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ICE Catheterization Lab Observations

Nurses assist the physician during catheterization procedures. There specific roles are; patient care and medication, administering conscious sedation, patient procedure monitoring and most importantly providing an emergency medication. From the start to the end of operations, the nurse has to be there. Moreover, nurses should interview the patient before any operation is started. Questions about allergies, heart diseases and previous illness are part of the assessment nurses should conduct. This assessment is necessary to know the health status of the patient. It is important to do patient assessment frequently to establish the medication effectiveness.

Catheterization requires the following ...

INTRODUCTION

The Oregon Death with Dignity Act (DWDA), which allows physician to prescribe lethal drugs to competent terminally ill patients was put in place to ensure that suffering patients end their lives in a humane and dignified manner (Smith, Goy, Harvath & Ganzini, 2011).Prior to its enactment in October 1997, numerous researches had been carried out which showed that towards the end of their lives, terminally ill patients usually suffers tremendously, thus going through a lot of pain. Family members had to sit and watch their loved ones writhe in pain and wither away to nothing. This pain had to be controlled. ...

The high shortage of doctors in most parts of the world, especially developing nations, has resulted into many countries undertaking the concept of Physician Assistant (PA) as a strategy to train and employ health workers. PAs are medical practitioners licensed to carry out healthcare duties with the help of a qualified physician. The increasing health care costs and diversification in health care specialists, as well as the rising issues of health care needs, leaves most foreign countries with no option other than adopting the PA concept to offer solutions to these workforce issues. The concept of PA started in United States ( ...

All my life I have wanted to help people; I have always felt as though the most important way to accomplish that goal is keeping those around me healthy and safe. To that end, I have always been attracted to medicine and healthcare as a profession. I have known from a very early age that I wanted to become a physician, as my primary goal is to improve the health of the public wherever I am. Even when I was a child, my mother would let me carry around a little first aid kit, complete with fun little bandages, wet wipes, Neosporin and a few ...

It is with sincere enthusiasm that I wish to recommend Jean for admission into the PhD program in Marketing major specifically in Consumer Behavior track in your esteemed university.

I have known Jean for four years and can attest to her brand of expertise both as a student and as a professional. I got to know her personally in 2010 when she became my student in Culture and Art Research Methodology. I remembered her as one of my best students in class as she deservingly received high marks in my subject. I also had a chance to work with her dursing ...

Unequal reimbursement to Nursing Practitioners (NP) compared to physicians.

I would like to address the state and federal health officials over the unequal reimbursement to Nursing Practitioners (NP) compared to physicians. The present situation is that NP are reimbursed up to 15% less for provision of primary care services while physicians get 100% of the total cost incurred. This is despite the fact that there is no clear justification for this kind of discrimination. NPs provide the same quality services, and in cases which require personal communication, even better care than physicians. The healthcare reimbursement system should be changed to promote equality and fairness among all primary healthcare ...

Introduction

- The Thoracic outlet condition is a complication which affects the blood vessels and nerves which are found in the thoracic outlet. - The thoracic outlet, which is one of the most sensitive and delicate parts in the human body contains tissues and bones. - During compression of the blood vessels, muscles and nerves in this part of the body, there is a pain in the neck and shoulder that is experienced by the affected person and is simply due to compression of the first rib and the collarbone. - There are often several types of Thoracic outlet ...

Euthanasia, widely known as mercy killing, has been a topic of debate globally. The word ‘euthanasia’ is made by the combination of two Greek words eu (well) and thanatos (death). The terms euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide or terminal sedation are sometimes used inter-changeably to define a condition wherein a lethal injection is given to patients who are extremely ill. This intentional killing is for the beneficence of pain and suffering of the patient. The ethics and legality of euthanasia have been questioned in many countries and only a few have approved it. It is a complex and challenging issue in the field of medical care ...

