“I already ended life, I want to exit life” is a profound quote by terminally ill Barbara Lucke in the documentary How to Die in Oregon. This film brings to the forefront the provocative issue of physician-assisted suicide, also known as PAS. It is considered…
Essays on Nursing & Health
Education, technology, space and healthcare are the main criteria that need to improve nowadays. However, the health cost in Houston is really expensive because of the great consumers of medical technology and diagnostic imaging. Numerous individuals are not able to afford their health care. Nowadays,…
There are many resources to help people understand what vaccines are, how they work, how they can hurt, and how they help. “Immunization currently prevents between 2-3 million deaths every year” (World Health Organization). This is a good point to start off with since it…
All around the globe, marijuana is being decriminalized, or made lawful. Be that as it may, is this extremely a smart thought? In the online discussion, the unsafe sides are regularly minimized. Along these lines, we should examine the three most dominant contentions against sanctioning…
Surgery is a scary and dangerous process but if you choose the right doctor the process would become much easier. Dr. Chivers is an amazing doctor who works hard and has inspired me to work hard and to do my best. Dr. Chivers is a…
Nursing has meant a lot to me throughout my whole life. I have had a lot of past experiences in the medical field with my CNA degree. I hope to soon fulfill my goal of being able to have my own future experiences working as…
Chronic stress is a precursor for most health problems in today’s society. The start of most health problems, can likely be traced back to chronic stress. Chronic stress releases levels of cortisol higher than normal. Cortisol is a hormone released from someone with chronic stress,…
Public health has made many accomplishments that have aided the welfare of the general population, one of which includes contraception. Contraception is an option used to prevent pregnancy as it allows individuals greater autonomy in regards to family planning [1]. Family planning becomes crucial as…
Bulgaria is an eastern European member of the European Union since 2007 and a post-communist state. Compared to other members of the EU, it is seen as one of the poorer countries where a lot of funds and subsidies are spilt, in order to boost…
Broken, one word that can describe the health care system that Americans have to deal with when they seek a medical professional’s treatment. Over one in four Americans age 18-64 reported that they have trouble paying off medical expenses. If that sounds bad, a 2016…
In the United States, there is a major controversy on the safety and efficiency of vaccines. Although there is a large portion of the population that believes vaccines positively affect society and are a step in the right direction for eradicating harmful diseases, some scientists…
The culture one assimilates with plays a role in just about everything. From the clothes you wear to language and kinship, whether you’re conscious of it or not culture will affect behavior. Cultures universally provide a sense of community and belongingness, but paradigms of abstract…
Music cannot happen without sound, so people make instruments. The creation of musical instruments in indigenous communities are influenced by different regions, for example differences in drum material, and throat singing. But why is music important? Music is believed to installs faith, revives one’s spirits,…
Abstract There was a noticeable increase in cannabis consumption immediately after the implementation of the Cannabis Act, 2018. There are many ill effects attributable to the consumption of cannabis such as impaired driving, delivery of unhealthy babies, psychotic disorders, second-hand smoking and addiction due…
“The legalization of marijuana is not a dangerous experiment – the prohibition is the experiment, and it has failed dramatically, with millions of victims all around the world.” ― Sebastian Marincolo (2010). In Canada, marijuana is fully legalized, both recreationally and medicinally. However, it is…
As time goes by, all needs that needed are easily obtained instantly one of them is food. And instant needed that is easily available can affect a person is a lifestyle to become unhealthy. Such patterns of life can cause the body to become unhealthy…
Music is an art form and cultural activity whose medium is sound organized in time. It’s hard to ignore that music is everywhere; at home, when driving a car, school, workplace, etc. There are many genres of music that interest to other people, so that…
Over the past number of years, veganism and the following of a plant-based diet has increased exponentially (Hancox, 2018). As a result, we have seen an increase in the sales of plant-based milks. According to Euromonitor, 12% of sales comes from non-dairy milk alternatives (Naylor,…
Introduction Nutrition is defined as “the process of taking food into the body and absorbing the nutrients in those foods.” (www.collinsdictionary.com). The intake of sufficient nutrients and a varied diet plays a vital role in an individual’s overall well-being, the reduction in the susceptibility of…
One thing is very clear, in our present time obesity has been an issue that many people are really not paying attention to, but it is of great concern. It is like a little bug in your windshield that we know its there but in…
