Personality Disorders Introduction Personality disorders are mental health conditions characterized by thinking patterns that exhibit unhealthy and fixed thinking, abnormal behavior, and daily personal functioning. Generally, people with personality disorders usually show common difficulties in the way they perceive people and issues. Therefore, a person with such problems indicates hardships concerning relationship with people and participation in social works and activities. Mostly, the condition exhibits during the early age of a person, especially at young adulthood. At that age, many victims show difficulties in relationships and social activities in schools and other learning institutions. Early intervention with a doctor may curb the procession of the condition from bad to worse. Failure to treatment may lead to an adverse effect on productive relationships and personal life. To some may also lead to suicidal acts. According to the studies, there are three primary classifications of personality disorder. Under the main rankings, there are other sub-categories. The classification of the sub-categories depends on the similarities in the functioning and behavior of the victims. However, a person that shows a particular type of personality…
Personal Professional Goals While in high school, my teacher frequently reminded me that education was the key to success, and if I would succeed in it should use it to help others. I was born in Snohomish, characterized by mixed socioeconomic culture due to the large population. Nonetheless, my parents managed to work relentlessly to ensure that I continue with my studies. It has always been my wish to transform my community, which has motivated me to utilize my education opportunity to achieve that dream. Hence, I strive to attain a doctoral degree in business management, which has been my professional goal. On that account, I developed my interest in the business from my own experience, being surrounded by both poor and rich people and generally raised in a business-oriented community. Inversely, some of my colleagues dropped out of school due to lack of school fees or to look after their ailing parents who could not afford medical treatments. Concurrently, my family slept hungry several times to save money for my education. Eventually, I believe one day, I will…
PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE Introduction Peptic ulcer disease can be defined as a defect in the upper gastrointestinal mucosa, usually located in the stomach or proximal duodenum, whereby injury extends through the muscularis mucosa and into deep-lying layers of the gut wall. The ulcers also present themselves in the oesophagus or on Meckel’s diverticulum. Traditionally, a hypersectretory acidic environment, along with stress or dietary factors, was presumed to be the cause of most peptic ulcers. This perception was only changed when Helicobacter pylori infection was discovered recently as well as widespread, frequent use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in the 20th century. PUD affects 1 to 2 people per 1000 annually as per a systematic review with data from the USA, United Kingdom, and Europe. In the general population, it’s currently projected that the lifetime prevalence of peptic ulcer disease is about 5 – 10%, with an incidence rate of 0.1 to 0.3% every year. This may, however, be on the decline worldwide, especially in countries with high-income populations. It is also reported that mortalities associated with peptic ulcer disease were…
Personal Assessment Using the Machiavelli IV Module After carrying out the personal assessment using the Machiavelli IV assessment module, a lot was reviled about my personality. The assessment graded me as a low-level Mach, which meant that I was one of the few people in the world who cared about the wellbeing of others. Being ranked, a Low-level Mach showed that most of the time, I consider other people before making a decision (Christie et al. 2014). Through the test results, it was evident that I trusted people quickly and that I was an honest person who cared about people’s feelings and that in anything I did, I had to consider the type of impact it will have on the other person. I believe everybody in the world is good, and it is only circumstances that lead to people misbehaving or mistreating one another. If everybody was given equal opportunities, there could be peace and order in society. Although the majority of people do not follow the morality rules in my case, the assessment indicated that I do things by…
Article review:Ottawa way” thrives The “Ottawa way” thrives is an article written by Capodagli and Vanderberg (2015) describing the ways that Ottawa took to improve customer service. The county of Ottawa, located in the southwestern part of the state, had some of the most mediocre customer services. There was a need to improve on this aspect. The primary argument given by the articles is whether taking up customer-centric cultures make a difference in a local government. Improving customer relations and services boosts its attraction to investors. The ideology of attracting investors would also lead to an improvement in the numbers of individuals in the employment sector. This led to the adoption of the ‘Disney way’ culture to improve the delivery of customer service in the county. The customer-centric culture of Disney- according to the authors, is one most successful company cultures. The success of the company itself can further amplify this. The county officials in Ottawa used Disney way as a source of inspiration in their changes. “Ottawa County officials contacted the company created by the book’s authors to help…