A hospital administrator is tasked with the day to day running of the hospital (Sharma and Goyal, 2013). This means that the administrator bears responsibility for any breach of law that may occur during the discharge of their duties. The administrator must thus be aware of any legal requirements that relate to the hospital. One of the key laws to be aware of is the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA). From a general perspective, the law prevents ‘dumping’ of patients out of emergency departments (Pozgar, 2012).

Dumping essentially means transferring patients to another hospital either because ...

Introduction:

Nursing Homes are an evident requirement of time dedicated to serve the elderly the patients of around 65 years of age. In the US, there are more or less 16,000 of which around 67% of the nursing homes functions privately and serve around 1.5 million people. The cost of a nursing home is primarily reimbursed by Medicare. However, if the stay exceeds from 100 days in a period of a year than the reimbursement is supported by Medicaid. There is also the option of paying the cost of nursing homes privately.Keeping in view the importance of ...

I am a second-generation Cuban American and the first generation in my immediate family to attend and graduate from college as well as to pursue studies in Law School. I received my Bachelors degree in Marketing from the University of Florida with a minor in Mass Communications. In college I was a member of the Pre-legal Honor Society and held the position of advertising chair.

Whilst my degree was in marketing, law has always been a powerful interest of mine. The specific areas of law that interest me as of now are trial advocacy and litigation, I have witnessed many court proceedings, ...

Pre-med a significant path on the long journey to medical school is arguably the most essential path that an ambitious student hoping to join a medical school must walk. Becoming a doctor in America is one comprehensive and exhausting process, yet she has stayed the course. It was her reason for coming to Pullman several years ago. In has been her motivation through the tough times. Now a second year Pre-Medical student at Washington State University (WSU), it was only a matter of time before she could proceed to medical school. Luckily for her, WSU had recently offered her a full scholarship and extended a medical ...

- In today’s health care environment is it better to approach the future with a compass or a map? Explain and defend your choice.

Maintaining one’s health should be both affirmative and exact. It is always necessary to know the things that should be dealt with prior to making decisions and actions. Health care had greatly evolved for the past decades and individuals seeking for health care assistance must know these differences. The advent of globalization and the innovational breakthroughs had pushed many health care providers to make maximum offers to the customers. To be able to know ...

Background

Pernicious Anemia (PA) is a chronic illness that is caused by impaired absorption of vitamin B-12 due to lack of (IF) intrinsic factor in gastric secretions. It is a condition in which the body lacks a sufficient number of red blood cells (hemoglobin). Present within red blood cells, hemoglobin is important for carrying oxygen in all body tissues. Pernicious anemia is therefore a decrease in red blood cells which occurs when one’s intestines cannot absorb vitamin B12 properly. The body needs vitamin B12 to make red blood cells. Pernicious anemia is most prevalent in Caucasian people of northern European lineage than in ...

Introduction

The Oregon Death with Dignity Act (DWDA), which allows physician to prescribe lethal drugs to competent terminally ill patients was put in place to ensure that suffering patients end their lives in a humane and dignified manner (Smith, Goy, Harvath & Ganzini, 2011).Prior to its enactment in October 1997, numerous researches had been carried out which showed that towards the end of their lives, terminally ill patients usually suffers tremendously, thus going through a lot of pain (Miller, Hedlund, & Soule, 2006). Family members had to sit and watch their loved ones writhe in pain and wither away to helpless beings. It ...

Since I have been a youngster, one of my lifelong goals was to study medicine purposefully to aiding and healing the sick in the best way. As I am committed to the utmost public health, I am enthusiastic to share my personal skills and compassion and patient relational communication. I have chosen medicine as my primary profession due the importance to the interests’ societal norm but because I enjoy and understand the purpose of medical delivery. In many instances, I feel obliged to aid municipal and universal people whom of which endure ailments such ...

- Discuss how Mr. Davis’s loss of sight is affecting the way he treats others and is treated by them?

As a front liner of the health care industry, it is my responsibilty to assist the patients and the doctors. Knowing that Mr. Davis is old, has poor eyesight, and haven’t been to a doctor for quite some time, I would welcome and assist him as soon as he enters the clinic. I would greet him warmly with a smile and introduce myseld to him. Then I will guide him to a seat as I let the doctor know that ...

