An Essay on Clinical Negligence “We have always thought of causation as a logical‚ almost mathematical business. To intrude policy into causation is like saying that two plus two does not equal to four because‚ for policy reasons‚ it should not.” (Charles Foster NLJ 5/11/2004 page 1644). To what extent do you consider that Charles Foster is correct in that causation and clinical negligence should be a “mathematical business” and the courts have‚ by introducing matters of policy‚ confused
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The first six weeks of the nursing program has forced me to turn myself inside out and examine/analyze a lot about my way of life. It has forced me to look deeply into my communication and listening skills. I have learned many different ways to deal with situations and problems that may arise with my impersonal and Intrapersonal relationships. I’ve been trying out different skills with my roommate and trying to really understand what we do in class by actually doing it. I have always found it hard
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1. Why would there be cause for concern if a young pregnant mother is Rh-‚ her husband is Rh+‚ and this is their second child? (pg 655) RhoGAM prevents the mother from sensitizing herself against her child. If the second child is RH+ and she did not take RhoGAM‚ there is a chance the mother will be sensitive to the second child and the child is at a risk of develop erythroblastosis fetalis and die before birth. 2. A patient complains of no energy‚ a chronic sore throat‚ a low-grade fever
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The clinical information system application that I feel I would recommend that the accountable care organization start with to maximize its potential to improve quality and exceed CMS’ performance criteria is electronic medical record because it is better upgraded for the safety of a patient and intensify health quality and it also lower cost. An electronic health record is also a digital documentation of an individual’s medical history that is maintained by health professionals and official agencies
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Develop Decision-making Skills Introduction Working in the University as nursing demonstrator and clinical instructor in leadership and management module‚ my role is to assist students‚ evaluate their presentations‚ overlook their projects‚ and supervise them in the clinical area. Therefore‚ I am leading‚ instructing‚ and making decisions. However‚ making a decision sometimes seems very difficult. I noticed that I am unable to make a good decision in my work‚ as I frequently face unusual problems
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Individuals 4.1a- Equality One of the most important aspects of our legal system is the concept that everyone is equal before the law. There are certain aspects that result in a lack of equality. The fact that our legal system is adversarial is a major contributor. Because the nature of our legal system is competitive and confrontational‚ it is designed to determine where laws have been broken so punishment can be dealt out. The legal teams employed are also seeking for winning cases‚ gaining reputations
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In clinical supervision Robert Goldhammer 1969 suggests “the teacher is always viewed as a professional who is actively seeking greater expertise and the focus is on strength and needs. It is also to have a supervision that is fundamentally humane‚ and is emancipated from the dogma and authoritarianism and vested interests of administration.” It has typified much of the supervision we have known before. Clinical supervision is a process‚ a distinctive style of relating to teachers and it is the
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Work within a legal and ethical framework CHCCS4100C Assessment 2 Case Study Report Due date: 8th April‚ 2013 18701 Certificate IV in Community Services 2013 Samuel Waldock Student number: 367816562 Question 1: Identify the important laws and legal requirements that a community service worker needs to be aware of when working with clients in this scenario/situation. Briefly explain why they are important. EDUCATION ACT NSW 1990 Section 21B – Compulsory school
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Reflection Paper # 2 The Reproductive Health Law has a lot of provisions on Reproductive Health Care. As defined by the full text of the “Responsible Parenthood‚ Reproductive Health and Population and Development Act of 2011” [1]‚ Reproductive Health Care encompasses different issues from family planning to maternal health and adolescent and youth care. Among these issues is my focus for this reflection paper‚ which is sex education. Also counted in reproductive health care is education and counseling
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Professionalism in a Clinical Nursing Setting Professionalism in a Clinical Nursing Setting Customer Inserts His/her Name University Name Introduction: Professionalism holds within its ambit several factors that combine to give it a collective meaning. It is marked by achieving an alignment between one’s attitude and the expectations of his profession. Professionalism is the part and parcel of all major professions of the world and clinical nursing is no exception in this regard. Moreover‚ professional
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