Essays on Healthcare

Vlaeyen et al., A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials According to the report, falls among the elderly in nursing homes are gradually becoming a source of concern in both emerging and developed countries. Falls among the elderly can have serious medical, physical, social, psychological, and economic consequences. The...

We need to engage a family member in the interdisciplinary team for satisfactory results, especially if the patient was escorted to the hospital. The member will be of great use in providing a history of the disease and the events of that fatal day. The triage nurse was also a...

When caring for their patients Nurses are given many obligations. They are obligated to provide assistance for their patients' overall health. In the case of acute illnesses, they must nurse their patients back to health. When dealing with chronic illnesses, nurses are obligated to ensure that patients die peacefully and respectfully....

When I left the hospital was the topic of choice for the Hospital Consumer Evaluation of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) Survey. When I first arrived at the hospital, I went directly to my house. Throughout my hospital stay, the medical staff, nurses, and physicians told me that I would...

While a sore throat is one of the most prevalent illnesses seen in outpatient clinical practice settings, its origin can be attributable to a variety of viral and non-infectious causes, necessitating a differential diagnosis. Taking a history can be used to confirm the condition, but the emphasis should be on...

While physicians perform important work in the diagnosis, prescription, and treatment of patients, nurses play an important role in the patients' rehabilitation. Furthermore, nurses aid in administration, tailored care, and even tiny details such as bedside manner, all of which assist patients recover completely. It is correct to state that...

The Crisis Surrounding the Repeal and Replacement of Obamacare The scenario surrounding the repeal and replacement of Obamacare has reached crisis proportions. The present administration is unable to garner enough support to fulfill its commitment to repeal the current health-care law. Indeed, a number of political issues are impeding the repeal...

The US Government and Medicaid/ Medicare Programs The US government oversees both the Medicaid and Medicare programs. On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed them into law with the intention of assisting the elderly and low-income Americans in purchasing personal health insurance. The president hoped that by doing this, the...

It was morally and legally correct for the organizations, Wheaton College and Hobby Lobby Craft Store, to deny birth control coverage to their respective staff and students. Due to their conviction that the use of birth control goes against their religious principles and beliefs, several organizations have chosen to deny...

Obamacare and Triumph Healthcare: A Comparison Obamacare refers to the medical bills signed into law by President Obama in 2010. The plan became law and was officially presented in 2010 as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Following the election of a new president in America, the healthcare...

Repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act. The new act will replace the act with Savings Accounts, allowing the state to manage Medicaid funds and allowing people to buy health insurance across state lines. It will benefit citizens by expediting the approval of life-saving pharmaceuticals and providing better coverage....

School-Based Health Centers School-based health centers (SBHCs) offer important health care services to students in a dependable and secure setting. Over the last four decades, the expansion of such health centers has shifted from fundamental public health needs to a coherent model of care that addresses the special needs of children...