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HEALTH ISSUES FOR OLDER ADULTS. The Case Study Previous History: Social The case study chosen is that of a 74 year old male patient with a history of challenging health issues. John (an assumed name in order to protect the patients identity in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct as per the Nursing & … Continue reading Dementia Case Study – Health Issues for Older Adults 3500 words →

EVIDENCE-BASED NURSING   INTRODUCTION The goal of research in nursing is to be able to improve practice and improve services given to patients. Evidence-based research is meant to aid nurses in providing quality care. It has been discovered in recent years that both nursing and evidence-based research are vital to nurses providing adequate, quality and … Continue reading Evidence-Based Nursing: “Efficacy of handrubbing with alcohol based solution versus standard handwashing, 2000 words →

Confidentiality within the NMC Code   This essay will explore the aspect of confidentiality as embodied within the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code (hereafter referred to as NMC, 2008). The Code (NMC, 2008) explicitly lays down a duty on nurses and midwives to protect confidential information and clearly lays down the duty of trainee and … Continue reading Confidentiality within the NMC Code, 2500 words →

Germany’s Health Care Policy   Executive Summary Germany arguably has one of the best health care systems in the world. A combination of good hospitals and experienced medical practitioners provide quality health care for everyone. The health care sector is Germany’s largest employer with more than four million employees, and approximately 10 percent of the … Continue reading Germany’s Health Care Policy, 1500 word essay 2.2 →

  WHAT IS FITNESS TO PRACTISE?   There has, especially in recent years, been a general consensus of opinion that complementary medicine is a fairly ‘safe’ method of treating disorders as opposed to treatment via conventional means. This is not necessarily true and, unfortunately, this may lead to damage to individuals should the practitioner not … Continue reading Complementary Medicine Overview, 1750 word essay →

Case Study of a Patient with Coronary Heart Disease Coronary heart disease is an umbrella term for a group of diseases characterized by the pathological limitation of blood supply to the heart caused by the build-up of plaques along the coronary arteries. When the build-up increases, blood supply to the heart may be totally cut-off … Continue reading Case Study of a Patient with Coronary Heart Disease, 2000 words →

NURSES PERCEPTION OF JOB SATISFACTION, JOB STRESS IN A CRITICAL CARE ENVIRONMENT         INTRODUCTION     Nurses are crucial in the health sector and the entire global system. The purpose of the study stems from relative events affecting job satisfaction and job stress especially noticed among nurses in critical care environment. Increasing health care … Continue reading NURSES PERCEPTION OF JOB SATISFACTION, JOB STRESS IN A CRITICAL CARE ENVIRONMENT   500 words →

BREAST CANCER; DREADED AND DEADLY INTRODUCTION Cancer occurs when cells in a part of the body grow out of control, normal cells split and grow in an orderly manner, but cancer cells do not. They continually grow and overcrowd normal cells; diverse forms of cancer manifestation have diverse ways of abnormal growth of cells. Lung … Continue reading Breast Cancer Dissertation, 9000 words →

 Statement of the problem and some personal experiences In the context of this essay the issue from my medical practice which I have chosen is “the nursing handover” which is indeed an important aspect given the need for effective management and leadership within the same. This aspect is also highly relevant for, and forms a … Continue reading Nursing Handover and Communication, 1500 words →

Asthma and the Correct Use of Peak Flow Intrroduction Asthma is a chronic condition, one of a group of allergic conditions which includes both eczema and hayfever. In America it is the commonest of chronic childhood condition according to Asthma Carenet.org. In asthma the airways are over sensitive and at intervals become both narrow and inflamed. … Continue reading Asthma and the Correct Use of Peak Flow, 1000 word nursing essay →

Section 1: Transcription   Self-Assessment I went into the room to meet the patient making it clear about my role immediately, that I’m a medical student currently in my third year. It did not seem appropriate to shake her hand but I checked with her that it was OK for me to sit down and … Continue reading Patient Communication and Consent in Nursing, 6000 words →

ANSWERING AND REFERRING QUESTIONS IN DENTAL PRACTICE: HOW I COMMUNICATE COMPLEX DENTAL CONCEPTS TO MY PATIENTS By [name of the student] Presented to [mentor’s name] [date]               Communication is the key to success in running a dental practice and decisive in the patient’s decision regarding following up with the … Continue reading Dentistry Communication, 2000 word essay →

