The withdrawal of a life-sustaining treatment The withdrawal of a life-sustaining treatment habitually tends to be very challenging for the caregivers, patients, along with their family members. Under extreme conditions, when the life of the patients seems not to bear fruit after exhausting all the available, caregivers and the family members of the patient are usually in a great dilemma on whether to withdraw the patient from the life-supporting machine to alleviate the client from much pain and suffering. The topic has raised a hot debate where some groups of people support the withdrawal of life support of patients, while others oppose the practice basing their argument that it is not morally right. While working as an emergency medical technician several years ago, I witness the pain and anguish experienced by the family of a patient with the problem of the dead brain and the difficulty they had in resolving to end the life of the client by withdrawing life support. Based on the encounter, I would stand firm in supporting the removal of life support for patients to relieve…
factors that affect demand in a healthcare system The marketers in the healthcare industry need to understand the perceptions they have of the products they offer in the market. These will give them the prowess in understanding what the customer wants. Healthcare sellers need to know the decisions of consumers, their choices in lifestyle, how they adhere to treatment regimens, and how they select their healthcare providers. The above is always the factors that affect demand in a healthcare system. Pest analysis is an excellent tool during strategic planning in healthcare organizations. It is because, with the best strategies, the organization is placed in a unique position to gain success. The Pest analysis is based on the external factors of the organization. The Pest analysis is sometimes combined with SWOT analysis, which considers the internal elements of the organization. One of the factors included in the report is political factors. In the political sphere, tax legislation, employment regulations, and consumer protection are some of the elements involved that could impact the healthcare system. Changes in tax policies may…
Universal healthcare Universal healthcare is a necessity to everyone as it plays a major role in ensuring a healthy society although the needs of individuals costs of the healthcare may vary differently. Everyone should be entitled to excellent and efficient medical attention. Medical attention should be availed to everybody without a basis on their ethnic groups, social classes, and their religion. Nevertheless, this is not always the case: people get medical attention depending on the various base. Social classes, education, races, beliefs play a vital role in the type of medical services one is going to get. Everybody is supposed to access health care universally without any discrimination depending on any basis. The funny bit is that the kind of illness we get contracted with does not select who to attack or who not to attack (Yates, 2009). The funny bit about us humans is that when it comes to treatment, we all, if not all, most of us always become selective. The health organizations, that is, the hospitals, the clinics, and the pharmacies, sort us according to our statuses.…
relationship between the onset of chronic diseases and physical activity Introduction Chronic diseases are reported more among older people in society. The onset of chronic diseases varies between individual depending on lifestyle and healthcare. Although there is considerable volume research about the association between physical activity and chronic diseases, there is a knowledge gap on the impact of physical activities that are initiated after diagnosis of the disease. People residing in mid-size and small towns in China lack quality healthcare which impacts on the health of older people. Since the proportion of older people in China is increasing significantly, it is crucial to investigate how physical activities can improve their health after the diagnosis of chronic diseases. The purpose of the study is to investigate the relationship between the onset of chronic diseases and physical activity among older people living in a mid-size city in China. The study is designed based on existing nursing knowledge of the physical activity. The knowledge that physical activities can prevent chronic diseases makes the basis for the study. It is also known that physical…
Shine (Psychotic Disorder) Introduction The film “shine” is a detailed life of a pianist David Helfgott which has been driven by his father who is a teacher. The two characters are known to have had a breakdown in various issues. Years later, David returns to the piano and tries to bring out the issue of mental illness through the subjected he goes through. “Shine” is among the films that try to come up with a theme factor to understand psychotic disorders in society, giving some important insights that society has been facing for years. Through the film, it is possible to learn some important issues about mental illness in a detailed manner, not the way it is physically acclaimed. The study seeks to understand some important issues that have been identified by the film and factor in mental illness identification, especially as portrayed by the main character David Helfgott. In the movie “Shine” a number of critics have actively criticized David Helfgott’s piano playing in the press as having a form of psychotic disorder. In other words, the manner in…
