health record (PHR) is a very useful tool for patient and not to be confused as medical records. Personal health Record is electronic file or record designed to help patients manage their health information and be more involved in their health care‚ while a medical record is patient health record manage by healthcare providers. Over the years‚ as technology is progressing and the amount of healthcare providers are increasing‚ we found that more and more patients are participating in their health care via
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The Extended Role of the Nurse HEIDI BIRCH‚ M.SC.‚ R.G.N.‚ R.M. BACKGROUND Within the UK nursing practice is undergoing changes that are both exciting and controversial. The potential to develop the role of the nurse within the health care profession should not be allowed to slip from our grasp. Initiatives by the government are aimed at redefining the traditional structure of the NHS. Making a Difference (1) aims to look at ways of strengthening the nursing‚ midwifery and health visiting
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Nurse Fatigue Nurse fatigue is experienced every day in the nursing field‚ it is the inadequate adaptation and restoration of work energy (Drake‚ Luna‚ Georges‚ & Steege‚ 2012). Nurse fatigue can be emotional‚ physical or mental‚ it can also be a feeling of weariness‚ tiredness‚ lack of energy or having trouble performing at work (Drake‚ Luna‚ Georges‚ & Steege‚ 2012). Also it can be caused by working long shifts and causing exhaustion from staff burnout‚ leading to an adverse effect on patient
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HIPPA Privacy: How It Affects You!!! 08/08/2013 Medical Assistant Eilleen E. Ruidiaz What is HIPAA? Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 – a Federal Law * Portability * Administrative Simplification * Data Standardization * Security * Privacy Portability: Protects and guarantees health insurance coverage when an employee changes job Accountability: Protects health data integrity‚ confidentiality and availability Reduces Fraud and Abuse
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Reducing the number of pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among those aged under 16 is a government priority due to rising numbers of both (Department of Health‚ 1999; 2001; Social Exclusion Unit‚ 1999). Contraceptive nurses have a key role as they are in a unique position to give clients the opportunity to talk about intimate areas of their sexual life and anxieties in a non-judgemental environment (Everett‚ 1998). Most agencies offering information‚ advice or services on sexual
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I have chosen to pursue my career in nursing. Becoming a Nurse is a very challenging career field‚ but it has always been my dream. I have always felt compassionate toward caring for people in need‚ saving peoples’ life‚ bringing cheer and joy to patient while they are sick‚ and most importantly comforting patient in need etc. To become a nurse requires dedication towards
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number of different type of pathogens and patients. The positive part of going down this road is its a fast-paced career where you can truly make a difference. ("Pediatric Er nurse" ) To become a ER nurse its a must to have registered nursing credential‚ which requires completion of a nursing program 2-4 years. Earning a Bachelors Degrees 4 years‚ MSN Degree 2 additional years‚ and PHD or DNP 2-4 additional years. Once you have completed the registered nurse degree program‚ students are eligible for
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Building an Ethical Organization Part 1 Tonia M Woods HSM/230 Ethical Issues in Human Services Organizations October 19‚ 2014 Kristin Gage Building an Ethical Organization Part 1 The following counseling center description is a fictitious organization which has been modeled as if I were the director. The organization description provides for a mission statement and values statement which blueprints the ethical development of the organization. I have further modeled this organization on psychological
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individuals who are famous. For our presentation we will be concentrating on celebrities and whether they should expect their privacy to be respected by the media. Media comes in various forms‚ with the more common ones being newspapers‚ tabloids‚ radio‚ paparazzi‚ internet‚ social media and many more. A conflict of rights? Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights stated that every person has the “right to respect for his private and family life. His home and his correspondence”.
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Cholesterol: A Patient Conversation Name SC121 October 27‚ 2014 Hello Mr. Brown‚ My name is Jane and I am your PA today otherwise known as a Physician’s Assistant. The doctor had ordered some test for you and I am going to go over your results and explain to you what each of them mean. If you have any questions please feel free to stop me at any time. First we will start off with your Triglyceride level and it was 145 mg/dl. Your Triglycerides is fat in the blood and they are used to provide
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