Providing Support for Individuals in the Community

As a result of spending my time as a volunteer at a local Community Centre, I am conducting a report on how support is provided for individuals within the local community. The mentioned individuals in this report all have unique needs. The promotion of equality and diversity will also be discussed in this report, as … Read more

Physician Assisted Suicide (PAS)

The debate in regards to ethics in Physician Assisted Suicide (PAS) has been a popular argument that has been in the headlines for many years now. But, the questions still remain; is PAS ethical, and should more states adopt these laws? Or is PAS a violation of non-maleficence and beneficence? There is no right or … Read more

Occupational psychology job analysis report

Job title: Nursing Company: Singhealth, Singapore general hospital Reports to: Nurse clinician, assistant nurse clinician Classification: Customer service Department/division: Internal medicine Job title applied: Staff Nurse Location: Singapore Introduction to nursing What is nursing? Nursing is a profession within the health sector focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, … Read more

Psychological health in athletes

Psychological health is a sensitive topic and many people including athletes experience different forms of psychological health problems throughout their life. Our study is designed to identify the psychological health of Division II collegiate athletes following acute, non-traumatic and non-surgical musculoskeletal injuries. The literature analyzed incorporates multiple questionnaires in order to track changes in emotional … Read more

Minimize physician-patient race concordance

PHA OBJECTIVES Patients tend to have better outcomes if their doctor is of a similar race or cultural background as them. Due to years of mistreatment from the medical system African-Americans tend not to follow recommendations of their physicians. This review was conducted to explore what can be done to minimize physician-patient race concordance Following … Read more

Analyse and identify key points in the patient journey that are considered high risk for error

Operating rooms (OR) are among the most complex cultural and expeditiously changing environments in the medical world. This paper aims to analysis and identify key points in the patient journey that are considered high risk for error. Issues such as safety, mis-communication, teamwork and conflict directly impact on the individual patient journey. Nurses have a … Read more

Preventing falls in those with dementia

Functional Training and Balance Training in Preventing Falls on a 79-year old female with Dementia: A Case Report ABSTRACT Background and Purpose: Dementia is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the elderly. Falls are another major problem the elderly population living in assisted-living facilities are facing. Patients with dementia are reported … Read more

The role of birth control in developing and developed countries

Birth control has played an important role in controlling fertility in developed and developing countries. My research questions will be exploring how birth control in developed countries compares to birth control in developing countries. The first section explains the history of technological advancements. The second section addresses the environmental impacts of birth control. The third … Read more

Ethical decision making process of health professionals, compromises & organ donation

Introduction: According to the National Institute of Health in the United States, end-of-life care is when “(1) the presence of a chronic disease(s) or symptoms or functional impairments that persist but may also fluctuate; and (2) the symptoms or impairments resulting from the underlying irreversible disease require formal or informal care and can lead to … Read more

Access to healthcare: racial issues (annotated bibliography)

Marcell, A. V., Jagers, R. J., Mayden, B., & Mobley, C. (2008). Exploring Perceptions of Health Needs Among Young African American Men. American Journal of Mens Health,4(1), 16-21. doi:10.1177/1557988308324030 The aim of this study was to examine the general and reproductive health needs of adolescents and young males in an effort to increase male use … Read more

Autism Spectrum Disorder – combination of dance and music therapy

Many individuals are living with Autism Spectrum Disorder.   “Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that has received much attention from families, practitioners, researchers, educators, and policymakers in recent years” (Kern 275). Autism affects tens of millions worldwide, and more than two million in the U.S. Autism Spectrum Disorder is characterized by intellectual disability, … Read more

Differences in information on insomnia and its causes

This essay is about the differences between a scientific source and a popular source about insomnia and its causes. In order to discuss this topic, we first need to know what insomnia is. Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which people’s mental health and ability to function are compromised by their inability to sleep (Gazzaniga, … Read more

Would a tax on sugar be beneficial in tackling obesity?

During the post-industrial era, obesity has become an epidemic in westernized cultures. In an effort to counteract this dilemma, many local governments have debated the necessity and viability of a tax on sugary beverages. From a biological perspective, such a tax would be advantageous for public health as it would reduce the chances of developing … Read more