Addicts are adept at hiding evidence of their addiction. Deception is the rule‚ not the exception. Physicians are trained to identify addiction‚ but without training common signs of addiction can easily be overlooked. For example‚ it is a misconception that addicts are easily identified by looking for needle or track marks on their arms (http://bit.ly/1DTAgwB). Addicts also inject into veins hidden from view‚ such as the legs‚ feet‚ and groin. If a vein is not accessible‚ addicts can inject into
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Ethics is the study of what is deemed for something to be morally right and wrong (1). Ethics can be considered a ‘moral code’ that consists of an individual’s personal standards and based on community moral standards‚ therefore can be very subjective to interpretation. Considerations also need to be given to the laws that in place by governing bodies in a particular country that need to followed. These are defined by statutes‚ regulations and legislation. Ambulance Transport Attendant’s (ATA) legal
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Leadership Paper Being a leader is a real skill that requires time‚ commitment‚ thought and dedication. According to Pearson (2015)‚ “Leaders are people with the ability to rule‚ guide‚ or inspire others to think or act as they recommend” (p. 2489). At times it may seem very overwhelming and situations may feel as if they are unsolvable and desired outcomes are unattainable; however‚ if you portray the unique characteristics of a leader it will help you overcome stressful tasks with ease and confidence
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laparoscopically or by open abdominal surgery. My patient was diagnosed with damage of the left kidney. Blood tests were performed and the patient was found to have a toxic WBC granulation. This toxic granulation led infection‚ inflammation and sepsis. An abdominal and pelvic CT scan found a 7.8 x 5.6 x 6.2 cm‚ solid‚ enhancing left lower pole renal mass and parasitic vessels in the infected area. A hand assisted partial laparoscopic nephrectomy was performed. They removed the lower portion of
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Improving Quality of Health Care Services The U.S. leads the way in many areas into the future of economy‚ wealth and civilization. America spends more on heath care than any other nation with quality and safety being a key focus. Nevertheless‚ evidence of improvement of decreased errors is limited. We lack answers to financial stability and providing quality health care to all (Becher & Chassin‚ 2001). Nationally‚ everyone is engaged in improving the quality and safety of healthcare.
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During the 14th century‚ Europe was struck by an epidemic known as the Black Death. Although the exact origins of the Black Death remain disputed by historians‚ it is believed that the illness was brought to Sicily‚ Italy by a Genoese merchant ship coming from Crimea in 1347. The illness is then believed to have spread through the Mediterranean Basin‚ into France‚ then Spain‚ Germany and the remaining majority of Europe (Gottfried‚ 1983: 55-76). Prior to the arrival of the Black Death in Europe‚
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the same. The patient was no longer alert and oriented‚ could not speak and was lethargic most of the day. The patient would only wake when she appeared uncomfortable and would grimace. Upon admission‚ the patient was diagnosed with pneumonia and sepsis. The patient was hooked up to an EEG for a potential seizure episode. She was unable to eat because of mouth sores‚ unable to follow commands and there was a high risk for aspiration. When attempts were made to provide the patient with fluids‚ the
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Is Female Genital Mutilation A Moral Practice Female genital mutilation (FGM) is not a morally justified practice. It is an unnecessary procedure that has no medical health benefits to the girls and women it is being performed on. According to Utilitarianism‚ we should produce the greatest amount of pleasure for the greatest number affected. Utilitarian’s also believe that we should alleviate the greatest amount of pain and suffering for the greatest number affected. Based on Utilitarian grounds
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Inguinal Hernias Case: Mr. Strain‚ a 45-year-old man‚ who while trying to show his wife how strong he was‚ strained to pick up a particularly heavy coffee table. He suddenly felt a sharp pain in his right groin. Later‚ he noticed that a painful bulge had developed in his groin which disappeared when he was on his back. After several months‚ the pain and the bulge in his groin increased and he finally agreed to see a physician. On exam‚ you observe a swelling which begins about midway between the
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Gut Bacteria In today’s world‚ many people have a very negative connotation when they hear the word “bacteria”. Bacteria have been the cause to many diseases‚ however bacteria do have some benefits and uses. There are thousands and thousands of different types of bacteria in the world and one group of bacteria‚ Gut Flora‚ has become evident in the bacterial community for being beneficial. Gut Flora is a group of bacteria that consists of microorganisms that live in the digestive tracts of animals
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