But now, metaphorically, some hospitals are hanging such signs over their entry ways, by having protocols that grant doctors the right to say no to life extending medical treatment to patients whose lives they consider lacking in quality to justify the cost of care. An article published in the fall issue 2000 Nursing Magazine, revealrs how far the health care profession will go, a planned medical campaign among medical professionals to impose care "rationing" among us have already happened. ... How is medical abondoment justified? They are justified by the dirty little secrets that all medi...

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Three main health issues that are deemed problematic in Jamaica are lack of medical supplies and equipment in medical facilities, common diseases based on poor lifestyle habits and shortage of medical caregivers and specialists. Shortage of medical supplies and equipment in medical facilities is one of the major issue in Jamaica's health sector. ... Absence of these resources at the hospital is a major challenge which hinders the delivery of safe, timely and effective treatments for critically ill people. These resources are relevant for the treatment of various diseases. ... To mainta...

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Children are well looked after by their own qualified medical practitioners to monitor their health during early stages of life (Neontologists) and later in their childhoods (Paediatricians). ... Men, however, have been not as privileged to enjoy the expertise of a specialised team of their medical profession. ... To compound the picture, there is the masculine sense of hidden pride hindering men from all age groups to seek medical advice as soon they fall ill. ... "A stitch in time saves nine" i.e. do not postpone consultation and treatment. 4. ... As there is no men's specialist yet am...

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The building contained several floors and rooms providing medical care, education, and counseling. ... The receptionist gave me several informational brochures, and informed me on the education and medical services that are provided for youth, parents, and educators. Some of the services provided are as listed: Abortion Referral, Birth Control, General Health Care, HIV Testing, LGBT Services, Men's Health Care, Morning-After Pill (Emergency Contraception), Pregnancy Testing & Services, STD Testing, Treatment & Vaccines, and Women's Health Care. ... Building partnerships ...

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Muslim women will only be seen by female doctors which may not always be feasible and may stop them seeking medical advice. ... In regards to treatment, a holistic doctor or medical practitioner "may use all forms of health care, from conventional medication to alternative therapies, to treat a patient". by seeking out the causes for a person's symptoms long term relief rather than temporary short term solutions can be offered. ... The treatment plan recommended in such a case may include medication, but could also include suggestions as to "lifestyle modifications to help...

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Medicare, a program run by the government to provide medical insurance for the elderly has become a problem for low-income seniors. ... I believe that that the new healthcare plan should be able to grant the elderly more access to medical assistance, such as medical procedures, doctors, medications, and affordable Medicare. Hospitals need to work together with doctors to make sure that seniors are getting their medical needs met. ... The elderly who need constant medical attention rely on their family members to help them survive. ... Therefore, more of the aging population is not able to see...

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Proposition 54 includes an exemption that will allow for the collection and use of some data for medical purposes. The exemption reads: "Otherwise lawful classification of medical research subjects and patients shall be exempt from this section." This exemption would allow state agencies and university medical schools to continue to test the effect of a new drug treatment against a placebo in a hospital setting, but this is only one of the states many data and research needs. ... While Proposition 54 narrowly exempts data collected from "medical research subjects and patients," health care re...

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It especially can not buy health even though many would say the rich get all the advantages in medical research. ... The final step in my treatment was radioactive iodine treatment that would kill my thyroid off and essentially "cure" the problem. ...

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Regularly practicing meditation and mindfulness can help us to 'stress-proof' ourselves, assisting us in the prevention, as well as the treatment, of stress. ... Medical studies have proven that if cells get enough oxygen due to correct deep breathing, it is impossible to get illnesses such as cancer, which is caused by a lack of oxygen to the cells (Dr. ... On a more physical level, medical studies have discovered proof of a delay in the aging process due to the practice of meditation and mindfulness, increasing the appearance of youth in older meditators and decreasing their '...

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The cloning of humans has the potential to be the greatest achievement of medical science and it can solve some of the greatest problems facing mankind. ... One application of cloning may be in the treatment of neurological disorders and spinal cord trauma. ...

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