Executive Summary. The aim and ambit of this study pertains to the use of aromatherapy during labour and childbirth. Basing its opinions upon the current findings of academics and policy makers alike, the paper then goes on to suggest that awareness should be created amongst pregnant mothers regarding the use of aromatherapy during childbirth. This … Continue reading Aromatherapy during Childbirth, 6000 word dissertation →

What is Mental Health?   This assignment will define mental health and mental illness, theoretically, from a clinical and from a legal perspective, and it will discuss the difference between mental health and mental illness and its relevance to my field of work. The assignment will chose depression as a type of mental illness and … Continue reading What is Mental Health? 3500 word nursing incl Gibbs Model Reflection →

What is fitness to practise?   Introduction   People worldwide have relied on traditional medicine for treatment for the past 3000 years. Use of complementary and alternative medicine, CAM, has been increasing in recent years. There has been no new acts of parliament since Medicine Act of 1968 to regulate CAM practitioners and was widely … Continue reading 1500 words Complementary and Alternative Medicine Fitness to Practise essay →

HEALTH PROMOTION:  SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN USING THE COMMON ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK   The family to be assessed are the Webster family. Concern was raised when it was discovered that daughter Fiona, aged 13 years, was six months pregnant. Fiona lives with her mother, Elizabeth aged 32 years, her father, Will aged 30 years and three siblings. … Continue reading HEALTH PROMOTION:  SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN USING THE COMMON ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK 2250 words →

The Ethical Dilemma and Abortion   Introduction Our ethical dilemma is based on this fictitious scenario. A 15-year-old young lady named Annie, who comes from a catholic family, was raped. As a consequence thereof, she became pregnant. Her mother wanted her to continue with her pregnancy but Annie wanted to abort her unborn child for … Continue reading The Ethical Dilemma and Abortion, 1500 words →

STROKE TREATMENT 3500 words   Introduction   This case study relates to a patient (hereafter referred to as Patient X) in my care who developed swallowing difficulties subsequent to his stroke treatment. The assignment seeks to reflect on the standard and mode of care he was provided with in this regard through the mechanism and … Continue reading Stroke treatment essay, 3500 words →

What is the Role of a Nurse in Interprofessional Healthcare Team Working?   “The unique function of the nurse is to assist the individual, sick or well, in the performance of those activities contributing to health or its recovery (or to a peaceful death) that he would perform unaided if he had the necessary strength, … Continue reading Role of the Nurse in a Team, 1500 word basic essay →

An Analysis of the German Disability Policy   Policy Definition: The word disability can be used to describe a number of conditions which differ from one country to another in terms of their subjective definition. However, disability generally has similar characteristics from one country to the other in objective terms. When the bread winner of … Continue reading An Analysis of the German Disability Policy, 3000 words →

ERGONOMICS OF THE DENTAL PRACTICE Current dental practice realizes the value of and importance in effective functioning of ergonomics. Each type of dental surgical unit has different needs depending on the type of specialty of dentistry that is predominantly carried out. The correct design of the dental practice provides good walking and movement space, is … Continue reading ERGONOMICS OF THE DENTAL PRACTICE   – 1000 word report →

REPORT 6: CONFIDENTIALITY IN DENTAL PRACTICE Medical practitioners understand the importance of confidentiality with respect to patient treatment and various protocols pertaining to it. Many patients rightly feel that they hold the right to retain their own health information. Some may even retain this kind of information from their health practitioner. But in order to … Continue reading CONFIDENTIALITY IN DENTAL PRACTICE – 1000 words →

REPORT NO. 4: MONITORING THE PATIENT AND THE DENTIST Any successful dental treatment requires that the all the personnel working towards the rehabilitation of the patient be alert and astute enough to recognize the various needs of the situation. These situations can be easily divided into the needs of the dentist who is operating on … Continue reading MONITORING THE PATIENT AND THE DENTIST – 1000 word report →

REFLECTION ON MY PUBLIC HEALTH ROLE AS A SCHOOL NURSE / HEALTH VISITOR AND HOW THE POLICY AFFECTS FAMILIES.   This assignment will reflect on my public health role as a school nurse / health visitor by critiquing a local policy regarding safeguarding against national policies. This will be achieved by analysing the strengths of … Continue reading REFLECTION ON MY PUBLIC HEALTH ROLE AS A SCHOOL NURSE / HEALTH VISITOR AND HOW THE POLICY AFFECTS FAMILIES. 3000 words →

