Euthanasia research – concept and value of life, laws, case studies

As we as a general population have aged diseases which were rare only a few decades ago are manifesting themselves. Dementia related conditions, cancer wasting diseases have now reached their peak epidemic proportion. Medical technology has progressed over recent years to a point where bodies can be kept alive by artificial means. As a result … Read more

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: What About Death?

As the practice of intentionally ending one’s life in order to relieve pain and suffering, euthanasia should be an option that is available for all terminally ill patients to utilize. This medical practice refers to the situation where a doctor induces death with a lethal injection requested by a patient who is suffering boundlessly. Though … Read more

The problem of suicide in the field of veterinary medicine

Overview This report discusses the issue of suicide in the field of veterinary medicine and what can  be done to prevent veterinarians from taking their lives. The AVMA has the responsibility to implement solutions that will better prepare veterinarians for private practice, and equipping practicing veterinarians with the tools they need to sustain their mental health. … Read more

Effective and efficient ways to combat rabies

This month, New York City saw its first resurgence of rabies in racoons since 2011 in several upper Manhattan parks. Due to the disease’s acute and fatal nature, the Department of Health has implemented an aggressive plan to combat the spread of rabies in the region. People living in these areas have been advised to … Read more

Euthanasia reluctance and the Hippocratic Oath

The word “euthanasia” in Greek means “good death”. Many people believe that a better representation of the definition is ‘the ending of a patient’s life according to certain principles and under certain circumstances, where medicine cannot cure or provide a life of acceptable quality’. According to one article, “The goal of euthanasia is to bring … Read more

What theories explain depressive behaviour?

You want to feel normal and you want to be able to enjoy your life but there is something crippling inside you and you can’t help but feel like you don’t deserve happiness. You are not alone – depression is experienced by one in six people1 and there is help available for them and for … Read more

Obesity stigma: Prevalence and impact in healthcare

In this text, the author Stuart Flint, argues that stigmatization against obese persons has serious impacts on their wellbeing and their decisions to seek treatments for the same. The text, which has been published in the British Journal of Obesity, offers a glimpse of how obese persons suffer in the hands of the healthcare professionals … Read more

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is an umbrella term used to describe a set of progressive lung diseases including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and chronic asthma. Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) defines it as ‘a disease state characterised by persistent airflow limitation that is usually progressive and is associated with a chronic inflammatory … Read more

How does cancer and cancer treatments affect the cardiovascular and nervous systems?

The cardiovascular system transports substances, such as oxygen and nutrients, throughout the body and removes waste from tissues (Miller, Levine, 1990, p. 948). It is partially made up of arteries, veins, and capillaries. Arteries carry blood from the heart to the body’s tissues. The pulmonary artery is the only artery that does not carry oxygenated … Read more

Evaluating how bladder dysfunction affects a PPMS patient’s quality of life

Introduction In this assignment, evaluating and exploring how bladder dysfunction effect’s Angela’s quality of life (QoL) whom is suffering from PPMS. I will link my discussion with relevant policies and frameworks and consider and potential impact of life changes to both her and her family. Bladder Management Bladder dysfunction occurs in at least 80% of … Read more

Inequality of health status – aboriginal/non-aboriginal and Torres strait islander people

The inequality of health status between aboriginal and Torres strait islander people and non aboriginal and Torres strait islander people in Australia is a gap that Australian education systems have failed to address. During my time in primary school I never truly learnt the horrific past of the country I call home let alone the … Read more

Prevalence of myopia in China, Japan and Taiwan

(Draft) 1. China The prevalence of myopia is especially high among Chinese and Japanese(citation). In China, the increased in the prevalence in myopia is largely seen in the urban cities more than a rural area, it may due to the large population or it may result from the lifestyle and the educational level. The cities … Read more

Could media campaigns be a reliable solution in the prevention & reduction of obesity cases?

Media campaigns are most often used as a persuasion tool, through the organized use of mass media for a specific activity (Sullivan, 2009). These campaigns aim to influence targeted populations to undertake, or not, certain courses of actions. (Sullivan, 2009). The responses that arise from these mostly include policy changes, donations, changes in voting outcomes, … Read more

Association between rheumatoid arthritis and periodontal disease

Introduction Recently, the association between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and periodontal disease has been investigated. Reports have shown an increase in prevalence and association between the two when compared to clinically healthy patients. Inflammation is the primary feature that both of these diseases share. There are clinical features of periodontal disease in those with RA, differences … Read more

The Effect of the Interpersonal Relationships on the Quality Care of the Patients

In order to pursue improvement in healthcare, many number of organizations are in order such as, The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and National Quality Forum while other health care providers and researchers have certain goals to develop better nursing care quality, support the care measures, validate them and indicate the domains which can … Read more