My ultimate goal since I started my academic career in biology was to count myself among the foremost professionals in the field; much of that relates closely to receiving as complete an education as possible and taking a challenging, full-time position as a college professor. After having completed two years of MCB combined with a dissertation at XX

University, four years of Biology courses concentration and one year of Chemistry at XX University, there is nothing more exciting than being able to continue pursuing my objectives and utilizing my knowledge to continue my career in MCB and earn my doctorate at XX ...

LA1: Five most important concepts or theories

General environment (Week LA): When shopping for a vacation house, for instance, I would need to check the location of the house: the population density of the immediately surrounding areas, its proximity to a commercial area within a short drive, and similar factors that makes my short vacation comfortable. Of course, I will have a certified building inspector review the structural aspect of the house as well as the water and heating systems. Resource-based theory (Week 3 LA): When planning for an extended trip to Europe and Asia, I will be checking first the available time I have, how ...

The major theme for health care law seems to be the consent of treatment. The principle of consent for treatment is the giving of permission before receiving any treatment. Consent can be of two types; implied or express consent. Express consent is either in oral or written form. Implied consent is the action the patient shows that passively allow treatment (CPSO, 2006). For example, when a patient holds out her arm to show they are okay with having a blood test.

Consent must be informed, voluntary, and issued by a person with the capacity to do so. Voluntary means that the patient ...

A 10 year old boy with a fever of 39C, severe pain and tenderness in left leg was brought to doctor. The history of his leg injury was unknown. Symptoms have been ongoing for alomst week. His mother was using tylenol in the treatment. A series of tests were performed. X-Ray result of the knee was negative. Fluid aspiation of the knee resulted 3000 leekocytes/mm with 84% netrophill. There was a bone scan done that showed a hot spot in the distal tibea of the left leg. Bacteria cultures from the boy's knee joint fluid, blood, and tibial aspirate were ordered. ...

Doctors and dentists should not have to reveal their HIV status to their patients. Because of the stigma surrounding HIV, many people are still afraid of HIV positive individuals and their status. People lack education about the virus and are still unsure how it is contracted. Since medical professionals are held to a higher standard than the average person, they are expected to be beyond reproach.

People get nervous when they see their doctors sneezing, coughing or “looking sick”. If doctors and dentists were required to reveal their medical status, there would be outright pandemonium among patients and discrimination ...

My younger brother’s doctor kept on apologizing for not able to save him. Alas! My ten year brother lost his life. It was that phase of my life when I did not know enough about health and life-death transition. He did not have any major disease. He was just suffering from flu and fever. On the other hand, his doctor diagnosed him with malaria meningitis. He was not able to identify my brother’s disease. However, he was sure that malaria took away the life of my brother as the disease was a common cause of death among children ...

My desire to become a physician began in childhood. I was the seventh of twelve children. When I was a child I witnessed the great admiration that my grandfather had for his doctor. It was this doctor who had diagnosed my grandfather’s heart condition and then treated and cared for him after his heart attack. My grandfather’s doctor was a compassionate man. This doctor was the man who first ignited in me the spark that would drive me to become a doctor, too. My five years in medical school were years filled with discovery. As I progressed in my program, I ...

Health professionals make decisions with legal and ethical consequences each day (Furlong, n. d.; Reamer, 2005). This paper will analyse the actions of health professionals in two case scenarios for their ethics and legality. The first case scenario involves a 12-year old boy who has terminal cancer and has accepted he is going to die. His parents have; however, having talked with the physician consented to a trial therapy which the nurse consequently administers. The second scenario involves a physician who admits to a nurse that he routinely prescribes antidepressant medication to new residents of a nursing home. He further instructs the nurse to ...

