (MBA) and the Nurses and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) both recognise that good record keeping is required to provide safe‚ high-quality health care (MBA‚ 2014; NMBA‚ 2008‚ 2014). Clinical documentation reflects the assessment of the patient‚ the clinical findings‚ the plan‚ patient’s response and outcome of care (Heartfield‚ 1996; Jeffries‚ Johnson‚ & Griffiths‚ 2010). Accurate documentation is seen not only as a record of patient care (Rodden‚ &
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discussion of the important assumptions and concepts of the theories. Florence Nightingale is the most recognized name in the field of nursing. Her work was instrumental for developing modern nursing practice‚ and from her first shift‚ she worked to ensure patients in her care had what they needed to get healthy. Her Environmental Theory changed the face of nursing to create sanitary conditions for patients to get care. Biography of Florence Nightingale Florence Nightingale was born in 1820 in
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and Sociology An Uneasy Relationship Deidre Wick s Overview ■ ■ ■ Why is nursing often depicted in a negative light? What is the ‘New Nursing’? What are some of the new developments in nursing in Australia and overseas? This chapter examines some of the more recent sociological writings on nursing and discusses them in relation to the practical insights they have to offer for nursing. Recent nursing reforms in Australia and the United Kingdom are analysed to see how these might be
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Reading reports for TLPC In this book The learning paradigm college by John Tagg‚ the author illustrates his point for the poor efficiency of the students’ learning nowadays‚ as he pointed out the issue occurs in the different levels‚ either in academic sources‚ Teacher training or even education system itself has discourage students to learn more deeply‚ actively‚ integrally and carefully. In addition‚ as stating for not representing any official perspective‚ he shares his opinion about how can
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Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING Introduction The complexity of human activities causes a lot of effects to the lives of every individual. Whatever the effect of these activities‚ favorable or not‚ man is affected particularly in the aspect on how every activity is to be carried out using his physical strength thus making him stressed eventually. It is normal for people to experience stress but when it comes‚ every person should be ready to handle it in order for its effect to become favorable
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A critical view on my view; 3 main research paradigms in tourism studies using ecotourism as an example. Paradigm; a conceptual framework within which scientific theories are constructed‚ which is consistent within itself‚ but may need completely revising as evidence challenging the factual accuracy of some aspects of its accumulates. (Chambers 21st century dictionary‚ 1996) Ecotourism; the careful development end management of tourism in areas of unspoiled natural beauty‚ so that the environment
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Application of Theory in Nursing Process Introduction * Theories are a set of interrelated concepts that give a systematic view of a phenomenon (an observable fact or event) that is explanatory & predictive in nature. * Theories are composed of concepts‚ definitions‚ models‚ propositions & are based on assumptions. * They are derived through two principal methods; deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning. Objectives * to assess the patient condition by the various methods
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Assessment for Quality Improvement Quality improvement should be a major focus in any organization and requires four basic steps: “…specify the requirements‚ design the product‚ create the product‚ and examine the product.” (Burrill and Ledolter‚ 1999‚ p. 142). Each process must be completed in order as each is important. Once requirements and specifications have been determined‚ resources and standards can be evaluated to create and test the product. The means of creation will be different in
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Mr. Grey age 70‚ is accompanied by his wife who stated that for the past 10-12 months she has noticed that her husband has been experiencing forgetfulness‚ personality changes; and some memory loss‚ for example‚ inability to recognize familiar faces‚ places‚ or objects. Further‚ she stated that he continuously repeats the same stories‚ having forgotten that he has already told them. 1. What is the most likely diagnosis? - A probable diagnosis could be dementia base on patient’s history
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Caring for someone can be challenging‚ both emotionally and physically. It can also be a rewarding experience. However‚ from time to time carers may need some extra help and support. This could include counselling or advocacy for you as a carer‚ or respite services for the person you care for – which would allow you to take a break. Respite care can also give the person you care for variety and extra social opportunities. You might not think of yourself as a carer. In truth many carers see themselves
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