REDUCING UNDER-5 MORTALITY IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA THROUGH THE HiB AND PNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINES   ABSTRACT: Although vaccines for pneumonia are now widely available, they have not been fully implemented in African health care sector. This is the main cause of death of under-5 children who are the world’s largest sufferers of the condition. The introduction … Continue reading REDUCING UNDER-5 MORTALITY IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA THROUGH THE HiB AND PNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINES 2500 words →

Introduction and rationale for selecting the topic and the target group A study in 2000 suggested that British teenagers were doing far less exercise than their peers in early 90’s (British Heart Foundation Report- Couch Kids: The Growing Epidemic). The report by the British Heart Foundation warned that the rise in obesity in teenagers is … Continue reading HEALTHCARE: Reducing Obesity in Teens – 2500 words →

The Ethical Dilemma and Abortion   Introduction Our ethical dilemma is based on this fictitious scenario. A 15-year-old young lady named Annie, who comes from a catholic family, was raped. As a consequence thereof, she became pregnant. Her mother wanted her to continue with her pregnancy but Annie wanted to abort her unborn child for … Continue reading The Ethical Dilemma and Abortion SOCIAL WORK ESSAY 1500 words →

  AGEISM, HEALTH CARE AND POLICY PERSPECTIVE: PRATICAL STEPS TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE FOR OLD PEOPLE.       INTRODUCTION   “A woman in her fifties was getting changed in the locker room of the local YMCA, when her friend’s 26-year-old daughter entered the changing area. “What are you doing here?” the younger woman asked … Continue reading Ageism and Nursing Care for Older People 1000 words →

Health Issues In Older Adults Study   Previous Medical and Social History The case study I’ve chosen is a 74 year old male with a history of health challenges. He will be known as John (a pseudonym) to protect the patient’s confidentiality in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct (Nursing & Midwifery Council 2006).  … Continue reading Health Issues in Older Adults – Nursing 3000 words →

Bailey V (2007) Satisfaction levels with a community night nursing service. Nursing Standard 22, 5, 35-42. Date of acceptance: May 25 2007.     The title of the paper reads “Satisfaction levels with a community night nursing service” and while it does seem to refer to the main body of the research, it is slightly … Continue reading Nursing – assessment of 4 journal articles (night nursing; older patients etc) 1500 words →

Produce an academic essay that defines reflection and compares and contrasts 2 reflective models. Use a least one internet, book and journal reference that you have sourced yourself and correctly document them. REFLECTION: TWO REFLECTIVE MODELS COMPARED AND CONTRASTED 1.0. REFLECTION Reflection is a process of retrospective self-examination done for the purpose of assessing, analysing, … Continue reading Two reflective models compared (Gibbs and Boud) – Nursing 500 words →

What is the Role of the Nurse in Inter-professional Healthcare Team Working? Florence Nightingale earned the nickname ‘the lady with the lamp’ for her nursing of British soldiers during the Crimean War. She led a group of three dozen nurses to Constantinople to serve in British military hospitals there: highly controversial because female nurses had … Continue reading What is the Role of the Nurse in Inter-professional Healthcare Team Working? 1000 words degree essay →

Produce an academic essay that defines reflection and compares and contrasts 2 reflective models. Use a least one internet, book and journal reference that you have sourced yourself and correctly document them.   REFLECTION: TWO REFLECTIVE MODELS COMPARED AND CONTRASTED 1.0. REFLECTION Reflection is a process of retrospective self-examination done for the purpose of assessing, … Continue reading Gibb’s Model and Boud’s Model of Reflection in Nursing Compared and Contrasted →

NURSES PERCEPTION OF JOB SATISFACTION, JOB STRESS IN A CRITICAL CARE ENVIRONMENT     INTRODUCTION     Nurses are crucial in the health sector and the entire global system. The purpose of the study stems from relative events affecting job satisfaction and job stress especially noticed among nurses in critical care environment. Increasing health care costs alongside … Continue reading NURSES PERCEPTION OF JOB SATISFACTION, JOB STRESS IN A CRITICAL CARE ENVIRONMENT  – 4000 word essay →

Critically discuss the factors that encourage the development of language skills in children There are many factors that encourage the development language skills in children and these factors are a highly contested issue within developmental psychology. There is also great debate as to whether language development is caused by nature or nurture, whether children are … Continue reading The Development of Language Skills in Children – 2500 word essay →