The war on drugs is a development of forbiddance and military guide being attempted by the United States government expected to both characterize and diminish the illicit medication exchange (Bullington). In the year 2010, the U.S. government burned through $15 billion on the war on…
Some people my assume that a nurse carry out the physician’s “filthy work.” The society may also point out that a doctor’s opinion is more supeior than a nurse’s decision or operations in the medical field. So, what is the authentic performance of a nurse?…
Intro The legalization of marijuana is a very spoken topic. People have mixed feelings about legalizing marijuana. Some people think it should be completely banned while others think the opposite and that everyone should be able to use it. Although there are many people that…
In everyday life, most do not think of the ethical choices they make. Those who have taken this class will undoubtedly be more mindful of their ethical choices because of all we have read and learned. We repeatedly answered ethical dilemmas to refine our ethical…
On the first day of camp my Director told me about a new camper that was going to be in my huddle this summer. His name was Silas Dodge. Silas was in the second grade and it was explained to me that he had Autism,…
The field of psychology can be supremely helpful in reducing health care disparities especially for minority individuals in America whose voices often go unheard. Findings from a 2002 medical journal stated that Spanish speaking Hispanic patients were far less likely than English speaking Hispanic patients…
Throughout history, illness has long haunted the human race. However, we have always found ways to treat these illnesses through herbs, medicine, and even proceeding to complex vaccines and antibiotics. One virus in particular that has frustrated scientists for ages is the influenza virus. With…
Cancer only happens to some people It doesn’t happen to people like me, my family, or my neighbors. Things like that don’t happen to people like us…. people who exercise, eat three times a day, and never forget to drink lots of water. Cancer skips…
Health Behavior is an activity to maintain, accomplish or recapture great health and to avoid any type of illness. A few common health behaviors are working out regularly, eating a balanced diet, and getting necessary vaccinations. The Health Belief Model may be hypothetical show that…
Not just the pandemic, its ramifications too, have been unprecedented and unanticipated. The overwhelming global pandemic of Covid-19 has unleashed devastating impacts on the lives of almost everyone on this planet. The dedicated health care force that fights relentlessly to defeat this micro-sized enemy that…
Introduction Protecting records from destruction is an essential activity because they provide us with evidence of legal status, ownership, accounts obtained and the responsibilities that government entities or private organizations need. These records can be either electronic or in print form, and are important as…
Introduction The human population is ever increasing which leads to a decrease in the number of resources which are available and important to humans such as water, land and nutrients. The climate is also ever changing, which limits the ability for humans to produce and increase…
Sleep well Good sleep is essential for your physical and mental wellbeing – it will help maintain your metabolism, improve your memory, and heighten mental clarity. Poor sleep, on the other hand, reduces your energy level and ability to concentrate, and results in higher levels…
Mental health is something that many people deal with on a daily basis, but do not know the proper way to handle it. Most of the time, medication or drugs do not work based on how receptive the person is to the medication. One of…
Role of a Nurse The nurse takes part in a major role in the medical field. A patient suffers desolate and irritated at the moment of disease or any treatment. At the moment, the nurse goes about as a friend to the patient. The nurse…
According to dictionary, a food is any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink or that plants absorb in order to maintain life and growth. Eating is one of the key nutrients that nourishes our body and keeps us strong and healthy and…
Oats belong to the bluegrass and are used today in agriculture mainly for the nutrition of horses. For the healthy diet in everyday life, however, it still plays an important role for humans to this day. First finds around 2400 BC Chr. Document the existence…
All around the world, smoking is a big issue because it kills numerous people. However, it gets even worse because others can also get affected by smokers nearby. Youth smoking is a problem since there are a lot of adolescents who smoke, it is a…
I was lost. I was lost and felt wedged between two boulders. I was stuck between the stress of the indefinite and the anxiety of the unknown. It felt as if I was stopped at one of those painfully long red lights in front of…
Recent studies indicate Depression is one of the biggest mental health problems the U.S is facing. Some problems we are facing today can be self injury, drug abuse, reckless behavior, poor performance, and even suicide. Depressed is can be treated with talk therapy and medication….
