...The healthcare system of Hong Kong is divided into public and private healthcare services. It keeps improving in order to provide high efficiency and good quality healthcare to population; therefore, this essay aims at comparing the differences on patient experiences in Hong Kong between public and private hospital care. In this essay, "patient experiences" is defined as the range of interactions that patient have with the professionals or specialists in hospital,also the several aspects of health care the patient received. Thus, provision of care by hospital staff, provision of different components of patient care and treatment and provision of information on leaving hospital will be compare in the essay. Firstly, comparing the experiences during the admission to hospital. The main component...
Words: 720 - Pages: 3
...INTRODUCTION This essay is all about discharge care planning and will be discussed in two parts, the first part will highlight patient profile, assessment and discharge care planning with evidence based rationale using a framework based on Roper- Logan-Tierney (2000) model of nursing which involve giving nursing care holistically by using 12 activities of living (AL) and also incorporate nursing process to carry out care plan in this essay, which are maintaining a safe environment, communicating, breathing, eating and drinking, eliminating, personal cleansing and dressing, controlling body temperature, walking and playing, mobilising, sleeping expressing sexuality and dying. Also with the above mentioned framework, factors influencing the activities of living which include biological, psychological, socio-cultural, environmental and political economic will be considered. Also demonstration of how discharges are planned and problems identified will be discussed, which will involve members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and their roles in the patients care, education and support for family/carers. The second part will explore how recent health service legislation has influenced this care plan and its impact on caring of older people with long term condition. In this essay, issues on professional values according to Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Professional Conduct (2008), which include consent, confidentiality, respect and dignity will be undertaking. For the...
Words: 2935 - Pages: 12
...– but not necessarily state – is what can medicine offer that other professions do not. For instance, you can help people by being a teacher or social worker. What draws you specifically to medicine? * What experiences have allowed you to develop the skills necessary to be successful in medical school and to become an effective physician? * What have you learned about medicine and what do you want to learn more about? * What individuals have shaped your life and influenced you to pursue medicine? * What will you contribute to the medical school community? * What do you want admissions committees to know about you that is not addressed elsewhere in your application? QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF ABOUT YOUR CHOICE OF TOPIC * Why is it important for me to tell admissions committees about this topic as it relates to me? * What does this topic choice tell admissions committees about me?; How does my choice of this topic reflect on me? * How is this topic relevant to my pursuit of the health professions and to my application to health professions school? QUALITIES TO PORTRAY Maturity Compassion and empathy Reflectiveness Genuineness and sincerity Honesty and integrity Leadership Clarity of thought Insightfulness Passion Humanity Individuality A realistic perspective Positivity Enthusiasm Logic “Distance...
Words: 755 - Pages: 4
...The purpose of this essay is to describe a situation from practice related to communication between nurse and patient. The Department of Health (2003) defines communication as ‘a process that involves a meaningful exchange between at least two people to convey facts, needs, opinions, thoughts, feelings and other information through both verbal and non-verbal means.’ Communication occurs when a person (the source) sends a message via a particular medium (the channel) so it is received by a recipient (the receiver) (Roper, Logan and Tierney, 2002). Since communication is such an integral part of everyday life, it is hardly surprising that it is emphasized as a central component in the delivery of care (LeMay, 2004). The healthcare professional is required to develop and maintain a high level of interpersonal communication in order to provide the best care possible to their patients (Silverman, Kurtz and Draper, 2005). Communication skills have been traditionally classified into two main channels; verbal and non-verbal (Williams, 1997). These must not be considered to be of individual existence as LeMay (2004) states ‘they are complimentary to each other.’ However, Faulkner (2000) argues that should verbal and non-verbal messages conflict, those most likely to be believed will be the non-verbal ones, therefore the focus throughout this essay will be the non-verbal aspects of communication. Non-verbal communication consists of paralanguage and kinetics. These affect...
