Kali, a 44-year-old female is in the office for a complete physical examination. She complains of proptosis and feeling fatigued. Her TSH levels are elevated, she has hyperlipidemia, her neck appears swollen, and is overweight.   question: Consider what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be appropriate to gather more information about the patient’s condition […]

You are meeting with the parents of a child being evaluated for Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The child meets the criteria based on DSM5 for an ADHD diagnosis through the subjective and objective data provided. What is DSM5 criteria that must be met through subjective and objective data for the accurate diagnosis of ADHD? What […]

For this assignment Research a healthcare organization or network that spans several states within the United States (United Healthcare, Vanguard, Banner Health, etc.). Assess the readiness of the health care organization or network you chose in regard to meeting the health care needs of citizens in the next decade. Prepare a 1,000-1,250 word paper that […]

Provide a definition of ‘open disclosure’ and discuss the principles of open disclosure referring to the Australian Open Disclosure Framework (2013)[1] You are walking past Mrs Jackson’s room and discover that she has fallen out of the bed onto the floor where she is crying quietly and trying to get up. You assist Mrs Jackson onto […]

Discuss a healthcare safety concern using the SBAR (situation, background, assessment, recommendation) format by doing the following:   1.  Describe a healthcare-related situation prompting a patient safety concern (S). I have chosen the problem of CAUTIs or Catheter-Acquired Urinary Tract Infections, specifically, those patients who develop CAUTIs from the use of indwelling catheters in the […]