There are three main types of alcohol: isopropyl, methyl, and ethyl. Ethyl alcohol is the intoxicating ingredient in alcoholic drinks. Alcohol changes your brain. Your brain physically adapts to your environment, so you perform better at whatever you’re doing. But when you consistently drink alcohol,…
Do physiotherapists know what they are doing? Are they confident enough to treat people? Is there any evidence of their interventions or treatment? All these questions linger in the mind of society nowadays. Uncertainty will always be at the back of our instinct. This is…
Introduction Nutrition is important because people’s health is depending on macronutrients energy providing nutrients including carbohydrates fats proteins as well as micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals. These nutrients are important for cellular respiration growth reproduction and maintenance of our bodies. Nutrients provide energy, repair…
The stress impact on health essay delves into the intricate relationship between stress and well-being, highlighting the physiological, psychological, and behavioral effects that emphasize the importance of managing stress for optimal health. “9 am meeting/presentation, rush for the early morning train, crowded commute, exam, sports…
I am a 35 year-old healthy female, and I do not have any health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, or any types of chronic conditions. I am currently a full-time student at USF. My height is 5 feet 10 inches, and…
If you look at any food label, I can assure you, you are not seeing absolutely everything that’s in that food item. Companies are continually making food labels that don’t include everything used to make it. Food companies are unethically targeting uninformed consumers when they…
Stem cell, an undifferentiated cell that can split to generate certain descendants cells that remain as stem cells and some cells that are (become specific) supposed to distinguish. Stem cells are a continuous cause of differentiated cells that create up animal and plant tissues and…
Mahlanze and Sibiya (2017, pp 79-86) states that “Nursing students are placed in clinical practices to correlate theoretical knowledge with practical nursing skills in a clinical environment and to socialize students into personal and professional behaviors and practices”. The aim of this essay is to…
Over the course of the semester, we have spent time discussing how to attempt to solve complex problems. We learned the importance of being a generalist from the book Range by David Epstein. We learned the importance of being aware of source biases and self-biases….
Ever since the first weight loss diet became popular in the 19th century, people have utilized diets for their own needs to accomplish goals they have. Maintaining a stable body weight and improving health are the main reasons diets are used by many people. There…
What if there was something on the market that had the potential to cure and successfully treat diabetes, heart failure, Parkinson’s disease, and other incurable diseases? Most likely, a majority of people would put their support behind this treatment. Would this glorious cure still carry…
The right to life is the most fundamental right that a person can have without which all other rights cannot be enjoyed. Article 21 of the Indian Constitution states, “No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to a procedure…
There are many practical reasons to pursue a Healthcare Profession such as job security, outstanding salaries, and tuition assistance, along with more exciting reasons such as challenging situations and the development of new skills and knowledge everyday. A Dental Hygienist is a licensed oral professional…
“Farmers are being sued for having GMOs on their property that they did not buy, do not want, will not use and cannot sell.” – Tom Wiley. While researching texts written about food labeling mentioning GMO’s and food cloning, I found authors who published works…
In 2011, approximately 50 million prescriptions for medications that treat ADD and ADHD were given out by pharmacies all around the United states, which is up from about 20 million in 2007. How did this disorder, which first appeared as ADD in 1980 (the first…
This study investigates factors connected to cannabis use in pregnant women, its apparent accessibility, the threat it brings about and the relationship between prenatal exposure to cannabis to development of mental disorders (Roncero et. , 2020). As such this study shows the relationship of development…
Personal opinions on the ideas articulated by Gubar in her publication helps end the dialogue on the second article. Even though there is uncertainty regarding the credibility of the information published by Gubar, her ideas are authentic. Her opinions have been echoed by other authors….
