I chose the target population of people living with HIV/AIDS and how current government regulations affect this group of people. There have been many obstacles these nationwide advocacy groups have had to endure. Just to name a few of the fights these advocates still work for: the Syringe Exchange Program (SEP) and the use of the federal funding; and the HIV Entry Ban which was implemented to control the number of immigrants entering the United States with specified diseases on the "the list"...
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Women experience various transitional phases during their life cycle, which may be developmental or transitional. Advanced middle age extend from age fifty to sixty where a woman experience physical and mental changes. Menopause occurs as the ovaries stop producing estrogen, causing the reproductive system to shutdown gradually. (www.theholisticcare.com). World Health Organization (WHO) and the Stages of Reproductive Ageing Workshop (STRAW) working group defined the me...
" Telepharmacy is a branch of telemedicine that integrates pharmacy software, remote controlled dispensing units and telecommunications technologies to enable the provision of pharmaceutical services from a distance " Through the use of state-of-the-art telecommunications technology, pharmacists are able to provide pharmaceutical care to patients at a distance. Telepharmacy expands access to quality health care to communities nationwide , primarily in rural, medically-underserved areas. Throu...
Question: What are the perceived benefits of community mental health clients who have anxiety or an anxiety related illness as diagnosed in the DSM IV/ICD 10 when reflexology is utilised in conjunction with their existing plan of care? Abstract Reflexology is growing in popularity in its use for a wide range of conditions such as pain management, to ease the effects of cancer treatment, and indeed mental health problems. Reflexology, a complementary therapy, has been around for many years and...
Introduction Phantom limb pain (PLP) is aphenomenon that amputees of both upper and lower limbs (UL and LL) may suffer. People that have this pain often feel it in the missing limb as if it is there. PLP is very common, occurring in approximately 80% of amputees.Out of this, 75-85% experience PLP immediately after the injury (1). It is very important to understand the etiology of this phenomenon before starting the research. A theory called proprioceptive memory might be the reason why ampute...
Respiration Noninvasive Ventilation Abstract There is increased interest in noninvasive ventilation because it is effective and avoids the complications of invasive ventilation. Noninvasive ventilation keeps the airway defense mechanisms, allows the patient to eat and talk and decreases infective complications. Efficacy of this treatment depends mainly on the proper selection of patients. The aim of this work is to review types, indications and guidelines of noninvasive ventilation. Introduct...
As a future pharmacist I am able to see how pharmacists make a strong contribution to delivering patient care, offering much more than the safe and effective dispensing of prescriptions. I value greatly the part that pharmacists play in promoting health and wellbeing. Pharmacies offer readily available professional advice without the need for an appointment, on self care and the safe use of medicines and, increasingly, services that identify potential health problems (such as health screening...
Due to the fact that the reported asbestos containing materials at the Port Kembla site are contained within soil and fill of a non-homogenous nature the approach taken for identifying the extent of asbestos contamination must be suitable. Initially, identification of ACMs will take place using a visual survey by qualified personnel in accordance with AS4964 Method for Qualitative identification of asbestos in bulk samples. Any sampling of the area should take place based on the "worst case s...
This essay is designed to critically evaluate two chosen models of addiction and discuss how these might affect the legal status of controlled substances. Firstly, this paper will provide the overview of the topic of addiction and introduce the problematic nature of definition. Secondly, it will critically compare two selected, contrasting models of addiction which are the Disease Model and the Adaptive Model. Thirdly, this essay will discuss how these models might have contributed to the leg...
Each of us will deal with the passing of a loved one in our own way and although the loss and the way we grieve will be unique to each individual most people go through a range of recognisable reactions and emotions when someone they are close to dies. Emotional and Mental Effects of Bereavement ~ Grief Grief knocks you off balance mentally, emotionally and physically. If the death was expected you may tell yourself that you should be able to cope only to find that you can't. You may believe ...
