Entries by Daphne Hanson

Ms. Z is a 28-year-old assistant store manager who arrives at your outpatient clinic complaining of sadness after her boyfriend of 6 months ended their relationship 1 month ago

Ms. Z is a 28-year-old assistant store manager who arrives at your outpatient clinic complaining of sadness after her boyfriend of 6 months ended their relationship 1 month ago. She describes a history of failed romantic relationships, and says, “I don’t do well with breakups.” Ms. Z reports that, although she has no prior psychiatric […]

Ms. JN is a 24-year-old law student who presents to an outpatient psychiatry clinic accompanied by her husband

Ms. JN is a 24-year-old law student who presents to an outpatient psychiatry clinic accompanied by her husband. She feels “worried about everything!” She is “stressed out” about her academic workload and upcoming exams. She feels fatigued and has difficulty concentrating on her assignments. She also complains of frequent headaches and associated neck muscle spasms, […]

Mental health professionals

It is very important for all mental health professionals to take very detailed and thorough historical information from their patients. This information should include an adequate social history, complete medical history, and a full mental status examination with a probable treatment plan. Describe three reasons it is important to gather detailed and extensive information from […]

Root cause analysis

Healthcare organizations accredited by the Joint Commission are required to conduct a root cause analysis (RCA) in response to any sentinel event, such as the one described in the scenario attached below. Once the cause is identified and a plan of action established, it is useful to conduct a failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) […]

How bones and joints within the human body are comparable to simple machines and/or other devices

In this discussion, you will examine how bones and joints within the human body are comparable to simple machines and/or other devices. The bones and joints within the human body are complex and very important to movement. They work as coordinated systems, much like machines. What are two simple machines or devices that remind you […]

The importance of homeostasis

In this discussion, you will examine the importance of homeostasis as it relates to health and what might happen when it is not maintained. Objectives Describe the major functions of the four types of human tissue. Define homeostasis. Explain the role of positive and negative feedback loops in maintaining homeostasis. Instructions   Step 1: Respond to the […]

In-text citation rules

This is where you will apply in-text citation rules, as each paragraph will indicate the reference from which the information is taken. Prepare the Literature Review section of your paper. Begin with an introductory paragraph that describes your search parameters and what databases were used. Be sure to avoid the first person (I, we, me, […]

Quantitative methods of inquiry

After you have completed the assigned readings and viewed the assigned videos, write a 500-750 word paper that addresses quantitative methods of inquiry. Use the data provided in the Topic Material, “H Cup State Inpatient Databases (SID) File Composition – Number of Discharges by Year,” and appropriate statistics to address the following: Describe the different […]