Cuts to Mental Health Funding in Canada Introduction Thousands of Canadians suffer from mental health disorders. In Canada, an average of ten people dies by suicide each day (GOC, 2016). It is considered to be the ninth leading cause of death. Since 2016, there has been reported to be 4,000 suicides per year, and more than 90% living with a mental health illness (GOC, 2016). There is no specific cause for suicide; however, there are many factors that contribute to the increase of risks of people taking their own lives. According to the Government of Canada, “a combination of cultural, social, and personal issues are the causes of feelings of suicide or suicide-related actions. “These issues present themselves to different individuals at different times and stages.” (2016). Out of the contributing factors that exist, the limited access and scarcity of mental well-being facilities is a preventable factor of suicide. This paper will aim to illustrate the debate on the accessibility and availability of mental health services. This will be achieved by discussing the efforts from…
Causes of abnormal nutrition Infections and diseases. Ignorance about nutrition. Seasonal changes and lack of food production. Unequal distribution of food. Guidelines to a good practical feeding Introduce foods one by one. This enables detection of allergy. Start with a small quantity and gradually increase the amount in time. Start with liquid food and gradually increase the consistency Respect the baby dislikes Food should not have spices Cost – use the locally available foods which are cost-effective. Start with carbohydrates, fruit and vegetables for the first months. Then introduces protein later (at 9 months) to give the baby time to develop the ways of excreting the toxic by-products of protein Be friendly when feeding the infant Give variety of foods- to provide enough energy and nutrients metabolism Management of underweight Increase calories in the diet by increasing the amount of energy foods. The best way to increase the calorie intake of a young child is to increase the frequency of meals. Children less than 2 years old should eat at least 3 times and preferably 4 or 5 times a…
Usage and Challenges of EHR Implementation When implement ing an HER system, whether it be from paper charting or another HER system, there are a number of challenges you should always expect. Staff resistance is one of the common challenges that you should expect when in the process of implementation. In most cases, there is a resistance to change from the clinical support and board members and stakeholders. Before the implementation process is enacted, it is important to deliver it with a promotion and marketing plan that perhaps champion the change (). This creates acceptance and builds positivity within the staff. Another challenge associated with the implementation process is the loss in productivity and lack of full implementation. Whenever you are implementing HER system, it is advisable that you anticipate a reduction in staff productivity. To overcome this challenge, administration need to prepare for potential overtime pay and advocate for overtime pay and seek additional support. For instance, consider hiring a new healthcare consultant. The best way to solve this issue if to offer training session to the…
Rhetoric Appeals Outline Introduction Rhetoric persuasion mainly focuses on the art of persuasion. The three main elements of art of persuasion include pathos, ethos, and logos Ethos refers to the ability of the audience to find an article being credible and valid. Pathos is the ability to persuade the audience using emotions. Logos refers to use of logic in persuading the audience. In this paper, we acknowledge that hypertrophic scarring is a health concern. However, the most appropriate treatment is yet to be determined. Therefore, this paper explains the causes, predisposition, and treatment options that scholars need to investigate in depth. Summary of Varpio Ethos The three rhetoric This entails the readers’ judgment of the writer/ author in regards to trustworthiness and credibility, which gives him/her the merit and authority on the subject of study through deference and similitude. “Establishing similitude andshowing deference helps to establish your ethos as an author” Varpio, 2018, p. 208). Renowned scholars carry out the study on hypertrophic scarring; however, it is essential to carry out more research to develop the best diagnosis. Logos This…
Right drug and dosage In order to ensure effective measurements and calculations carried, the allied health professionals should adhere to the following steps. The health profession should first ensure that the routine of the medications such as orally, topically, and nasal administration are upholding. Another vital area to be considered in the medical profession is the accurate calculation and right medication. And lastly is the monitoring of the drugs given to the patient. Medicine practitioners should ensure that the right drug and dosage are prescribed to the appropriate ailment. However, the health practitioner should avoid possible sources of errors that are caused by similar names or similar packaging of drugs on the shelf. Some medications also require testing to ensure therapeutical standards are maintained. Finally, the health practitioner should also ensure that the prescribed medication is timely and fully taken according to the set dosage. In case the health profession has any doubt in his calculation, he should recheck it or incorporate another core worker. Liquid medicines rely greatly on the information provided by the allied health professionals to the…