Words: 1103 - Pages: 5
...Prompt: The Admissions Committee takes many factors into consideration when reviewing your application. A successful applicant is frequently one who communicates what makes them exceptional and why they will become an outstanding physician. You are invited but not required to provide additional information in this essay. Some applicants tell us about hardships and challenges that they have faced in their lives and how these experiences have helped them become caring and compassionate individuals. Other applicants use this space to emphasize a particular passion they have related to their future career in medicine. If you are not a resident of Wisconsin, you may want to tell us why you are interested in the University of Wisconsin or about a special connection that you may have to our state or people who live here. Our goal is to gain insight into you as a unique applicant. You may include anything in this essay that you feel is relevant. (Limit response to 500 words.) Being a first-generation immigrant from India, and having visited...
Words: 653 - Pages: 3
...Alcohol and the Apache Reservation Frank A. Parkinson Grand Canyon University RN-BSN Alcohol and the Apache Reservation The Apache Indian Reservation is a place I am very familiar with. As a registered nurse I have worked and served the people of this area for nearly three years now. I also grew up in the area surrounding the reservation so I have first hand knowledge of the health status of this community. These people are part of the American Indian or Alaska Native group and I will be using the data from these groups as well as direct data from the White Mountain Apache Tribe to compare the health of these people against that of the national average. The primary focus on this essay with is that of the disease of Alcoholism that plagues these people. The tribe is extremely impoverished and well below averages on education. Department of Labor statistics indicated that Navajo and Apache Counties were the sixth and seventh poorest counties in the nation. With a median per capita income less than 50 percent of that of the State of Arizona, 40 percent of the residents of these two counties were living below the poverty line. Unemployment on the reservation peaked at 61 percent during this time—ten times the state average and many times the national rate. With a median per capita income less than 50 percent of that of the State of Arizona, 40 percent of the residents of these two counties were living below the poverty line. Unemployment on the reservation...
Words: 844 - Pages: 4
...------------------------------------------------- Exam 2 ------------------------------------------------- Essay Questions – Turn in by midnight Tuesday, February 25, 2014 via www.turnitin.com Each question should be answered with 2-4 paragraphs for maximum credit. Answer the question (which may be your opinion) and then substantiate your answer. 1. Discuss the major problems facing hospitals today. Offer some possible solutions to each of these problems. Some of the major problems that face hospitals today include; cost increases, bed surpluses, and the overemphasis of specialized care vs. primary care. Cost increases for hospitals are caused by several different factors. According to a report by the American Hospital Association, labor cost accounts for more than half of hospitals’ total expenses. This number grew by between 5 to 8% a year from 2002 to 2009. Another issue effecting hospitals is the growth in patients covered by Medicare and Medicaid. These patients represent 60% of all admissions. These programs do not pay the full cost of care. The AHA claims the amount each program pays has decreased significantly year after year. Patients unable to pay for care amount to about 6% of hospitals’ cost. To me a universal health care system would definitely assist in this problem. If everyone paid a portion for the same health care, then costs would not rise so high. Bed surpluses are detrimental to healthcare for several reasons. First, money is invested to create the capacity for beds...
Words: 1127 - Pages: 5
...MBA Admissions Essay Powerful Tips for Improving Your Odds of Gaining Admission to the MBA Program of Your Choice Admissions essays are easily the most challenging part of the MBA application process, and it’s no wonder. Most people don’t like to write, and even those of us who do enjoy writing can come up blank when called upon to write about ourselves, especially when so much is at stake. The fact remains: If you want to go to business school, you have to be able to generate one or two thousand carefully chosen words that sum up your background and experience, your career goals, your reasons for seeking the MBA, and why you’ve chosen the program to which you’re applying. Step one: Relax. Writing admissions essays is stressful—it’s supposed to be stressful— but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. Everyone who has ever applied to business school has written admissions essays, and so can you. All you have to do is submit essays that are a little bit better than most of the others, and if you follow the advice we’ll cover in the following pages, it will be a lot less painful. How to Write a Successful Most MBA essays are mediocre The good news is that most MBA admissions essays are mediocre at best. If you can at least come up with a marginally compelling narrative, and if you can spell and punctuate everything correctly—or know someone who can—you’ll automatically have an advantage over much of the competition. This guide is designed to help you get started (the hardest...
