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…undertaking nursing care. In order to ensure that all aspects of an individual's life are integrated into an effective plan of care, Roper at al (1996) uses a problem solving approach and the nursing process in conjunction with their model for nursing. The nursing…

…, the pseudonym "Gloria" is used to identify the patient in this study. Patients Biography and Medical History I have chosen Gloria as the focus of my assignment because, as her Named Nurse, it is my responsibility to assess her care needs. She…

…. Researchers being more open-minded and more welcome to outside suggestions and ideas would also help in solving medical problems. They could also try to be more accurate in diagnosing sicknesses to ensure that patients are given the proper treatment and care…

…and Judicial Affairs of the American Medical Association concluded that blacks were less likely than whites to receive certain treatments. The Council called for greater access to health care for African-Americans and for greater awareness among doctors…

…commonly prescribed medications today in the treatment of ADD. Although scientific research is showing that many sufferers of Attention Deficit Disorder are benefiting from treatment with amphetamines, the use of these drugs is certainly not without its risks…

…been categorized into two specific classes and has possible causes for each class. We will also focus on the roles of the nurse and the family and the importance of medication. (Anonymous, 1996a, 1996b, Fontaine & Fletcher, 1999). A psychiatrist's…

…location, strategic placement of remote bases, referral patterns, team configurations, crew compensation, and billing practices. While clearly both INHS, the board of directors, and the medical community identified a vital need for the service, the company…

…be as high as $100 000) and a monthly maintenance fee. Meals and housekeeping are usually included. In case the resident becomes ill, medical and nursing care are provided, and some life-care facilities contain built-in nursing homes. Some offer unlimited…

…was closely monitored; sometimes to the degree that he was directed to leave his home to receive medication that was given to him crushed, in an attempt to insure it's ingestion. 'Even peoples liberties in a highly controlled board and care home may be scarcely…

…, but managed-care companies also. Medication is cheaper than therapy for adolescents and children so managed care companies tend to stress pills over talking. Managed care companies, who work with lower income families, assign family practitioners to handle…