Abstract

The aim of this study is to look at ethical dilemmas of staff nurses that often arise across a variety of work settings and how nurses resolve ethical dilemmas. Every nurse differs in educational preparation and experience. The impact of the dilemma can vary and influence decision-making, and the complexities caused by legalities often impact the nursing roles during the dilemmas. The role of self, support to patients and families, patient educator and communicator are necessary during the ethical dilemmas.

Nurses face ethical challenges daily when providing quality care and can remain highly dissatisfied in their struggle when faced with ...

Focus Activity 2

Job listings in the health sector

Health care Assistant: The professions in this position work in both the hospitals as well as the community setting. Their role is usually very diverse depending on the health sector’s settings. This people are at times known as the nursing auxiliaries. They work with both the nurses as well as the midwives. Their duties include but not limited to serving food to patients and aid in feeding them when necessary, monitor various patients’ conditions such as temperatures and heart rates, and enhancing the comfort of the patient. The healthcare assistants work for a ...

Fee-for-Service (FFS) Reimbursement

In this hospital reimbursement model, services are unbundled and each is paid for separate from the rest. This model is founded in order to motivate and provide incentive for physicians to provide as many treatments as possible. Therefore this reimbursement model or basis will increase the number of admissions since physicians are compensated depending on the quantity of treatments. The average length of stay and volume of services per day will also be affected in the same way. This is attributed to the fact that quantity is favoured over quality.

This basis however raises the unit cost of ...

There is a clear distinction between killing and allowing to die. Killing is a process that involves taking actions that will directly lead to the death of an individual. These steps are often taken with knowledge of their consequences. Allowing to die is a term that can be used to describe a number of scenarios. At the request of a patient, the physician can allow the patient to die due to the dyer medical condition of the patient in question. This situation can also involve the physician not taking any actions that will prevent the death of the patient thus in essence the physician ...

Introduction

The story talks about a fourteen –year- old girl who becomes pregnant for the second time. After becoming pregnant she is sent by her mother to go and live with her aunt and uncle in the south but she takes it as if she has been sold into slavery. She compares her stay in her uncle’s house to be as slavery and takes as if she has been sold into slavery. Gayle does not regard anybody or anything as a human but only herself and her free friends. She is hard to be understood as appears self centered yet ...

1. What features distinguish the physician-firm from physicians themselves? (Phelps, problem 3, pg. 174).

- Nature of employment distinguishes the two. - The ultimate responsibility of the patient within the firm’s confinement also distinguishes the two..

2. “Physicians earn above-competitive wages, and the best evidence of this is the very high annual incomes that some doctors earn.” Comment. (Phelps, problem 4, pg. 174) This could be due to the fact that minor procedure (which can be done several in a day) presents the best return. They also get more than their earning power due to the fact ...

There are many life-threatening diseases in the world today than it had ever been before, but among the deadliest and fatal is cancer. Many people have died of these illnesses but the few who survive have a story to tell. Below is a moving story of a man who recovered from Testicular cancer.

- What was your experience when you were informed of the diagnosis?

I was in complete shock. I mean, there I was young, healthy and doing my activities normally then suddenly, I have cancer? I was worried about losing my life, my family. I did not know how to tell the family. I just could not think straight. I thought the ...

It is every woman’s dream to become a mother once you mature. It is so tough, but no woman will ever wish not to have a woman. At the first day, the mother will be full of anxiety and so on. I had no baby, and this was my first time to be a mother. Anticipation and joy both within me, I waited anxiously for that day that the baby will come out and call me mum. The doctor had just proved that my pregnancy test was positive. I remember the feeling I had after getting the feedback message from the ...

The rule against hearsay provides that a statement made out of court may not be admitted into evidence in order to prove the validity of the assertion made. The Federal Rules of Evidence provide the definition, limitations, and exceptions to the rule against hearsay in Article VIII, rules 801-807.

As concerns the first scenario, Quincy’s physician is on the witness stand and is asked by Edward’s attorney whether or not Quincy told him that he fell because he lost his equilibrium as a result of dizziness. This is not hearsay for a number of reasons. Firstly, under rule 801(d) ...

