Entries by Daphne Hanson

Social epidemiology

Define the term medical sociology and  social epidemiology. Then apply social epidemiology to try solve current global health issues. Write an essay not less than 1000 words. Apply the functionalist, conflict theorist, and symbolic interactionist perspectives to health issues.

Patient safety and quality issue

1.Describe the problem (patient safety and quality issue) you have experienced in an acute care or outpatient setting. Identify at least thee factors that contributed to the problem. 2.Based on the concepts that you’ve learned related to improving patient safety and quality, what recommendations would you make to improve this issue? Provide at least two […]

Alcohol-induced liver disease

Ms. Jeong, a 59-year-old Korean American, is admitted to the emergency department (ED) for general malaise, a large, distended abdomen, swollen ankles, and jaundice. She is noted to smell of alcohol and is showing signs of alcohol withdrawal. 1. Ms. Jeong is diagnosed with alcohol-induced liver disease. Can you describe what is causing each of […]

Medical terms for pathology

What do think that most of our medical terms for pathology have to do with? Remember that pathology is a result of dysfunction of a body system. Give two examples from what you currently know. Skin is the largest organ and the largest part of the immune system! Can you think of some terms that […]

Common parenting styles

Describe the four common parenting styles: authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, and uninvolved. Select one parent style and create a scenario between a parent and child that demonstrates the parenting style. The scenario should include the actions or words of the parent and how the child would respond to this behavior and explain how the scenario fits […]

Age-inclusive community programming

What is one specific benefit to children and one specific benefit to aging adults that could occur from age-inclusive community programming? In a few sentences, provide one idea for a community program that integrates the aging population in a community. You can either make up a proposed program or speak to a program already developed.

Clinical judgement model

Describe in detail a clinical scenario you experienced including all relevant information within these iterative stages of the Clinical Judgment Model. Recognize and Analyze Cues External cues Internal cues Cluster relevant cues with a description of cue analysis for importance and immediate concern Relevant cues must be linked to the client’s clinical presentation and ordered […]