Executive Summary. The aim and ambit of this study pertains to the use of aromatherapy during labour and childbirth. Basing its opinions upon the current findings of academics and policy makers alike the paper then goes on to suggest that awareness should be created with in pregnant mothers pertaining to the use of aromatherapy during … Continue reading Aromatherapy During Childbirth – 6000 words →

Critically examine the effects of ageism on older people, particularly how ageism within health policy and practice impacts on their care. Using evidence, discuss methods that might be used to reduce ageism and improve their care. AGEISM, HEALTH CARE AND POLICY PERSPECTIVE: PRATICAL STEPS TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE FOR OLD PEOPLE.       INTRODUCTION … Continue reading Ageism in Healthcare Policy – 3500 word essay →

There are over one hundred known neurotransmitters in the human brain which permit neurons to communicate with each other via a process of chemical transmission. These known neurotransmitters have been classified into two broad categories, the first characterised as small-molecule neurotransmitters, which mediate small synaptic actions, when a rapid neurological response is necessary and the … Continue reading Neurotransmitters 2000 words →

Give an account of the layers that cover the brain and spinal cord. Include in your answer their composition, function and how they are involved in a NAMED disease. (1510 words)     The brain and spinal cord are covered by three membranes called meninges, which when looked at from within outwards, are termed the … Continue reading Neuroscience – the brain and spiral cord – 1500 words →

Infertility treatment should be free to all who request it regardless of age, marital status, number of other children, socio-economic status etc… Introduction The availability of infertility treatment is currently a hotly contested issue not only in medical circles but also across the media and in Parliament.  As Edmonds and Warburton state: Roughly one in … Continue reading Medical Ethics – IVF and Infertility Treatment Essay 3000 words degree level →

AN ESSAY WHICH FOCUSES ON THE ASSESSMENT AND CARE REQUIRED BY A CHOSEN CHILD AND FAMILY This report is written in response to recent work practice undertaken as experience working within child health care. I have chosen a placement with a local school nurse to gain this experience. The school nurse, Mrs Roberts, has been … Continue reading Child Healthcare 3000 words →

The Key Contributory Factors to Population Ageing and the Major Consequences of Population Ageing in Australia. Introduction There has been a lot of publicity in recent years for those who fear the ‘greying’ of society i.e. the change in demographics that means that the population is on average older than it once was. This has … Continue reading Ageing in Australia 4000 words →

The Protection of Vulnerable Adults in a Healthcare Setting in the United Kingdom   Contents Summary                                                                                                        2 Chapter 1, Introduction                                                                                  3 Chapter 1.1 Vulnerable Adults                                                                      3 Chapter 1.2 Defining Capacity                                                                       4 Chapter 1.3 Action to be taken                                                                       4 Chapter 1.4 Recent Findings                                                                          6 Chapter 2, Definitions                                                                                    9 Chapter 3, Duty … Continue reading Protection of Vulnerable Adults in a UK Healthcare Setting Dissertation 20,000 words →

Contrast the physiological maturity of a preterm 35 week gestation infant and that of a term 40 week gestation infant. Identify the physiological and developmental problems that can arise as a result of the differences in function. A full term baby is approximately 20 inches or 52 cm in length and 7 lbs 7 oz … Continue reading Physiological Maturity of Preterm Infants 2500 words →

To further the aims of this assignment, the author will, in the paragraphs below, define reflection and compare and contrast two reflective models. One clear definition of reflection is that it is a proven process that, ‘Helps you look back at your experience and determine what you learnt, what knowledge you were applying and what … Continue reading Nursing Reflection ‘Gibbs’ Essay 1000 words →

           Using Johns Model, reflect on a current episode of care in your area of practice.        USING JOHNS MODEL TO REFLECT ON A CURRENT EPISODE OF CARE                                            IN MY AREA OF PRACTICE 1.0. INTRODUCTION This writing presents my reflection on a current episode of care in my area of nursing practice. I … Continue reading John’s Model – Nursing – 1000 words →

  IPLU report Introduction The interprofessional topic drawn from the IPLU (Interprofessional Learning Unit) report is the impact of cultures, both professional and organisational, on inter-professional working within the IPLU programme. This IPLU report was based on a collaboration of ten health and social care students from the Universities of Portsmouth and Southampton with the … Continue reading IPLU Report 2000 words →

  IPLU report Introduction The interprofessional topic drawn from the IPLU (Interprofessional Learning Unit) report is the impact of cultures, both professional and organisational, on inter-professional working within the IPLU programme in relation to confidentiality and better communication with the patients. The Group 35 IPLU report was an exercise in assessing whether we, as a … Continue reading IPLU Health and Social Care 2500 words →

