LC is a 65 y/o caucasian female diagnosed with small cell carcinoma of lung. Introduced self to patient‚ explained assessment procedure to patient. Patient awake alert‚ oriented x 3‚ pleasant and follows commands. PERL‚ mucus membranes pale‚ lips dry and cracked. Multiple small bruises on bilateral arms and on legs. No further skin breakdown observed. Port-a-cath left upper chest under skin‚ no redness around site‚ port is not accessed at this time. No JVD observed. Patient states she has been
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Health and Health Promotion Theory Paper Sorleny Restrepo Professor Pinky A Noble-Britton May12‚ 2013 Introduction In 2007‚ the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services published the 31st Annual Report on the Health Status of the Nation that identified that the health status of Americans is declining (Health‚ United States‚ 2007). The report recognized an increase in the prevalence of unhealthy lifestyles and behaviors‚ specifically physical inactivity
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Self-assessment STEP 1: My goal is to eat healthier and start exercise. Diet: * Replace refined flour with whole grains and chose lean protein source * Limit sugar and saturated fat * Additional serving of fruits and veggies Exercising: * 3 days (times)/ week : Monday‚ Wednesday‚ Friday * At least 45 minutes/day STEP 2: My real age is 19.8 STEP 3: Day 1: 1. Breakfast: - 1 cup of orange juice (5-6 oz.)‚ oatmeal‚ 1 mango 2. Lunch: small
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Electronic Health Records (EHR) is when medical records are in digital form. Computers are used to input‚ store‚ and review patients medical information. The information that is listed into patients medical chart is listed in electronic health records. For example some information that can be listed in electronic health records are basic personal information such as name‚ address‚ phone number‚ and the patients emergency contact. Medical history such as medical diagnosis‚ surgical procedures‚ treatment
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National Electronic Health Records Angela Harvey Ohio University National Electronic Health Records Health information is important to every person caring for a person. If pertinent information is missed or not communicated it could be deadly. The Department of Health and Human Services developed a plan to help control this issue. In 2004‚ federal government‚ under President Bush‚ developed a plan for caregivers to make it easier for patients to have access to their health records. The plan
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Moving to an Electronic Health Records Lisa Slaton January 28‚ 2011 Instructor Cowart Electronic health records are a health record for patients that are used between different health facilities and agencies. This system is used to improve effectiveness‚ quality care‚ and reduce cost (long term). This record of information contains the history of the patient’s visits to the healthcare facility all pertaining to documenting the contact information to patient histories and allergies
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Running Head: Organizational Change Implementing Electronic Health Record Electronic Health Records Healthcare organizations face notable challenges concerning information accuracy. This can impact both patient privacy and the delivery of care. For instance‚ if patient information is not properly transmitted from the physician to the pharmacy‚ medication errors can result which can have detrimental impacts on a patient’s health. Given the importance of improving patient outcomes‚ the current
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Changing Landscape of Health Care Yajhaira Lucio HCS 490 July 2nd‚ 2014 University of Phoenix Health care will always be a revolving door of change‚ and growth. With today’s voice in patient population it has been easier to guide where health care needs to fix itself. Technology and health care has been a positive collaboration thus far. This paper will discuss the shifts taking place in the health care market‚ the current and a potential challenge‚ how health care is handling challenges
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NSG306 Health Assessment: Health History on Mr. Ricky Ricardo Jean Bors-Koefoed & Sarah Wright Baptist College of Health Sciences Health History Biographical Data Date: 05-23-2010 Name: Ricky Ricardo Gender: Male Race/Ethnicity: Hispanic Marital Status: Married Date of Birth: XX/XX/XX Occupation: Medical Device Representative Address: XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Phone Number: (XXX) XXX-XXXX Contact Person (relationship to patient): Lucille
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Pros and Cons of an Electronic Health Record. Shequita Kelly There are many pros and cons to an electronic health record. Today‚ paper is being used less and less. Now‚ medical records are often stored on computers or online. These records can be accessed by those with clearance and are on a common network. Paper records and files can easily be lost or destroyed‚ such as in a fire or flood. An electronic database safely keeps your medical records. Nevertheless‚ according to HealthWorldNet
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