Words: 5885 - Pages: 24
...Three Pillars Essay Camrron Anderson Grand Canyon University: UNV-504 04/06/2016 Three Pillars Essay Camrron Anderson Grand Canyon University: UNV-504 04/06/2016 On March 10, 2016 I embarked on a journey to continue my education and obtain a Masters’ level degree from Grand Canyon University. This has been a goal that I have set for myself since the completion of my undergraduate degree in 2012. I know that in order for me to continue to build myself professionally a graduate degree is extremely necessary. A Master’s degree will not only qualify you for more advanced career opportunities and increase salaries but it will also allow one the opportunity to completely immerse one’s self in a specific area of study. After the completing of my master program I hope to continue to progress along the professional ladder in the Healthcare industry. My dream job would be to work in a position where I would be able to directly affect patient care and experience without having to be clinical. To me this position would best be suited in patient advocacy or even patient relations. In either of these departments I would have the ability to work directly the community that we serve by listening to concerns, answering questions, and providing the necessary help and care to anyone who enters the facility. These departments are also culturally and religiously sensitive to the growing populations and demographics that contribute to the community in which they serve. In...
Words: 1097 - Pages: 5
...The purpose of this essay is to critically explore and discuss the holistic care and management of a chosen patient from a recent clinical placement. The patient which has been chosen has had an exacerbation of a chronic problem. Management options which are or have been available to the designated nurse will be critically discussed alongside the justification of the plan of care which will or has been implemented. The role of the registered nurse in relation to safe and effective decision making will be explored. A discussion of the decision making process which has been chosen for the patient will be noted and this will be related to known theoretical models of clinical decision making. It will also critically examine the importance of managing risk in health care to enhance the patient care and outcomes and this will be related to the chosen patient and clinical scenario. Finally it will also critically appraise the evidence base that supports the discussion. The chosen patient is a 42 year old male who has been admitted to the current clinical placement, which is the local spinal injuries centre, after numerous complaints of recurrent urinary tract infections. All patient identifiable information has been changed to protect the patients’ identity in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery (NMC) guidelines regarding confidentiality (NMC, 2004). Mr Scott had previously been an inpatient to the Spinal Unit following a road traffic accident in September 2004, the outcome...
Words: 2515 - Pages: 11
...Running head: Career Research Essay: Career Development Career Research Essay: Career Development Career Research Essay: Career Development Abstract Audiology was born out of the armed forces rehabilitation programs during and following WWII. The practice has expanded to include both diagnosis and treatment. Audiologists specialize in hearing and balance disorders. To become an audiologist, a doctoral degree is needed. It is an Au.D. earned from a program accredited by the CAA. These programs last at least 4 years. Audiologists held about 12,800 jobs in 2008, and about 13,000 jobs in 2012. Audiologists work with patients of all ages, from newborns to elderly. Keywords: Audiology CAREER RESEARCH ESSAY: CAREER DEVELOPMENT Audiology was born out of armed forces rehab programs during and following WWII, as many soldiers sustained injuries to their inner ears from loud noises. The practice was largely influenced by the invention of hearing aids-originally, audiologists could recommend amplification, but could not provide it. The Academy of Doctors of Audiology was formed in 1976, and audiologists moved beyond technician status. The practice then expanded to include both diagnosis and treatment. “Audiologists specialize in balance and hearing disorders. They diagnose hearing, neural, and balance disorders in patients from all age groups and recommend solutions to correct or cope with problems. To diagnose and correct balance and other hearing related problems...
Words: 1035 - Pages: 5
...This essay is about superbugs that can be found in a hospital setting. Because one out of every twenty patients admitted to a hospital will contract an infection according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it’s important to understand the science behind them. These superbugs are methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Clostridium difficile (C. diff), Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE), Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) and Carbapenem-resistant and necrotizing fasciitis. These infections can be costly, difficult to treat, even life threatening. The best way to prevent the spread of infection is a simple task that will only take everyone 60 seconds or less to do. Superbugs-Hospital Acquired Infections A superbug is a...
