Give a brief introduction of the patient (date, time, place, how they got there, and with whom, as well as their presenting symptoms and assessment. Include everything that is done to that patient and any symptoms displayed from admission to discharge. Also include a diagnosis (if known) tests with results, treatments with results, and a […]
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Discuss Why was HIPAA required in 1996 to supplement the existing Privacy Act regarding the confidentiality of patient health information?
Investigate the relationship between HIPAA and Electronic Medical Records to answer the following questions: Why was HIPAA required in 1996 to supplement the existing Privacy Act regarding the confidentiality of patient health information? Why was 1996 considered the initiation of Electronic Medical Records? Why were the HITECH Act of 2009 and later provisions of the […]
Discuss the issues around physical and chemical restraint during transport, your decision regarding the best approach to take and how you will carry out the restraint.
You have been tasked to transport a 22 year old patient with newly diagnosed schizophrenia from a regional hospital to a secure psychiatric unit 500km away. The patient has been violent and has required sedation overnight. Describe how you would prepare for and carry out this mission including your rational for aircraft selection, crew configuration, […]
Identify at least five possible conditions that may be considered in a differential diagnosis for the patient.
is a 50-year-old male with nasal congestion, sneezing, rhinorrhea, and postnasal drainage. Richard has struggled with an itchy nose, eyes, palate, and ears for 5 days. As you check his ears and throat for redness and inflammation, you notice him touch his fingers to the bridge of his nose to press and rub there. He […]
What data in the scenario are pertinent?What type of nursing assessment would you expect to complete and why?Why would you need to establish assessment priorities?What patient factors would assist in identifying and prioritizing data?What challenges might the nurse encounter during data collection?
You are a nurse admitting a patient to the hospital from the emergency department (ED) with shortness of breath and recent weight loss. After receiving a report from the ED nurse, you ready the patient’s room according to unit specifications and collect the necessary equipment and forms. When the patient arrives, she is using oxygen […]
Discuss What would the patient say? What tone of voice might he or she use? How fast would the patient speak?
For this discussion, you will choose from one of the three “You Decide” case studies included in Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology. The case study you choose for this discussion will also be the case study you will use for your Psychiatric Diagnosis assignment in Week Six. In your initial post, you will take on […]
Discuss Is there information about this case that we do not know? How do you think the agency may respond to these allegations?
1.Duty (the nurse has an obligation or duty to his or her patient) 2.Breach of Duty (the act in question did not meet the standard of care) 3.Causation (the breach of duty caused the injury to the patient) 4.Damages (the injury to the patient) Select one of the videos and answer the following questions: 1.Using […]
Describe the significance of gaining consent and the ethical and legal aspects of care in relation to mental capacity and your case study. Discuss the meaning of working in partnership with the patient and carers/families and relate this to your case study.
PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED FILE FOR MORE CRUCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASSIGNMENT… please let me know if you cant open it. Assignment Brief: The students will draw on their practice experience in undertaking a 3000-word case study, which reflects the patient’s journey through their episode of ill health or recovery. (The word count for each […]
Describe a time spirituality was important in your life or that of someone you love or cared for (e.g., family member, friend, patient). Why was it meaningful in that situation?
Questions: 1. Describe a time spirituality was important in your life or that of someone you love or cared for (e.g., family member, friend, patient). Why was it meaningful in that situation? 2. What would you do if a patient asked you to pray with them or read the Bible or another holy book, he/she […]
Identify, develop, and discuss strategic issues in planning a model by prioritizing issues facing a community when dealing with a natural disaster using the four MAPP assessments that align with the shared community mission. Lastly, explain how you would promote collaborations among clinical professionals, explain methods that encourage physician leadership in patient care enhancement, and explain quality initiatives that reduce organizational risk and support patient safety.
From the perspective of a health care administrator, identify, develop, and discuss strategic issues in planning a model by prioritizing issues facing a community when dealing with a natural disaster using the four MAPP assessments that align with the shared community mission. Lastly, explain how you would promote collaborations among clinical professionals, explain methods that […]