 Introduction The author has been asked to advise Sara, aged 33, in response to her wish to begin the Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill (COC).Accordingly, the author has been made aware of and has accordingly taken into account the following facts about the patient:   That she is using the COC for the first time No … Continue reading Oral Contraceptive Pill – Nursing Essay. 4000 words →

Introduction The aim of this paper is to research “The efficacy of handrubbing with alcohol based solution versus standard handwashing with antiseptic soap”: randomised clinical trial (Girou et al 2002).  According to Garner & Hierholzer 193:250 “Handwashing is the most effective method of reducing infections in hospitals. As this paper highlights and focuses on the … Continue reading 2000 word Nursing Essay on Handwashing →

CONTENTS   CHAPTER                                                                                   PAGE   Acknowledgement                                                                     3   Introduction                                                                                4-5   Background                                                                                6   Aims and Objectives                                                                  7   Literature Review                                                                       8-27            Methodology                                                                              28-32                                                                  Design of the Instrument                                                          33-36   Sample                                                                                       37-40                                                                                  Reliability and Validity                                                              41-42     Pilot Study                                                                                  43-46                                                                              Data Analysis                                                                             47   Ethical Issues                                                                            48-49                                                       Reflective Account                                                                  … Continue reading Dissertation: Young People Leaving Care – 10,000 words →

An Analysis of the German Disability Policy Introduction: The word disability can be used to describe a number of conditions which differ from one country to another in terms of their subjective definition. However, disability generally has similar characteristics from one country to the other in objective terms. When the bread winner of the family … Continue reading 3000 words – German Disability Policies →

  For the purpose of this assignment, the reader will define reflection and compare and contrast two reflective models.   One clear definition of reflection is that it is a proven process that “Helps you look back at your experience and determine what you learnt, what knowledge you were applying and what you do not … Continue reading Nursing Reflective Models – 1000 words →

Executive Summary The aim and ambit of this study pertains to the use of aromatherapy during labour and childbirth. Basing its opinions upon the current findings of academics and policy makers alike the paper then goes on to suggest that awareness should be created with in pregnant mothers pertaining to the use of aromatherapy during … Continue reading Aromatherapy during Labour and Childbirth – 8000 words →

FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME (FAS)   The relative impact of internal and external factors on post-natal symptoms manifesting themselves as FAS     Literature Review   This literature review pertains to an overview of the magnitude of the impact of parental alcoholism on the unborn child and subsequent physical and mental effects later in the infant’s … Continue reading FAS (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome) 3000 words WITH reference list and diagrams in appendix →

FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME (FAS)   The relative impact of internal and external factors on post-natal symptoms manifesting themselves as FAS     Literature Review   This literature review pertains to an overview of the magnitude of the impact of parental alcoholism on the unborn child and subsequent physical and mental effects later in the infant’s … Continue reading FAS (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome) 3000 words →

Introduction The aim of this paper is to research “The efficacy of handrubbing with alcohol based solution versus standard handwashing with antiseptic soap”: randomised clinical trial (Girou et al 2002).  According to Garner & Hierholzer 193:250 “Handwashing is the most effective method of reducing infections in hospitals. As this paper highlights and focuses on the … Continue reading Handwashing 2000 words, basic grade essay →

Essay which explores the concept of evidence based practice and evaluates its relevance and contribution to practice.   Evidence-based practice is a fairly recent development in healthcare. This involves the healthcare professional judging and making an informed choice from data in their particular field of expertise, combining this with his/her own practical knowledge and then … Continue reading Essay which explores the concept of evidence based practice and evaluates its relevance and contribution to practice. 1500 words →

Analyse and discuss the legal, ethical and professional issues as applied to a chosen scenario. The relationship between any health care professional and a patient is based on mutual self respect and understanding irrespective of culture, religion or moral values. Ethical decision-making is prominent in everyday nursing care and should always be dealt with in … Continue reading Ethics in Nursing, 1400 word essay →

Introduction:     When looking into how the use of methamphetamine affects the learning behaviour of young teenagers, many researchers would argue that quantitative methods are the best way of gaining an understanding of the issue.  Through analysing data such as school test results, we can provide a comparison between pupils who use methamphetamine, and … Continue reading Drug-taking and Behaviour of Young Teenagers – 6000 word essay →

