Pathophysiology final review. 1. PKU - happens to children (kidney disease) due to improper dietary management. Results in mental retardation. 2. Fragile Fontanele- (Hydrosefalis) Increase intracranial pressure/sutures area become separated. 3. Retinal Detachement- painless‚ floaters‚ particles‚ blurred vision‚ flashes of light. 4. Pericarditis- Inflammation of the pericardia‚ chest pain‚ high fever‚ wbc elevated‚ pericardial friction rub. 5. Thyroid Gland- Metabolism responsible
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Women ’s Health/Family Planning What services are included in women’s health? 1. PREVENTATIVE CARE AND SCREENINGS Regular checkups‚ including pelvic exams and breast exam Hormonal testing and menopause Breast cancer screenings Pap smears 2. BREAST CARE SERVICES- diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer Breast biopsy Genetic testing for women with a family history of breast cancer Mammogram Mastectomy and breast reconstruction 3. SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICES-important part of the overall
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HEALTH LEGISLATION Dr. N. Samson Sanjeeva Rao Associate Professor‚ NRI Medical College Topics Recognize the need for health legislation Human Rights based Approach to health legislation Neglected health issues Defining Health Legislation A framework for Public health law Assessment of a legislation Categories of Acts Failure of health laws Doctor-patient relationship Efforts of the Govt. International health Recognize the need for health legislation- The problem
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Health Problem Family Nursing Problem Goal of Care Objectives Intervention Measures Method of Nurse and Family Contact Resources Required Inadequate Living Space Inability to recognize the presence of problem due to; a.)Presence of breeding grounds of disease pests (mosquitoes) b.)limited resources After Nursing intervention the family will; a.)Cooperate to find a way to improve their situation b.)Take necessary measures to improve inadequacy of living space 1.)The family will recognize the existing
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5.4 Information management – patient and practice: Health information management: Our practice has mutually agreed on confidentiality and privacy policy as per Indian Medical Board’s legislative requirement- Indian Medical Council. Confidentiality and privacy of health information: According to law‚ physicians are obliged to protect the confidentiality of patients including their personal and domestic lives‚ unless the law requires their revelation‚ or if there is serious and identified risk
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Explain how health and safety policies and practices are monitored and reviewed. Define the following: ❖ Health and Safety- According to World Health Organisation health was defined as ‘a state of complete psychic‚ mental and social well-being [which] does not merely consist of an absence of disease or infirmity’. The scope of health and safety includes protection of the worker’s well-being‚ social and psychological as well as physical. Social well-being may be affected by the organisation
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Psoriasis Pathophysiology Psoriasis is a common skin disorder affecting millions of people. It affects 2 to 3% of the Caucasian population‚ usually in individuals between 15 and 30 years old. (Liu‚ Krueger‚ & Bowcock‚ 2007). There are several different forms of the disease. The most common type is chronic plague psoriasis. It presents itself as silvery-scaled patches usually on the knees‚ elbows‚ lower back‚ and scalp. Outbreaks can be triggered by infection‚ such as strep throat
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Assignment 1: Health Care Human Resources Management Due Week 3 and worth 240 points Health Care Human Resources Management The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: 1. Analyze the unique aspects of managing human resources (HR) in health care organizations. 2. Evaluate the effects of major employment laws on HR functions in health care organizations. 3. Evaluate the competencies necessary for effective health care human resources management.
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1 1) Identify legislations relating to general health and safety in a health and social care work setting. The legislation relating to general health and safety in social care work settings are: The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Reporting of Injury‚ Disease and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR) The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA) Food Safety Act 1990 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002 Personal Protective Equipment
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HISTORY OF NURSING LAW Act No. 2493 (115) * An act to amend No. 310 regulating the practice of medicine in the Philippines * Provided for the examination and registration of nurses * Nurses must apply for registration to the Director of Health * Requirements: Good moral character‚ good health and 21 years old Act No. 2808 (1919) * An act regulating practice of nursing profession * the first "True Nursing Law" * created the board of examiners composed of 3 members
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