implementation of Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH)model in all qualified community health center across the country with the relationship of type 2 diabetes. Which means this model will be use as source of providing primary care to all patients. Some of the questions that need to considered are: (1) will the model (PCMH) of patient centeredness help patients; (2) will the model improve health outcome; and (3) what is the difference between the model and the current treatment of type 2 diabetes.
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What is Type 2 Diabetes? Type 2 Diabetes is a lifelong disease in which there is a high level of sugar (glucose) in the blood. It is the most common form of diabetes. Obesity is common in patients with type 2 diabetes. Statistics show that four out of five victims of type 2 diabetes are overweight of obese. Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which ones pancreas makes enough insulin‚ but the body cannot use the insulin correctly. This is called insulin resistance. Insulin resistance occurs in
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known as Morton’s toe‚ was discovered in 1920’s. Morton’s Toe is a common foot disorder where the first toe is shorter‚ or the same length‚ than the second toe. Morton’s Toe is named after Dr. Dudley Morton who was a foot doctor back in the 1930’s. In the first half of the twentieth century‚ Dr. Dudley was a very famous foot doctor. Dr. Dudley Morton wrote several books about the human foot one including “Oh Doctor‚ My Feet”. Dr. Dudley also invented the Toe Pad to help with Morton’s Toe. Before Dr. Morton
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Head to Toe Assessment in 5 Minutes (Well‚ maybe a little longer than that) Table of Contents Outline: I. HEAD TO TOE ASSESSMENT IN 5 MINUTES or MORE II. ASSESSMENT BY BODY SYSTEMS III. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE CLIENT WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IV. VITAL SIGNS - TEMPERATURE‚ PULSE‚ RESPIRATION‚ BLOOD PRESSURE V. NEUROLOGICAL ASSESSMENT VI. HEART ASSESSMENT VII. AUSCULTATION OF BREATH SOUNDS VIII. MENTAL STATUS EXAM IX. SHORT PORTABLE MENTAL STATUS QUESTIONNAIRE (SPMSQ) X. HEAD
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Peptic Ulcer Thomas Shepherd 2V What is it? A Peptic Ulcer is a small crater in the lining of the stomach or small intestines. It is commonly caused by either bacteria or Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These are the main ingredients in painkillers and aspirin. Symptoms? Some of the main symptoms are: Vomiting (Vomit may look like blood or mucous) Nausea Pain or burning feeling in your stomach or intestines between meals Heartburn Forms of Peptic Ulcer? There
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A peptic ulcer is a mucosal contusion in the stomach or duodenum. Peptic Ulcer disease results from when the mucosal defenses get incapacitated and no longer shield the epithelium from the result of acid and pepsin. There are three types of ulcers that may occur gastric‚ duodenal‚ and stress ulcers. Most ulcers are caused by H.Pylori infection‚ which is carried through the fecal-oral route and thought to be received in childhood. It also can be received through contaminated endoscopic equipment.
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Type 2 diabetes is a disease where people’s bodies cannot properly use the insulin that is produced in the pancreas. Historically‚ type 2 diabetes was only diagnosed in older adults‚ generally after the age of 45. It was previously believed that diabetes would only affect the older population as the disease was called “Adult Onset Diabetes”. However‚ in the modern world‚ there are a growing number of cases of younger people and children being diagnosed daily. Type 2 diabetes typically goes unnoticed
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lack of physical exercise will eventually result in a worldwide epidemic. Type 2 diabetes is a lifestyle disease that millions of people worldwide suffer from. Type 2 diabetics are insulin resistant and generally suffer from obesity‚ hypertension and other serious illnesses. This disease can however be controlled and prevented with time and effort‚ a healthy eating and active lifestyle is very important. CAUSES Type 2 diabetes is caused by lifestyle factors and no exercise. Personal lifestyle
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circulatory system; such as‚ neuropathy and hardening of arteries. Neuropathy‚ is nerve damage that can result from damage of blood vessels that feed those nerves. Diabetic neuropathy can be classified as peripheral‚ autonomic‚ proximal and focal. Each affect very different part of the body in various ways. Peripheral neuropathy‚ is the most common type‚ causing pain or loss of felling in the toes‚ feet‚ legs‚ hands‚ and arms. Autonomic neuropathy‚ causes changed in digestion‚ bowel and bladder function‚ sexual
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE Definition: Peptic ulcer disease is an excavation (hollowed-out area) that forms in the mucosal wall of the stomach. Erosion of a circumscribed area of mucous membrane is the cause. Predisposing Factors Precipitating Factors ➢ Age (40-60) > Malignant tumors ➢ Gender > Gastric Hyperacidity
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