Partner’s Healthcare Write-up Partners Healthcare currently holds a long-term pool (LTP) of financial assets and contemplates on making additions of more real assets, commodities as well as Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). This suggestion is to compared and verified to determine whether additions to the already existing assets will increase the hospital’s return. It is ascertained that the risk-free rate is 3.2%. Since the Short Term Pool bears an almost fixed rate of return, the variation from the Long Term Pool is going to determine the risk and return of the individual portfolio. From the analysis, a suggestion is raised that the company should include LTP to all 5 assets in the portfolio. To determine the optimal portfolio allocation, Partners Healthcare is expected to find a portfolio that is structured with the lowest level of risk given a particular return rate. To arrive at this optimal allocation, the Mean-variance and Markowitz models will be used to arrive at the efficient frontier. In this regard, the asset allocation should be: the US Equity should be allocated 24.32%, the Foreign Equity should…
Disorders of White Blood Cells and Lymphoid Tissues White blood cells protect the body of a person from being infected, especially the immune system. Common white blood cell disorders are caused by a viral or bacterial infection, allergies, infection, certain medications, genetic conditions, autoimmune disorders, and cancer. On the other hand, toxins in a person’s body and waste are eliminated by the lymphatic system. The system comprises of organs and tissues which has specified function in getting rid of unwanted materials. One of the critical issues in an individual body is the lymphoid tissue. It has many structural organizations that relate to its specific immune response function. The most organized structure of the lymphoid tissues is located in lymph nodes and thymus. In the lymphoid system, white blood cells like macrophages and reticular cells are included. The reticular cell is responsible for providing structural support, while the macrophages eliminate invades through foreign materials engulfing and immune system initiation. The immune system of a person should be free from infection, and when they are suspected of a disorder, then treatment should…
Scenario-based on patient hypertension The blood pressure of a person fluctuates throughout the day. Doctors usually read both blood pressure of arteries when heart contracts (systolic blood pressure) and the pressure of blood in arteries when the heart relaxes (Daskalopoulou, Rabi, Zarnke, Dasgupta, Nerenberg, Cloutier & McKay, 2015). For an average person, systolic blood pressure should be below 120 mmHg, and diastolic pressure should be below 80mmHg (Kaplan, 2010). Therefore, a blood pressure reading of 160/110 mmHg is a cause of concern. However, to diagnose Herb with hypertension, I would consider reading his blood pressure for a second time. This is because one high blood pressure reading cannot confirm if Herb has hypertension as his blood pressure may be due to emotional or physical stress (Rose-Jones & V Mclaughlin, 2015). To diagnose him with hypertension, I will ask him to pay two more visits to the hospital. Hypertension is a severe chronic condition that has a high mortality rate worldwide. Studies have shown that poor communication skills of physicians and doctors are a barrier to the treatment of patients with…
Pause and Reflect Ref #M2-PR1 How does the Canadian health care system address the diverse and unique needs of older adults? What, if any, are some areas for improving, accommodating, and meeting the needs of older adults? The Canadian health care system addresses the unique and diverse health needs of older adults in various ways. First, the government establishes the Canadian Medical Association. The authority provides insight and science-based guidelines to health care professionals and other associated personnel and fields in efforts aiming at promoting, establishing, and maintaining health in older adults. The association achieves this through advocating and working with the government to develop and implement the appropriate policies. For instance, the Canadian Medical Association published a policy recommendation for improving health in older adults in Canada in 2013. The association proposed ways to improve support programs for the aging, provision of comprehensive services and health products, and provision of an age-friendly environment (Canadian Medical Association, 2013). The key health areas emphasized in the report include nutritional and physical wellness, safety from the risk of falls, and mental health and…
Paradigms of Statistical Inference Statistical inference presents a more specific platform that defines the relationship between variables that are being investigated. Making a statistical inference is based on the available data to help in deducing properties of the existing probability distribution. The inference is effectively developed based on the hypotheses that are being assessed. The key assumption that is made when making a statistical inference is that the sample data obtained is a representation of the larger population. Thus, the findings are developed in reference to the total population. The likelihood of making the correct decision in research involves the assessment of a given hypothesis. However, there is a need to focus on different statistical approaches, such as multiple working hypothesis methods that can be evaluated to create an understanding of a given issue and serve as an alternative to hypothesis testing. It is vital to ensure the accuracy of data when making statistical inferences. Controlling bias present aa stronger emphasis on critical analytical aspects that promote better and accurate results. Hobbs and Hilborn (2006) provide a focus on alternatives…