This literature review will include review of research articles that identify barriers for CHF patients to follow their medication regimen and some tested interventions. ... Home health nurses can do collaborative review with the pharmacist and physician; however, there is no research testing if this is effective or not. ... Research Design The research design will be to test the hypothesis by experimentation and observation which includes a test and control group. ... The interventions selected to be tested will be outline exactly what the home health house nurse is to do. ...

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The preferred methods of testing consumption are currently lab tests that detect the presence of alcohol in the blood and self-reporting which is complicated by denial. ... This test is reportedly 69% accurate in identifying "risk drinkers", or those who generally consume two standard drinks per day. The key to this test is the tolerance (T) question where the woman is asked how many drinks it takes her to feel "high". ... Clinical tests show that questions about a persons tolerance are less likely to be perceived as indicators of drinking, and therefore less likely to be associated with de...

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He visited a doctor in the public health center, where a chest X-ray test showed a shadow in his right lung. ... At the NCCCR, the diagnosis of lung cancer was confirmed by the oncologist following chest X-ray tests, Computed Tomography Scan (CT- Scan) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Moreover, other laboratory diagnostic investigations were conducted such as Count Blood Cell test (CBC), liver function test, kidney function test and sputum for cytology (microscopic examination of cells in phlegm). ... A bone scan and liver biopsy test showed metastasis to the bone and liver. ...

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Today they provide birth control and long-acting reversible contraception, emergency contraception, breast and cervical cancer screening, pregnancy testing and pregnancy options counseling, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, sex education, vasectomies, LGBT service, and abortion to millions of patients annually. ... Little known to many, the organization offers screenings for testicular, colon, and prostate cancer, jock itch exams, urinary tract infection, vaccinations, and HIV testing to men all over the country. ... According to PlannedParenthood.org, the services they ...

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Comparison of American and Canadian Health Care Plans Anonymous Southern Illinois University Abstract Nations around the world strive to find the best healthcare plans. Canada and the United States, though very close in proximity, are opposite in their ideas of an effective healthcare plan. Since people are drastically growing in numbers, living longer and our technology improving, better health care is becoming a much more complicated task even for highly regarded nations such as America and Canada. COMPARISON OF AMERICAN AND CANADIAN HEALTHCARE PLANS Most, when comparing ...

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The detection and the treatment are done through tests, examinations. ... Then when completed a certain amount of hours we have to take a final and the state test to become a certified nursing assistant. ... There are specialists for almost every part of the body like: MLT who are in charge for collecting samples to perform lab tests on blood, urine, and other fluids. ...

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Therefore, one must perform the "double effect test" by going through three conditions. ... By passing the double effect test, it is clear to see that the utility criterion is of greater importance than the rights criteria. ... Since there are overriding factors, while utility being the most important criterion and passing the double effect test versus personal rights, we can decide that the decision made by the chief surgeon, surgeon, and nurse was truly ethical. ...

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Sarah Primrose (2012) states, "Planned Parenthood assists 800,000 women with lifesaving breast exams, more than four million Americans with testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, and 2.5 million people with contraception" (p. 37). ... The organization also raised another $54.7 million in fees charged for its services. 41% of federal funding goes to STD testing and treatment, 34% is used for contraception, 11% goes to other women's health services, 10% is for cancer screening and protection, 3% goes towards abortion related services, and the remaining 1% goes t...

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A blood test or simple visit to the doctor cannot determine a person's mental state. Diagnosing a mental illness is a long process that requires numerous tests and evaluations by doctors and/or psychiatrists. ...

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Nola Pender was born in Lansing, Michigan, in 1941. As the only child, her parents were strong advocates for the education in women. As a child Pender expressed an early interest in nursing when her aunt was hospitalized. With the help and support of her family she pursued her desire to obtain a nur...

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In general, managed care does a better job than the traditional fee-for-service system in ensuring that consumers get preventative care and in curbing the overuse of unnecessary tests and procedures. ...

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When someone is headed toward the end of their life, there are vital issues that should be addressed, as well as recorded and notarized. This would avoid leaving these crucial decisions for your loved ones to struggle with. The physician's belief is important, one should understand that (a differenc...

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ELECTION REPORT - THE LIBERAL PARTY OF ONTARIO Election Platform - "The Ontario Liberal Plan" The Ontario Liberal 2003 Election Platform (according to www.ontarioliberals.com) is broken down into five major categories. These categories are, Education, Strong Communities, Economy, Health C...

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As we embrace technology in today's mainstream world, ethical issues in medicine concerning religious and historical tradition struggle for existence. Science-based medicine takes on the deeper issues of the medical profession rather then the religious and historical context that was once so eviden...

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To be a nurse, or not to be, --that is the question. Nursing it is a job, a career, a profession and a way of life. It is all of these and more. Like few other, the profession of nursing offers a wide variety of specialties. From pediatrics to geriatrics, nursing impact is felt across the lifespan....

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield BACKGROUND The first prepayment plan was started in 1929, by Justin Ford Kimball. He had no experience in health care but he did have knowledge for financial management. He developed a sick benefit fund so the teachers would have something to fall back on if they had ...

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However his ideas of lowering spending, eliminating programs that do not pass certain tests and being very reluctant to borrow from china and an policy of attrition for me doesn't clearly explain what he would do to fix the deficit, these are only vague statements that come across well. ...

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Medicaid is United States social program which covers low income families with children, unemployed pregnant mothers, needy seniors, and disabled people. Medicaid receives funds from the Federal Government and as well as the fifty states. It's the biggest governmental program funded by the Federal and state governments. The Federal government covers about 57 percent and state covers about 40 percent of all Medicaid expenditures. Medicaid is the largest expenditures program to the state and also it is the largest "state-run " health care program in every state. ...

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The World Health Organization's (WHO) definition of health is not only the absence of disease but also a state of physical, social and mental well being. The definition and concept of health varies in relation to the individuals/community morals and values and often reflect the background of the people. Health perceived by Indigenous populations have been defined as not only physical health but the social, emotional, cultural and spiritual well-being of the whole community. This definition describes a complete view of life in a repeating cyclical concept (life-death-life). The WHO has al...

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Although the adoption of Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems has grown in recent years, both patients and physicians still have concerns about the security and privacy of EHRs (Sage Healthcare, 2011). In fact, 81% of patients interviewed and 62% of doctors are concerned about EHRs (Sage Healthcar...

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