This assignment will show the writers understanding and knowledge of the nursing process. In order to do this a specific patient has been chosen‚ focussing on one goal of care highlighted through the use of the assessment of a nursing model. To maintain confidentiality and protect autonomy‚ the patients name has been changed and any details through which a reader could identify the patient or the care location have also been changed. This complies with the NMC professional code of conduct (2002)
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Andrea Sanchez Professor Amanda Gray & Adrienne Baldwin SWU 171 23 June 2013 Mental Health and the Media Let me start off with what Autism is and how common it is. Autism appears to have its root in very early brain development. The most obvious signs of autism and symptoms come about between 2 and 3 years old. “An estimated 1 out of 54 boys and 1 in 252 girls are diagnosed with autism in the United States.” A person with autism will find it much harder to understand the feelings of other
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Case Study 2 Reflection is a method used in clinical practice‚ where one expresses the experiences from a given situation‚ thus helping to learn and improve skills by applying the knowledge gained for future practice (Cottrell‚ 2011 and Schon‚ 1984). It is my intention to use Driscoll (2007) model of reflection to present my understanding of the issues I faced during a recent presentation to the medical centre. This case study involves a reflective account of a patient that I provided care for
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************MENTAL HEALTH************ IT’S NOT JUST PHYSICAL •Your body needs at least 8 hours of sleep each night. •Rest allows you to build and repair new cells. •Stress can make you physically sick. •If you’re upset about something don’t hold it all in. •If you want a healthy body‚ you need a healthy mind. HANDLING STRESS •Many teens push themselves too far. •Parents know that everything can get to be too much. •We tend to be more forgetful when we are over stressed. COPING
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I wasn’t sure what to expect from Dr. Piper as my faculty advisor. I had Dr. Piper as a professor for my first Argosy Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) course and was excited to meet with him in a nonacademic environment to discuss different aspects of becoming a mental health counselor. We coordinated convenient time and location for both of us to meet. The meeting was very informative and constructive for me. I was able to discuss my educational future and obtain a better understanding
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Placement four Anti-Social Personality Disorder To understand antisocial personality disorder (ASPD or APD)‚ it is necessary to learn what having any personality disorder involves. As defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR‚ 2000)‚ a personality disorder (PD) is a persistent pattern of thoughts‚ feelings‚ and behaviours that is significantly different from what is considered normal within the person ’s own culture. Antisocial personality disorder
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significantly worse than the national average of 21.2%.(Source: Department of Health. © Crown Copyright 2011’. Health profiles 2011) More working class people smoke More men smoke More people smoke in north west than south More people get lung cancer in north west/working class Percent of lung cancer caused by smoking Different religions and percent of smokers/lung cancer – jim is atheist Smoking and lung cancer abroad Health education Life expectancy comparisons Social situations – family etc Life
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Group H/1 Pt Mental Health Assessment 1 What does the relevant act define as mental illness and mental disorder? The Office of the Public Advocate‚ 2009 states that the relevant act defines a Mental illness as "being a medical condition that is characterised by a significant disturbance of thought‚ mood‚ perception or memory". The Mental Health Act does not refer to any clinical diagnosis of mental illnesses in particular. People with a range of cognitive disabilities may possibly meet
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Reflection of Nursing Career Reflection of Nursing Career As I complete my first two weeks of class‚ I am learning how important an educational focus is towards advancing my career. After our assigned readings I realize that a nursing education has a very significant impact on career advancement and professionalism. A nursing career offers many choices for practitioners and demands accountable and competent practice. Nurses are key members of the healthcare team‚ striving to provide excellent
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Obesity and mental health. The assignment extract addressed obesity‚ various associated health risks and some of the challenges relating to diet and weight management. This literature search will investigate if there is any link between an individual’s mental health and obesity‚ while outlining related challenges to effective weight management. Are people with mental health issues‚ such as depression‚ anxiety or schizophrenia more likely to be obese than the general population? If so is there
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