HEALTH ISSUES FOR OLDER ADULTS. The Case Study Previous History: Social The case study chosen is that of a 74 year old male patient with a history of challenging health issues. John (an assumed name in order to protect the patients identity in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct as per the Nursing & … Continue reading Dementia Case Study Essay – 3500 words →

EVIDENCE-BASED NURSING   INTRODUCTION The goal of research in nursing is to be able to improve practice and improve services given to patients. Evidence-based research is meant to aid nurses in providing quality care. It has been discovered in recent years that both nursing and evidence-based research are vital to nurses providing adequate, quality and … Continue reading Evidence-based nursing: Handwashing – 2000 word essay →

Confidentiality within the NMC Code This essay will explore the aspect of confidentiality as embodied within the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code (hereafter referred to as NMC, 2008). The Code (NMC, 2008) explicitly lays down a duty on nurses and midwives to protect confidential information and clearly lays down the duty of trainee and practitioner … Continue reading Confidentiality within the NMC (Midwifery) Code. 2400 word essay →

Germany’s Health Care Policy   Executive Summary Germany arguably has one of the best health care systems in the world. A combination of good hospitals and experienced medical practitioners provide quality health care for everyone. The health care sector is Germany’s largest employer with more than four million employees, and approximately 10 percent of the … Continue reading Germany’s Healthcare Policy – 1200 words →

  WHAT IS FITNESS TO PRACTISE?   There has, especially in recent years, been a general consensus of opinion that complementary medicine is a fairly ‘safe’ method of treating disorders as opposed to treatment via conventional means. This is not necessarily true and, unfortunately, this may lead to damage to individuals should the practitioner not … Continue reading Complementary Medicine 1800 word essay →

Introduction.   The terms “critical” and “management” emerged in the management literature in the 1990s. (Fournier and Grey, 2000).  The sub-discipline “critical management” obtained by combining the words critical and management has become an important subject of debate in the management literature in recent years. (Fournier and Grey, 2000). Critical management studies provide evidence in … Continue reading MMR versus CMS – 2500 word essay →

Case Study of a Patient with Coronary Heart Disease Coronary heart disease is an umbrella term for a group of diseases characterized by the pathological limitation of blood supply to the heart caused by the build-up of plaques along the coronary arteries. When the build-up increases, blood supply to the heart may be totally cut-off … Continue reading Case Study of Coronary Heart Disease Patient. 2250 words →

NURSES PERCEPTION OF JOB SATISFACTION, JOB STRESS IN A CRITICAL CARE ENVIRONMENT   INTRODUCTION   Nurses are crucial in the health sector and the entire global system. The purpose of the study stems from relative events affecting job satisfaction and job stress especially noticed among nurses in critical care environment. Increasing health care costs alongside shortage of … Continue reading NURSES PERCEPTION OF JOB SATISFACTION, JOB STRESS IN A CRITICAL CARE ENVIRONMENT 500 words →

BREAST CANCER; DREADED AND DEADLY  INTRODUCTION Cancer occurs when cells in a part of the body grow out of control, normal cells split and grow in an orderly manner, but cancer cells do not. They continually grow and overcrowd normal cells; diverse forms of cancer manifestation have diverse ways of abnormal growth of cells. Lung … Continue reading BREAST CANCER; DREADED AND DEADLY 9000 words →

Asthma and the Correct Use of Peak Flow   Introduction Asthma is a chronic condition, one of a group of allergic conditions which includes both eczema and hayfever. In America it is the commonest of chronic childhood condition according to Asthma Carenet.org. In asthma the airways are over sensitive and at intervals become both narrow and … Continue reading ASTHMA, the correct use of peak flow – 1000 word essay →

 REPORT ANSWERING AND REFERRING QUESTIONS IN DENTAL PRACTICE       Communication is the key to success in running a dental practice and decisive in the patient’s decision regarding following up with the dentist for the particular treatment. Patients are able to trust those dentists with whom they believe they can communicate effectively, and need an understanding … Continue reading Communication with Patients in a Dental Office 2000 words REPORT →

Executive Summary.   The aim and ambit of this study pertains to the use of aromatherapy during labour and childbirth. Basing its opinions upon the current findings of academics and policy makers alike, the paper then goes on to suggest that awareness should be created amongst pregnant mothers regarding the use of aromatherapy during childbirth. … Continue reading Aromatherapy in Childbirth. 7000 word Healthcare/Nursing/Midwifery Dissertation →

