Long Term Conditions
USERNAME: india
MODULE CODE: NPAD2004
MODULE LEADER: jane smith
TITLE: LONG TERM CONDITIONS
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The aim of this essay is to define a long term condition (LTC) and explain why this is important for nurses. Common symptoms may accompany many LTC’s and how these are treated, along with the impact on patient and carer will be considered. The patient chosen for this case study shall be referred to as John to conform to the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) (2008) guide concerning confidentiality. John has Type 2 Diabetes and after a road traffic accident has an injury to his foot which is slow to heal. As a student nurse, being involved in the care of many patients with diabetes, this patient was chosen to improve my awareness of the condition and to improve care given in the future. This essay will explore depression and its effects on people with diabetes and its prevalence within other LTC’s. In the past, LTC’s have been treated medically; however, empowering patients can contribute to a healthier life and an introduction into how Type 2 Diabetes is currently managed will be discussed. Finally, the essay will explore educational programmes and policies relating to care for people with diabetes and other LTC’s.
The Department of Health (DOH) (2005a) state that a long term condition is one that cannot be cured but can be managed through medication and/or therapy. It usually affects older people more than those of younger years and also people in lower socio-economic groups. Additionally, the DOH National Service Framework (NSF)(2005b) although refer to long term neurological conditions, expand on this definition by adding
MODULE CODE: NPAD2004
MODULE LEADER: jane smith
TITLE: LONG TERM CONDITIONS
WORD COUNT: 2122
The aim of this essay is to define a long term condition (LTC) and explain why this is important for nurses. Common symptoms may accompany many LTC’s and how these are treated, along with the impact on patient and carer will be considered. The patient chosen for this case study shall be referred to as John to conform to the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) (2008) guide concerning confidentiality. John has Type 2 Diabetes and after a road traffic accident has an injury to his foot which is slow to heal. As a student nurse, being involved in the care of many patients with diabetes, this patient was chosen to improve my awareness of the condition and to improve care given in the future. This essay will explore depression and its effects on people with diabetes and its prevalence within other LTC’s. In the past, LTC’s have been treated medically; however, empowering patients can contribute to a healthier life and an introduction into how Type 2 Diabetes is currently managed will be discussed. Finally, the essay will explore educational programmes and policies relating to care for people with diabetes and other LTC’s.
The Department of Health (DOH) (2005a) state that a long term condition is one that cannot be cured but can be managed through medication and/or therapy. It usually affects older people more than those of younger years and also people in lower socio-economic groups. Additionally, the DOH National Service Framework (NSF)(2005b) although refer to long term neurological conditions, expand on this definition by adding
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