Positive Ways of Communication Introduction Communication is a crucial concept in the workplace. It helps to connect the employees and enables them to coordinate their activities effectively(Wisniewski, 2018). In the process, it is possible to learn more from his colleagues and improve his performance. Also, it provides the ability to solve various challenges experienced in the workplace. Positive Ways of Communication One positive way of communication in the workplace is by putting much focus on listening to the other person than talking much(Bonaccioet al., 2016). It aims to show the other party that one is interested in the conversation which they are having. Proper communication also entails keeping eye contact with the other person. Eye-contact is essential in helping one to grasp much of the ideas they present(Newnam& Goode, 2019). It is, therefore, possible to agree to terms of the specific issues which they are talking about. The strategy is, therefore, essential in creating a lasting impression in terms of the interest he has in the discussion. Retaining kindness and offering compliments is also an excellent way of having…
Assessment Case Choice 4: Johnson and Johnson: Taking the pain away? Background The story of Johnson and Johnson’s huge fine in Oklahoma, which appeared over the summer, exposed how companies can be held liable for the effects of their products. In August this year a judge in Oklahoma ordered Johnson and Johnson to pay $572m to the state to mitigate the effects of the state having to deal with an opioid addiction crisis. You will find a selection of articles below to help you with the background to this. There are now many stories about America going through an ‘opioid crisis’. One report on CNN saying an estimated 1.7 million individuals in the United States suffered from substance use disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers. So what is the story here? For this assessment we are looking at Johnson and Johnson, but you will see from the stories below Johnson and Johnson were just one company for which opioids proved to be a very profitable product. But at what cost? The stories below point towards how drug companies…
Abuse and Abdication Cannabis, also referred to as marijuana, is considered to be a serious drug that is abused by most people, particularly the youths across the globe. Most of the marijuanausers usually start to use the drug either formedical or recreational purposes; however, most of the users usually end up being addicted. In most cases, the use of marijuana tends to affect people’s consciousness in different ways. Some of the effects on consciousness include; first, it affects the memory in two different ways that include reducingthe availability of the automaticmemory images and also increasing the strength of the memory particularly when it is relevant to the existing central needs(Volkow et al., 2014). Secondly, it affects the attention process mainly by narrowingthe amount of content that one is able to focus or pay attention on. Marijuana addiction tends to have server consequences both to the user and the community. Some of the effects of addictioninclude; first, one becomes susceptible to abusing other types of drugs such as heroin, and cocaine. Secondly, one is likely to engage in criminal activities…
Essay on Addiction Addiction has been a menace for a long time, with experts putting all available efforts to solve the puzzle surrounding it. Myths and facts of all sorts have been developed on the issue leading to the development of several perspectives among interested parties. Debates have also been common due to the various perspectives held on the issue of addiction. “Addiction is a treatable, chronic medical disease involving complex interactions among brain circuits, genetics, the environment, and an individual’s life experiences. People with addiction use substances or engage in behaviors that become compulsive and often continue despite harmful consequences. Prevention efforts and treatment approaches for addiction are generally as successful as those for other chronic diseases” (American Society Of Addiction Medication, 2020). The fact that addiction is treatable means that it is a disease and can be associated with the interruption of the functionality of the mind by substances that an individual is used to using. One of the most common causes of addiction is the irresponsible use of drugs and harmful substances. Drug abuse is known…
Cannabidiol Topicals: A Detailed Guide on CBD Cream When you do not want to ingest CBD, there is another way to get its benefits. Besides CBD tinctures, vape oil, gummies, and oil, you can also go for topical application. The wellness offers a wide range of CBD topicals, including salves, balms, and lotions, not forgetting creams. However, creams are quite popular, and people use it to relieve various symptoms. The article, are going to discuss CBD cream in detail, including how it works, how to apply it, and where you should buy it. Continue reading to find out more. Table of Contents 1. What is CBD cream? 2. The difference between CBD cream, salves, and lotions 3. How do CBD creams work? 4. The benefits of CBD cream 5. How to apply CBD cream 6. Is it safe to try out CBD creams? 7. How much CBD cream you need to use 8. Where to by CBD cream 9. Conclusion 10. Source links What is CBD cream? As the name suggests, a CBD…