  CLARK,A.,FREYDBURG, C., McALISTER , F., TSUYSUKI R., ARMSTRONG, P. and  STRAIN,L. ( 2009) Patient and informal caregivers’ knowledge of heart failure: necessary but insufficient for effective self-care, European Journal of Heart Failure, 11, pages 617-621   Introduction Mr A. was admitted to hospital a the request of his general practitioner with chronic congestive heart … Continue reading Nursing: Heart Failure esssay, 3000 words, 2.2/2.1 standard degree level →

INTERPROFESSIONAL WORKING, ITS CHALLENGES AND APPLICATIONS IN GYNECOLOGY INTRODUCTION Hospital and healthcare delivery is a multistep process involving many stages. From administrative issues to surgical care, to post-operative monitoring and follow-up, each area brings with it a different set of health personnel who take up the responsibility of caring for the patient. Coordination in all … Continue reading Interprofessional working in Gynaecology – 2500 words healthcare essay →

ASSESSING THE IMPORTANCE OF HAND HYGIENE PRACTICES IN INTENSIVE CARE UNITS AND its APPLICATION TO NURSING: LITERATURE REVIEW With the increase in prevalence of resistant microorganisms, the risks of such infections occuring in hospitals is an ever growing threat. Infections in intensive care units are perhaps the most dangerous outcomes of patient care, with an … Continue reading NURSING ESSAY: Handwashing in Intensive Care Unit – a literature review. 2500 words →

Decision Making in District Nursing INTRODUCTION The aim of this assignment is to discuss and analyze a decision made in practice.  All nurses make clinical decisions; they make clinical judgments about the need of patients in their care. Nursing clinical decision can be referred to as clinical reasoning, clinical judgment, inference and diagnostic reasoning (Thompson, … Continue reading Decision-making in Nursing 3000 words degree level →

      WHY WERE LARGE MENTAL HOSPITALS CLOSED IN THE UK? DISCUSS THE REASONS FOR AND THE OUTCOMES OF SUCH POLICIES.     Historically the function of large mental hospitals was to provide shelter and asylum to a large group of people with a mental illness. More recently changes in care philosophy, care in … Continue reading Large Mental Hospital Issue 2500 words →

                        DECOMMODIFICATION AND ITS EFFECTS: STUDYING THE CASE OF UK AND AUSTRALIA     By [name]         [name of the course or class] [mentor’s name] [name of the university and city] [date]                   … Continue reading Decommodification and Australia 2500 words – NURSING ESSAY →

Case study     X was a 50-year-old male who was admitted to the neuro-high dependency unit with complaints of a severe headache, the nature of which was explained to the staff on duty to be a blow on the head. Upon physical examination the patient also demonstrated drowsiness and the Glasgow coma scale have … Continue reading Neuro HDU – Nursing – 3000 words →

Word count 3,300+   THE IMPACT OF PARTNERSHIP WORKING ON THE WELL BEING OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN SCOTLAND WHO MISUSE ALCOHOL   INTRODUCTION The purpose of the project will be to determine how partnership working may be able to positively support the well being of young people between the ages of 12 – 18 who … Continue reading Alcohol and Young People in Scotland DISSERTATION 6000 words →

The Use of Analgesia and Steroids in Cases of Back Pain   Back pain is notoriously difficult to diagnose exactly, and so is often referred to as nonspecific back pain, unless there are quite obvious findings such as a slipped disc, which can be viewed on a scan as at ‘Slipped Disk’, emedicinehealth or neurological … Continue reading Sterois and Back Pain essay 1250 words →

Asthma and the Correct Use of Peak Flow   Intrroduction Asthma is a chronic condition, one of a group of allergic conditions which includes both eczema and hayfever. In America it is the commonest of chronic childhood condition according to Asthma Carenet.org. In asthma  the  airways are over sensitive and at intervals become both narrow … Continue reading ASTHMA essay 1000 words →

Book Review Heath, D.B(ed) (1995) International Handbook on Alcohol and Culture. New York: Greenwood.   This work reviews the book International Handbook on Alcohol and Culture edited by Dwight B. Heath.  Assessment is provided to the overall work in conjunction with providing specific focus to Martin Plant’s chapter on the United Kingdom.             In the … Continue reading Book review: ALCOHOL 500 words →

Content analysis of current TV adds concerning alcohol awareness   At the present time, the government’s alcohol awareness programme is focused on a clear process which utilises television advertisements in order to derive the maximum impact.  The current advertisement campaign centres on two forms of television ads which are presently running concurrently.  The names ascribed … Continue reading TV ads and Alcohol essay 1000 words →