Microbiology helps us understand microbes and how they interact with humans, plants animals as well as the environment. Microbiology is an important part of who I am. My years as a Masters’ student in the Biology department at the Laurentian University has cemented my love for microbiology and grounded my feet in research. This is what I wish to continue doing in future by making biomolecular science my mainstay. To be the best in biomolecular science research, it is imperative that my choice institution for my PhD studies be at the forefront in this field of research. Based on what ...

The patient is the ultimate decision maker concerning his/her medical care. It is the patient who gives the final word on whether to undergo a recommended medical procedure or treatment. The purpose of the physician in patient care is just to determine the best treatment for the patient’s problem based on their medical knowledge and judgment and present the recommendation to the patient to seek for their consent (Parker, 2013). The physician is to provide the patient with the necessary information on their condition and the treatment recommended, its benefits, possible risks, the complications in the procedure and if ...

Burns, Tony, et al., eds. Rook's Textbook of Dermatology, 4 Volume Set. Vol. 1. John Wiley & Sons, 2010.

Dermatology refers to the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders. However, during study most students do not specialize on intrinsic problems of the skin only. They also study internal medicine as well as various environmental and occupational factors that are main causes of skin problems. Proper knowledge on internal medicine helps to solve skin problems which may be mainly caused by internal infections. The dermatologist must also be well aware of the medicine ...

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- The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a law requiring all employers with group health insurance coverage to grant its employees with unpaid yet job-protected leaves without the postponement of their health insurance, subject to their eligibility. Whereas the FMLA allows employers to let their employees with family and medical problems go on leave without pay, it nevertheless requires them to preserve the job positions and health insurance benefits of eligible employees. Employees eligible under the FMLA include full and part-time employees with a weekly working duration of, or exceeding 50% of a normal workweek, which roughly corresponds to 40 ...

Like any other business organization, the medical sector has a system of ethics which refers to moral principles that determine principles and rulings regarding the practice of medicine. Medical ethics as a scholarly discipline involves practical applications of the clinical atmosphere as well as application of the principles of philosophy, sociology and theology. This follows that fact that it is important to do right by the superior being, by the established societal morals and what is individually right. For this reason, persons seeking medical assistance (patients) have a right to enjoy their personal freedom while at the same time medical practitioners need ...

I was born and raised in what is nowadays referred to as the traditional family set up. This is a set up where family values were strongly emphasized. Among other things, I was taught, right from my formative years, that the family is a central unit in the development of any person. I was also taught that my behaviour, whether actions or inaction, bear a reflection on my entire family. These are values which I have held dear in my entire life. I have further extended them in all my interactions. I regard whichever group I associate or work with as part ...

Perioperative evaluation is an important interaction between a patient and a physician where the physician carefully and accurately where the physician accesses the overall health status and determines the risk against the procedure. In Cleveland clinic the process is complicated and time consuming and in emergency settings, it becomes extremely difficult and often assessments are made last minute. Lack of informatics in this clinic preoperative evaluation endangers patients and creates large inefficiencies. For these reasons, the need for enhanced informatics is needed in order to create and enhance best practices throughout the perioperative phases of patient care.

Currently the ASA grading ...

Medicine is a life long commitment to learning. The learning process that the physician goes through is for humanistic purposes and our calling is to tend to the ill and the most vulnerable around us. I began learning about people’s vulnerabilities at a young age. As a volunteer in a care home and having worked at clinics abroad, I saw first hand the effects of disease on an individual. Furthermore, I saw the consequences that poverty had on the health of an individual. I have tried to learn how to help people in need of assistance throughout my life and from a wide ...

Amanda provides a broad analysis of evidence and the rules regarding admission of evidence in regards to relevance, relying on Article IV of the Federal Rules of Evidence. Amanda further highlights Article VIII of the Federal Rules of Evidence for an elucidation of the rules regarding hearsay evidence presented in court.

In relation to the first fact pattern, where Edward’s attorney was questioning Quincy’s physician, the analysis is correct. Rule 803(4) provides that statements made for medical diagnosis or treatments are not hearsay statements. As the causal factors leading to the fall are directly relevant for the ...

