Assignment 2 Mental Health Policy and Plans Assignment 2 Advocacy for integration of mental health care into primary care and the development of psychiatric rehabilitation services and programs The development of integration of mental health care in primary care is crucial for diverse reasons which include the fact that: - Mental diseases are frequent and create substantial social‚ professional and economical loss to society‚ namely in Portugal 1 in each 5 people
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If the heart is pumping to slow‚ it is not supplying the body with sufficient oxygen. Causes of bradycardia include an underactive thyroid condition‚ an electrolyte imbalance‚ some medications and certain heart medications can cause bradycardia‚ having a hereditary heart defect‚ certain illnesses‚ the natural ageing process‚ having scar tissue from having a heart attack‚ having sick sinus syndrome‚ your natural pacemaker not working as it should be
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1999 | |3.0 LEGISLATION In response to the International Conventions on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances‚ the Government of Kenya enacted in 1994 the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act No. 4. The main features of this Act which incorporates various provisions of the three UN treaties are:- • Prohibition of possession of‚ and trafficking in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances and cultivation of certain plants‚ with stiff penalties and punishments provided
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from 2000 to 2013 (CDC‚ 2015). The trends of suicide by overdose are influenced by the physical availability of the substances‚ the degree of suicide intent‚ and medication prescription and purchasing patterns. During the early 1900s‚ household cleaning products and disinfectants were used in suicide by overdose‚ whereas medications accounted for most suicides by overdose in 2001 to 2007 in England and Whales (Thomas‚ Beech‚ & Gunnell‚ 2013). In reviewing the trends in substances used in suicide
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even in his own home. Jack lived with his parents at that time. He became increasingly confused and agitated. His parent took him to the hospital where he was admitted. He was given Thorazine by his psychiatrist‚ this is a very powerful psychotropic medication. However‚ he had painful twisting and contractions of his muscles. He was switched to Haldol and had fewer side effects. From time to time Jack stopped taking his Haldol‚ and the voices and concerns over being watched became stronger. During
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CFP 208 A1 Nursing Challenges in Care Imagine waking up in the morning and no knowing your partner or spouse lying next to you in the bed. Imagine waking up and not knowing your own name‚ how old you are or when your birthday is. Imagine having to look at your children‚ grandchildren‚ brothers and sisters and asking who they are. Imagine seeing the one you devoted your life to and them not remembering you. Imagine going to visit them every day and every time having to explain to them who you are
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Abstract This paper is a review of the movie “Conspiracy Theory” featuring Mel Gibson‚ Julia Roberts‚ and the guy that played Captain Jean-Luc Picard on “Star Trek” after William Shatner. The review will cover the main characters portrayal of a schizophrenic and its consistency with the diagnosis. Conspiracy Theory Review In the movie Mel Gibson plays the role of Jerry Fletcher‚ a man who suffers from paranoid schizophrenia. The positive symptoms of schizophrenia portrayed in this movie were
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claimant is filing a DIB claim alleging disability since 07/15/2016 due to multiple medical conditions including anxiety and depression. The evidence in file shows the claimant has a history of anxiety and depression. She is prescribed mild psychotropic medication from her primary care manger. At the mental status exam‚ she indicated she has been in and out of treatment since the death of her mother in in 1986. At the exam‚ she denied homicidal and suicidal ideals. Her thoughts were linear and memory
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Unit 4222-616 Administer medication to individuals‚ and monitor the effects (ASM34) Outcome 1 Understand legislation‚ policy and procedures relevant to administration of medication. 1. The current legislation‚ guideline policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication are. Medicines Act 1968 & amendments. Categorises how medicines are provided and sold. Misuse of Drugs act 1971 (Controlled Drugs) and amendments. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. 5 elements of risk assessment
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Original requirements for this medication restricted it’s use to only those over the age of 16‚ diagnosed with schizophrenia‚ who displayed a resistance to typical antipsychotic medications or experienced adverse reactions‚ but has since been utilized as a treatment for a variety of disorders in addition to schizophrenia including mood disorders such as Bipolar
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