Essays on Patient

Controversy Surrounding Euthanasia For a long time, the controversy about whether to legalize or criminalize euthanasia has dominated the healthcare industry. Various groups have made contradictory points over whether it should be administered or not. Euthanasia is the intentional killing of a human with the intention of alleviating pain and suffering....

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, by Ken Kesey Explains activities at a psychiatric institution where the struggles between a new student, McMurphy, and Nurse Ratched continue and eventually involve all patients. McMurphy appears at the hospital from jail for evaluation, which leads him to feel that he might be innocent,...

In a nursing environment, contact is no doubt necessary. In order to ensure good results, effective contact between patients and nurses plays an essential role. This can, however, be done only if, by demonstrated compassion, honesty, and courtesy, the nurses recognize and assist their patients. In all facets of nursing and...