Health Care Delivery/Integration

Managed Care Managed care, arguably one among the most common emerging trends in the field of health care, is exceptionally controversial as it has impacted differently on people and societies. Managed care is aimed at reducing the costs of accessing healthcare benefits. It lays emphasis on such techniques as preventive care and the use of financial incentives (Wolper, 2004). Looking at it from an micro-level point of view, managed care is associated with conflict of interest on the part of the physician. On the other hand, it makes it difficult for the physician to prioritize the interests of ...

The four fundamental principles of body mechanics and ergonomics are extending the spine in both directions; engaging the lower abs for protection of the low back, using legs to lift heavy objects, and protecting all joints.

During examination, various body mechanics should be practiced to ensure the safety of the patient and that of the physician. The proper table height should be used. This allows one advantage of increasing pressure without compromising body mechanics. The clothing worn should be comfortable, look professional and allow movement freedom. During massage, one should stretch and utilize varied strokes (Beck, 2005). The digits ...

Introduction

The article titled as ‘Physician review of worker’s compensation case files: Can it affect decision outcome?’ by Hammett et al (2012), highlights the compensation cases of the Federal workers which are referred specifically to the navy medial physicians in order to assess the final decision regarding the cases. The compensation cost of the medical injuries is at a rise merely because of the predicted increase in workers over 55 years (Hammett et al., 2012). Technically this age group is more prone to developing severe illnesses. Also, since the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) covers all the medical costs ...

1.A.1. A newspaper columnist signs a contract with a newspaper chain. Several months later, she is offered a position with another newspaper chain at a higher salary. Because she would prefer making more money, she notifies the first chain that she is breaking her contract. The courts will decide the legality of her action. But what of the morality? Did the columnist behave ethically?

When a newspaper columnist signed a contract with a newspaper chain, she is bound by the terms and conditions of the agreement. Whatever is stated in the contract binds legally the columnist and the newspaper chain. If after several months later, another ...

My name is .. I am applying for the (program name) at your esteemed medical institution. I am writing this personal statement as a part of my application and hope that, by the end of this essay, I will have conveyed a better understanding of myself as a person as well as a student. As a student who has previously studied international business, and would now like to pursue a career in the field of medicine, I believe an explanation of my choices and motivators is in order. Hence, in addition to providing an overview of my background, I also seek to explain why I ...

Introduction

According to Jack Trout and Steve Rivkin (2010), “what have changed in business in recent decades is the amazing proliferation of product choices in just about every category” (2). Authors exemplified this statement by referring to the choice of providers in the U.S. healthcare industry. If earlier, nothing but services by your doctor, your hospital, Medicare and Blue Cross was on offer, modern healthcare industry us characterized by a strong rivalry of multiple providers. So, under the circumstances of modern highly competitive market, companies need to offer products and services that have the potential to stand out the competition.

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Tort laws refers to laws that offer solutions to persons injured or harmed by unreasonable actions by those around them, There are two types of torts, intentional torts and negligence torts (Feinman,2010). Intentional torts are torts whereby a person committing the offence has the intention to do it while in negligence torts, the acts leading to the injury are not always intentional or expected. Negligence torts can be avoided if proper care is exercised.

In Bobby’s case, it was a negligent tort case because most of the parties involved caused the injuries out of carelessness and negligence without the ...

In Dr. Brent Williams’ case study “A Day in the Sleep Clinic” he is faced with several instances in which his behavior affected the medical decisions made by parents that could have an impact on the child’s health. In his interaction with his first patient, Johnny Reese he also makes sure to positively engage the parent as well as the patient. He comforts the parent and allows her to relax by speaking about a neutral subject that they both find enjoyable. By putting her at ease she feels comfortable relating issues of stress in her own life that ...