Words: 1579 - Pages: 7
...3000 word essay on patient with left sided stroke with one identified health need/problem: Dysphagia Student Name: Dashante` Burgess Green Cohort- Group 1 Module: NIP 1000 Word count: 3,010 A stroke is a life changing disease and sudden attack of weakness to one side of the body resulting from a interruption to the flow of blood going to the brain that can be a minor attack and resolved in a few days or major attack leaving the person with physical disabilities and cognitive deficit (McFerran 2008). Therefore, stroke can affect the quality of life of an individual from the lack of communication, mobility and independence and intern can cause one to become depressed. This essay is concerning the case of Mr. Alfred Smith who was admitted to hospital with muscle and facial weakness with asymmetry and no movement to the left side of his body. He was eventually diagnosed with left-sided stroke resulting in right-sided hemiplegia affecting his balance and mobility. With the many health problems associated with stroke this essay will focus more on the problem of dysphagia and the patient’s needs related to this particular problem. Dysphagia is a condition in which the action of swallowing is either difficult or where the swallowed material seems to be held in its passage (McFerren 2008). The assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation (A.P.I.E) of the patient on admission and discharge will be discussed in further and more precise detail throughout the essay while maintaining...
Words: 4726 - Pages: 19
...Essay #2 Career Outline (Career: Doctor) * Preparation To become a doctor one must have attain a major in biology. Some common courses for this career choice are chemistry, biological studies, physics and human genetics. Internships or volunteer work at any health care facility are always recommended. To even get into the medical program a student must have 4 years of pre requisites and then pass the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT’s) after which you need four years of medical school and then 2-3 years of specialization and residency work. Now a day an additional language could be seen as an added skill benefit for employers. (http://education-portal.com/requirements_to_become_a_doctor.html) * Working Conditions Doctors have one of the highest paying jobs, estimated around $187,200 per year or $90.00 dollars per hour. This could increase or decrease depending on specialty, experience or just the facility. This job is projected to increase more than the average, about anywhere from 18% and higher. There are many positive aspects to this job such as helping others and their loved ones, but there are also negative aspects such as stress and it being a very demanding job. (http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/physicians-and-surgeons.htm) * Maintenance There are many organizations for doctors, it could depend on your specialty, area you work or live or just your beliefs. One of these professional organizations is the American Medical Association. This organization...
Words: 304 - Pages: 2
...ADMISSION CARDIOTOCOGRAPHS In the United Kingdom (UK), there is well documented evidence that labour care is dominated by technology interventions (Davis-Floyd & Dumit 1998, Sinclair 2001). One of the most common interventions is the use of Cardiotocographs. The Cardiotocograph (CTG) is one form of fetal assessment that simultaneously records fetal heart rate (FHR), fetal movements and uterine contraction patterns (Nielson & Mistry 2000). Spencer (1992) also describes cardiotocography (CTG) as a composite record of fetal heart rate and uterine activity, which act as a diagnostic test of fetal condition whenever acute or chronic complications arise. Monitoring of fetal heart rate became a widespread practice during the 1970s and has remained an accepted technique for assessing fetal well being in labour until relatively recently (Gauge & Henderson 2005). However, MacLennan (1999) and Thacker et al (2001) argue that the widespread use of CTG in the clinical practice has not been supported by substantial evidence. The introduction of the Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) ‘has been accompanied by confusion and difficulties with interpretation’ (Saling 1996) and ‘despite the fact that no clear evidence exists for its efficacy, especially in low-risk women’ (Murphy et al 1990) it has been integrated into maternity care, and uncertainty about its value remains (Neilson & Mistry 2000). Nevertheless, the aim of the introduction of CTG is to reduce the incidence of cerebral...
Words: 3902 - Pages: 16
