Entries by Alex

Explore      health data resources and determine morbidity, mortality, incidence,      prevalence, exposures, and costs to society as they relate to your chosen      environmental agent or genetic factor.

In Le Roy, New York, in 2011, a mysterious medical condition emerged: Several teenage girls suddenly began to exhibit symptoms similar to those of Tourette’s Syndrome, including involuntary twitches, movements, and sounds. Soon after, the number of individuals experiencing comparable symptoms increased. As media attention toward the situation grew, questions and concerns intensified about the […]

Examine      the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health      (HITECH) provision and its goals.

In response to continually rising health care costs, the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) provision was created to promote the meaningful use of health care information technology through numerous incentive programs for health care providers. By enhancing data collection, streamlining electronic medical records, and increasing transparency, it is believed that significant […]

With what people or agencies would you work in facilitating the proposed interventions and why?

Throughout this course, you have viewed the “Diary of Medical Mission Trip” videos dealing with the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti in 2010. Reflect on this natural disaster by answering the following questions:  Propose one example of a nursing intervention related to the disaster from each of the following levels: primary prevention, secondary prevention, and tertiary […]

Describe the functions and applications of healthcare informatics for overcoming three challenges in the healthcare industry.

Objective: Describe the functions and applications of healthcare informatics for overcoming three challenges in the healthcare industry. Introduction: Medical science and technology are key aspects of the healthcare industry. Technology supports medical science by facilitating the sharing of information and treatment of medical conditions and storing data about a patient’s medical history. The goal for […]

Identify the multisystem physiologic progression that occurs in anaphylactic shock. Think about how these multisystem events can occur in a very short period of time.

The treatment of anaphylactic shock varies depending on a patient’s physiological response to the alteration. Immediate medical intervention and emergency room visits are vital for some patients, while others can be treated through basic outpatient care. Consider the January 2012 report of a 6-year-old girl who went to her school nurse complaining of hives and […]

How Cubans see their beliefs related to the delivery of health care.

Read chapter 11, 26 and 30 of the class textbook and review the attached Power Point presentations.  Read content chapter 30 in Davis Plus Online Website.  Once done answer the following questions; 1.  As eastern cultures, if there any similarity between the Greek and the Hindu heritages.  Discuss your point of view. 2.  How Cubans see their beliefs related […]

Discuss the major themes and questions surrounding the selected topic, including epidemiological study methods, techniques, and approaches, as well as data collection, statistical measures, and analysis.

This week, you will continue working on your research paper. As you add new issues to the paper this week: Discuss the major themes and questions surrounding the selected topic, including epidemiological study methods, techniques, and approaches, as well as data collection, statistical measures, and analysis. Review and analyze the relevant literature and other sources […]