The cultural dissonance can have tragic results for individuals who are trapped between the boundaries of two opposing cultures. The culture difference hence is depicted between Lia Lee’s parents and her doctors. She eventually ends up in a vegetative state for many years not because no one really cares about her epilepsy, but because of cultural and linguistic barriers between her parents who are Hmong and the well meaning American doctors. Linguistically, her Hmong parents do not understand English spoken by the doctors at Ann Fadiman‘s book can be taken to generally act as a warning conflict in our ...

Jerry is a trained medical assistant and has the sufficient knowledge to issue a refill. However, in the situation he is faced with, he has to examine the medical history of the patient. He has further to consult with Dr. William who has been treating him and has some background and determine if the patient can be issued with a refill. In the event that Dr. William is not immediately reachable, he will have to examine the patient because he lacks any background information. Thorough medical checks have to be carried out so as to avoid a situation where a patient is issued with ...

This essay is written with the aim of explaining my decision to choose the University of Georgia as the place to pursue my PhD in Marriage and Family at the University of Georgia. It seeks to explain my motivation to join this institution as well as what I intend to do with the knowledge gained at this level.

First of all, my academic qualifications are very much aligned to the line of Psychology. I got a B.A in Psychology form the J.F. Kennedy University, Buenos Aires in Argentina. I passed with a GPA of 3.96. I then went for an M.A ...

Ethics, a moral philosophy or branch of philosophy that determines the course of human action pertaining to the concepts of right and wrong (Longstaff, 1995, Web). Ethics is being observed in the society as a universal benchmark of human behavior. More importantly, it is being practiced in all industry particularly in healthcare. The fact that healthcare is dealing with patients and their welfare, it is detrimental that people in healthcare industry religiously follow the ethical standards of their profession. Health professionals deal with circumstances and situation that has a direct impact to another person's life on a daily basis. Therefore, it is ...

Question 1

Fiduciary Relationship

A patient in a comatose state presents to the physician with diabetes and high blood pressure. The patient needs mechanical ventilators, dialysis machines and artificial hydration to prolong life. The doctor is informed by the patient’s wife that the patient had previously indicated that he never wanted mechanical ventilation if he fell ill. The doctor is presented with the conflict of interest on the basis of the principle of respect for patient’s autonomy. On the hand, the doctor can ascertain that it is in the best interest of the patient to put him on the life ...

We live in an age of medicine filled with technological wonders – and difficulties. Andre and Velasquez (2010) state that “medical technology has given us the power to sustain the lives (or, some would say, prolong the deaths) of patients whose physical and mental capabilities cannot be restored, whose degenerating conditions cannot be reversed, and whose pain cannot be eliminated.” This poses a medical and ethical dilemma that has pitted us one against the other – should we allow the people in these positions to choose to die, or do we have a moral obligation to preserve life at all ...

The ethical issue which this paper wants to address is the normative set up in the patient doctor relationship. This is a highly paternalistic model. In this set up, doctors are the experts in medicine. Most patients have only scant and dependable medical knowledge. Hence, the overall trust in one’s medical practitioner is focal to the medical process and doctors carry the main responsibility for the patient’s wellness. The sole duty to decide on every crucial medical evaluations and decisions relies on them.

The patient-doctor patient relations must be a two-way street between the patient and the doctor because ...

I am sure that in order to become successful in any professional field it is necessary to identify clear goals and find the best place to realize them. I am happy that I understood this simple truth in time to do everything possible to make my dreams come true. I would like to describe the way my professional goals were formed and how I understood that Georgetown is the best place for me to do it.

Still, when I went to my violin lesson the next day, I noticed that every time I tried to strike a note with the ...

There are five principles of verbal communication and a further five for nonverbal communication. These principles are important for the sender and receiver to achieve effective communication and establish a shared understanding (Cheesebro, O’Connor & Rios, 2010).

The first principle of verbal communication is to recognize that all languages have value. There is no language that is better than the other in terms of logic, ability to convey thought or complexity.

The second principle is to understand that everyone speaks a dialect. A dialect is a regional variation of language. It includes unique pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar. Despite the differences in dialects, ...