M1- Asses the biomedical and socio-medical models of health. Introduction- In this essay I am assessing the socio and medical models of health and to what it implies. The socio- medical model of health focuses on the social factors that contribute to health and wellbeing in society. When this model considers social factors‚ it particularly looks at the impact of poverty‚ poor housing‚ diet and pollution. E.g. poor housing and poverty are causes to respiratory problems‚ and in response to these causes
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ADHD My Perspective Andreana Lassiter-Blackwell EDU626: Research and Design Methodology Armando Perez PhD May 10‚ 2010 Abstract I have seen a lot of children receiving medication as a treatment and I have a feeling that there are some instances of over diagnosis and over treatment. There are three questions of important to the study and it concerns the treatment for Attention Deficit
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the child’s school work. The resounding answer to this question is “Yes‚ there is a condition known as ADHD that is treatable with medication. But is ADHD a legitimate medical condition? With so many variables at play on why children act as they do‚ I find this an intriguing question worth some exploring‚ so let’s dive in and see what we can uncover about this very controversial topic. ADHD presents itself in three different forms or types. First there is the inattentive type formerly known as
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ADHD (ATTENTION DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER) AS A SOCIAL CONSTRUCT This research paper will discuss what ADHD is and why it is that there are those who think it was invented instead of discovered. It will also investigate the reasons why social construct theorists believe that the diagnosis of ADHD does more harm than good and actually diverts from the real issues that children face in their development in this day and age. Also explored will be the case against the social construct theory and
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The diagnosis method for ADHD is a subjectively answered scoring system where doctors present symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity to their patients. If the patients believe that they exhibit a sufficient amount of symptoms in daily life‚ an ADHD diagnosis takes place. As a result of the subjectivity of the testing‚ there are misdiagnoses‚ incorrect treatments given‚ and a glaring lack of education about medications used to alleviate the symptoms of this disorder. While doctors argue that
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The costs and benefits of diagnosis of ADHD: commentary on Holden et al. John Davis Liberty University Summary This research into what appears to be a very controversial research leaves this author wondering if the estimate of $14‚576 in U.S. dollars for having a child diagnosed with ADHD is very accurate. Using an ADHD prevalence rate of 5 percent of the population this translates into a minimum annual Cost of Illness (COI) of $42.5 billion‚ with a more likely estimate being twice that
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The CDC has done so well in their website by pointing out a disorder that is common among children ‚ that could last in a child up to adulthood . This disorder is known as Attention- Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The problems of ADHD on children has prompted CDC’s attention to create awareness ‚ educate victims about the disorder and making effort to persuade families to seek for government assistance. The National Resource Center ‚sponsored by
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Review of WebMD article on ADHD Now a days‚ most people will believe everything that they read on the internet. This can provide them with false information on the subject they are researching. Not only does the false information give you a incorrect analysis‚ you may be dealing with a completely different illness or disease that the website is explaining. However‚ WebMD is a good source to find information on any type of disease or illnesses. I feel‚ when looking for medical information on disease
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Scientist have found that there are ten known genes that causes ADHD. These genes involve the dopamine receptors or transporting molecules (Batts). “Some of these genes may increase dopamine receptors on certain parts of the brain which may have the effect of depleting dopamine” (Batts). Let’s rewind for a second. ADHD is classified as a neuropsychiatric disorder. Neuro relating to nerves or the nervous system of the brain. The brain has a specific neurotransmitter deficiency‚ norepinephrine. Norepinephrine
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The Appropriate Choice: Stimulant Medication for Children with ADHD Sam is a nine-year-old boy who has just entered the third grade. While his classmates listen to directions‚ he is constantly fidgeting and cannot seem to sit still. He consistently receives poor marks for both conduct and academics‚ as he grasps the concepts of easy tasks long after his peers. Sam will frequently blurt out comments at inappropriate times‚ interrupting the flow of classroom instruction. Because of this‚ his behavior
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