The Wall Street Journal Analysis of Trends Insulin Giant Aims to Unlock Elusive Obesity-Drug Market Novo Nordisk is among one of the few organizations that are licensed to develop a medication that combats obesity. The company announced that it is banking on its obesity drugs to be the key to profitability in the medical industry. The manufacturer, who makes insulin for diabetic patients, is in the process of developing a drug that beats obesity (Roland, 2020). The majority of medics, however, advocate for life-style adjustments as opposed to the use of drugs to combat excessive weight loss. The drug has gained popularity with some employers who include it in their customized medical plans for employees. Regardless of the small number of employers who have taken it up, sales in excess of $1,000 in the first month of the launch are indicative of possible success. Plant-Based Meat Makers Compete on Price The meatless industry is one of the fastest developing industries globally due to the rising demand for reduced meat intake. The rise of plant-based alternatives to meat is increasingly being purchased,…
A substantial decline in the cases of bacterial meningitis A substantial decline in the cases of bacterial meningitis in the US was recorded between1986 to 2003, and this was due to the implementation of the HIB vaccine in 1987, at a rate exceeding the rate of decline that occurred between 1986 to 1995. Besides, the median age of the incidence is particularly increased in the same period from 1986 to 1995, especially after targeting the children with the HIBvaccine rather than older individuals. The reason behind thissubstantial decrease was due to the implementation of theHIB vaccine, which was protecting individuals against B H. Influenzadisease. There was no change in the incidence recorded, on the other hand, regarding other bacteria, for example, S.pneumoniae, which caused meningitis until the introduction of the PCV vaccine in 2000, which after that led a significant decline of Influenzacases from 2000 to 2003.
Structure of DNA How does the structure of DNA (double helix) determine how the genetic information is passed on? DNA consist of complex two associated polynucleotides strands winds through space to form a double helix. nucleotides are linked by phosphodiester bonds; for example guanine and cytosine are bound by three hydrogen bonds. The nucleotides contain small units known as genes, that transmit important messages essential for the appropriatefunctioning of the cell and organism. Genome is the whole collection of DNA that contains information to be passed on to the next generation. Histonessurround the DNA to form the shortened chromosome which fits into the cell. During DNA replication helicase enzyme unwound the DNA to permit the duplicationproteins to bind tothe exact place and carry out their function. Daughter stand is then synthesized from both DNA template strands. Genetic material is passed on to the daughter cells because DNA duplication is a stringent process(Alberts et al., 2002). How does the cell use the information contained in the DNA to construct proteins (transcription and translation)? Transcription and translation are significant processes that occur…
healthcare organization The aim of any healthcare organization is the provision of high quality and cost-effective care. The future of healthcare is, however, speculative, and such volatility means that healthcare organizations may fail to deliver the required quality care. Such uncertain environments require competent managerial decisions which can be short term and long term depending on the nature of the organization. Despite the hostile healthcare environment, Southeast Medical Center can incorporate the following recommendations to help meet the needs of the community and deliver the needed quality care. Recommendation One Governance at the corporate level should be strategic, whereas governance at the institutional level should be operational and focused on local community needs and concerns. Governance at the corporate level should be strategic since it introduces the relevant stakeholders to accountability, transparency, and stewardship. Leaders are exposed to practices and processes that improve the vision and mission of the relevant organization. Strategic governance at the corporate level helps reduce the probability of strategic irrelevance, thus ensuring overall success. From the case study, Southeast Medical Center (SMC) learned the significance of…
Coronavirus Disease 2019 In the last two decades, the world has recorded several viral diseases that have registered severe threats to human health. These include H1N1 influenza in 2009, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) from 2002-2003, and the Middle East CoV (MERS-CoV) identified in 2012. In the present day, there has been a pandemic of epic proportions first reported in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei Province in China. The unexplained illness led to lower tract respiratory problems in older and immunocompromised patients, sometimes leading to mortality. At the same time, healthy adults got upper tract respiratory problems, which ceased after about 14 days. The first case was registered with the WHO China offices on 31st December 2019, with no identification of the causative agent (Cascella et al., 2020). After investigation, the illness was attributed to a novel virus of the Coronavirus family and was this called COVID-19. The novel coronavirus is highly contagious and has spread globally, with its source thought to be animal-human transmission from the Huanan Seafood Market in Hubei. The virus is now named the SARS-CoV-2,…