3,573 words   HOME TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS SUFFERING FROM SEVERE MENTAL HEALTH   INTRODUCTION   This research will identify the need for evidence based practice regarding home treatment for children and adolescents with severe mental health problems scanning the general literature in the area that may make a case for this practice. The … Continue reading Child and Adolescent Mental Health 3500 words →

                      THE IRISH STATE OF MENTAL HEALTH- PRIVATE PSYCHOTHERAPY PRACTICE                   Name Course Number: Course Title Semester and Year Date of Submission THE IRISH STATE OF MENTAL HEALTH-PRIVATE PSYCHOTHERAPY PRACTICE The Irish health care sector is now … Continue reading Irish Mental Health 2000 words →

Case Study, Mrs McCall You are a second year student nurse on placement in a care home. Mrs Mary McCall aged 92 is a widow who has resided in the care home for the past 2 years.  She is immobile due to chronic rheumatoid arthritis and is dependent on nursing staff to assist with many … Continue reading Elderly Care – Nursing Case Study 3000 words →

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY INTRODUCTION Occupational therapy is a health discipline rather than medical discipline; it focuses on effect of disease or injury on everyday living. It is a unique non medical focus. Occupational therapy is concerned with the consequence of disease or injury as they affect a person’s ability to function rather than the disease pathology … Continue reading Occupational Therapy 4000 words →

  Ensuring a patient received appropriate bowel care following spinal cord injury.   The Use of a Case Study to Illustrate a Decision Made by a Nurse in a Clinical  Setting Introduction A problem–solving approach to nursing care has been taught in colleges of nursing for several years. This approach, usually described  as the ‘ … Continue reading Decision-Making in Nursing 3000 word essay →

  Interprofessional Collaboration in Practice (IP2) Conference     Self-appraisal Assignment                                                               What have you learnt from working with in your team and throughout this … Continue reading Self-reflective Teamwork in Nursing Essay →

Introduction   This essay will aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the mental health problems and needs that are characteristic of older people with dementia who live alone in the United Kingdom. Accordingly, in addition to clinical management, the social and legislative aspects of the same have been taken into account.   The mental … Continue reading Dementia – 2000 words essay →

Q 1 What has happened? The condition at hand being experienced by the patient is angina. This can be adduced from the fact that we are presented with a number of clues here, indicative of a possible myocardial or coronary dysfunction. Since the symptoms are not too aggravated the possibility of a heart attack can … Continue reading Angina essay 1500 words →

  Introduction Community practice is a field that is not only diverse but fraught with challenges and responsibilities that full-time nurses working in health care institutions do not have to deal with (John & Keleher 2006, p. 3). The health care industry aims to provide care needed by the clients and to cater to their … Continue reading Obesity – 3000 words →

Promote the health and physical development of children. Unit CCLD 307   I learned very early on in child care that every child needs to be treated as an individual and there is no such thing as “an average child”. When I am planning any activity in the play setting I consider the age, gender, … Continue reading Childcare 3000 words →

3,573 words   HOME TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS SUFFERING FROM SEVERE MENTAL HEALTH   INTRODUCTION   This research will identify the need for evidence based practice regarding home treatment for children and adolescents with severe mental health problems scanning the general literature in the area that may make a case for this practice. The … Continue reading Child and Adolescent Mental Health 3500 words →

Patient’s Lived Experience after Stoma Formation: A Nursing Care Perspective     Background: Stoma formation has been well known to have an impact upon the wellbeing and lifestyle of the patient and their relatives no matter what their stage of life or age. The fall in the quality of life after a stoma procedure needs … Continue reading Lived Experience after Stoma 3000 words →

Literature review of Handover Of Care Handover of care is essential in mental health settings as it improves the quality and safety of patient care. The National Patient Safety Agency defined handover of care as “The transfer of professional responsibility and accountability for some or all aspects of care for a patient, or group of … Continue reading Handover of Care 2200 words Literature Review →

Case Study , Bilateral Neurotropic Ulcers   Contents   Introduction page 1   Ulcers as a complication of type 2 diabetes page 2   Wound care, page 2   Admission page 3   Mobility Levels page 5   Wound Management page 6   General Nursing Care page 7   Conclusion page 10   Bibliography page … Continue reading Ulcers Case Study 3000 words →