wellness-illness continuum is a dynamic process in which direct primary and acute care is delivered across settings. They are the members of the health delivery system and can practice independently in areas such as internal medicine‚ family practice‚ geriatrics‚ pediatrics‚ and women’s health care. They are responsible to diagnose and treat patients with undifferentiated symptoms as well as those with established diagnoses. Their responsibilities include‚ provide initial‚ ongoing‚ and comprehensive care
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When and why is this used on clients? The increased availability of successful treatments for dementia and dementia-related illnesses means there is a substantial need for increased early identification of cognitive impairment‚ particularly in the geriatric population. Using a reliable and valid tool that clinicians can quickly implement facilitates early identification and allows the person to receive prompt treatment. Early identification and intervention in the form of medication and behavioral therapy
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OPERATIVE REPORT Patient Name: Ralph Gleason Patient ID: 110567 Age: 87 DOB: 05/31/---- Sex: M Date of Admission: 04/04/---- Date of Procedure: 04/04/---- Admitting Physician: Martha C. Eaton‚ MD Geriatrics Surgeon: Bernard Kester‚ MD General Surgery Preoperative Diagnosis: Hematochezia. Postoperative Diagnosis: Hematochezia; inactive at this point. Procedure: Colonoscopy. Anesthesia: Sedation. Specimen Removed: None. Pre-op Meds: Versed 3 mg‚ intravenous. Fentanyl 50 mcg‚ Intravenous
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Introduction and General Purpose Lexapro (Escitalopram) is an antidepressant that is classified under a group of drugs called Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors. It was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in the United States on August 2002 (Expert Reviews Ltd‚ 2003). Lexapro is used to treat adults and adolescents 12 to 17 years of age who have been diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder. It has also been approved to treat adults suffering from Generalized Anxiety Disorder (Brown
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Nursing Facilitator Model Evaluation of the Practical Implication of Implementing this Model: I can utilise this nursing facilitator model in my own workplace which is a medical ward but share multiple care setting at times. I am an active nursing member of the ward which gives me an opportunity to share my beliefs and model with other members in the ward for the improvement of the care. This model specifically focuses on four corners of nursing which can be easily accepted in general cares and
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The realm of physical therapy is enormous and covers the whole body and its functioning. Within this chamber‚ all of those philosophies have movement as the core of approach. We tend to think the message of movement system would unite and bring the profession of physical therapy closer together. However‚ the fields of physical therapy are still very young‚ and other healthcare professionals such as chiropractic and personal training might not share the concept within the movement system‚ thus causing
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Effects of Aging in Prison Wanda W. Jones Webster University Table of Contents Objective 3 Aging in Prison Literature Review 4 Participants 13 Measurement 14 Survey and Data Collection Tool 15 Data Collection Method 18 Analysis 19 Schedule 20 Budget 21 Institutional Review Board 23 Peer Review 24 Objective This research proposal will be on the aging prison population. The topic to be explored will be the impact of the elderly in prison on society. It will attempt
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technology has progressed as it has‚ and people are living much longer; the amount of trained professionals needed to care for the elderly has increased. In 2004-05 there were 334 geriatric fellows in all years of training (2 yr. program). (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/livingold/‚ 2006) Studies show that 36‚000 geriatric physicians will be required to provide the proper care. If the amount of students trained remains stable for the next 20 years‚ there would be less than a third of the projected
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HISTORY AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATION_______________________ Patient Name: Chapman Robert Kinsey Patient ID: 110589 Room No.: 322-B Date of Admission: 23 February ---Admitting Physician: Martha C. Eaton‚ MD‚ Geriatrics Chief Complaint: Admitted from Dr. Max Hirsch’s office due to deep ulcer on left toe. Admitting Diagnoses 1. Severe peripheral vascular disease‚ status post deep ulcer on left toe. Rule out thrombolysis. The patient was admitted to a regular floor. Condition is serious. 2. ALLERGY TO PENICILLIN
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proven that psychotropic medications is associated with a 30-70% increased risk of falls. Damian‚ J.‚ Pastor-Barriuso‚ R.‚ Valderrama-Gama‚ E.‚ & Pedro-Cuesta‚ J. (2013). Factors associated with falls among older adults living in institutions. BMC Geriatrics‚ 13(6)‚ 6. doi.org/doi:10.1186/1471-2318-13-6 The authors summarizes the recommendations on what to do in order to deal and prevent falls in nursing home setting. The authors clearly explained the Methods used in this study Methods. Fall rates were
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