The American Physical Therapy Association’s (APTA) outlines seven core values of the physical therapist assistant (American Physical Therapy Association, 2009). All of those core values are meant to be a framework by which all physical therapist assistants should abide. The core values include accountability, altruism,…
Abstract From the views of National Geographic, stress is a killer. Stress is a disease that can affect you in unimaginable ways, clogging arteries, restricting blood flow, affecting the heart, obesity in the torso, killing brain cells, unraveling chromosomes, and can even cause a person…
One thing I found intriguing was the various negative effects stress has on people. The first physical negative effect of stress on people was discovered 70 years ago: a peptic ulcer. It started as a mainstream medical gospel until the early 1980s when a causal…
Paper divides prenatal development and birth into 6 sections. Information from this text will be used in order to learn more about this subject. These sections are conception and genetics, genetic and chromosomal disorders, pregnancy and prenatal development, maternal influences and fetal health as well…
“It’s not a short term diet plan. It’s a long term lifestyle change.” A quote that is popular when it comes to starting and maintaining a diet. However, does this quote apply to all diets such as Keto? The Ketogenic diet is a popular one…
MR A’s son is suffering from anxiety. The child demonstrates impulsive behaviors and is performing poorly in class. Teachers identify losing concentration easily or the troubles of paying attention in class when the child appears to be more distracted from the class than the rest…
Introduction Evolution of behaviours and emotions is at the core of research in evolutionary psychology. Differential reproductive success drives evolution by natural selection (Caporael & Brewer, 1995). Through an evolutionary psychology lens, emotions could have evolved in order to solve adaptive problems in a broad…
In order to develop a therapeutic professional relationship with patients, trust must be promoted and kept throughout. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (2015) states that us as nurses must uphold and respect our patient’s dignity and to do this, patients must be cared for with…
Introduction Stress as an invisible danger is the most important problem of our life. In our daily based routine life we face so many problems which increase our stress level. Being stressed affect our life in a very negative way by decreasing our working output…
The effects of lockdown due to COVID-19 have been studied in several populations. Students in higher education institutions have experienced a complete overturn of student life routine. Face-to-face classes and seminars were discontinued, libraries and student residences(hostels) and restaurants were closed down, counselling services were…
Introduction South Africa is one of the countries that has the lowest fertility levels on the continent. Its fertility has declined in past years; it has shown a remarkable demographic achievement in those years. This literature reviews in depth analysis to study the relation between…
This delay in marriage will also mean that Singaporean women will start to conceive at a later age (Thang 87). According to the Singapore’s Current Population Trends (Tan 5), the average age of Singaporeans having their first child have went up to over 28 years…
Singapore is an epitome of a success story in which the burgeoning population boom was curbed efficiently. Family planning had become imperative due to the strain on scarce land resources and possible diminishing economic prospects for the budding independent nation. This fuelled the state to…
The fertility rate in China is historically declined from the 1960s to today. In generally, China’s fertility rate reached the highest point as roughly 6.2 children per family in the 1960s. Start from the 1970s, the Chinese government started to implement several fertility policies for…
Psychotherapy research typically uses a range of different measures to assess the efficacy or outcome of psychotherapeutic treatments. It goes without saying that the way outcome is assessed is of quintessential importance. According to Achenbach (2006), one of the most powerful assessment strategies in clinical…
While general knowledge of IPV has grown since the initial stages of the movement, empirical evidence supporting the effectiveness of prevention strategies and interventions remains scarce (Bender, 2017). Although existing literature suggests that IPV services, such as shelter, mental health services, advocacy, and support groups,…
Thorough consideration is needed regarding the representativeness and generalisability of findings from this review to the wider population. Apart from Smith et al. (2015), all studies reported no significant differences between study groups at baseline, such statements were further supported by p > 0.1 and…
The performance of TE typically began with a range of motion exercises as a warm-up activity. Strengthening, self-stretching, and balance exercises then followed. The patient was also provided with appropriate rest periods (30-60 s) in between exercises. The duration of the rest phase depended on…
Abstract Social media is exploring at a very high speed. It is an important aspect of today’s changing lifestyle. Online shopping, online booking for travel, food, grocery, etc. have become a part of social media. Also online gaming has come up with unique elements to…
Generally, game addiction these days become a global problem among teenager, the authority has provided various solution for this difficulty. Both parents and addict should follow these below options to effectively resolve video game addiction. The first solutions is to directly One-to-One counselling with a…
Abstract My study of the focus is on the impact that pubg game has on individuals especially on young adults. We are living in a society which has rapid transformation due to development of technologies. People are addicted into many things but addiction of game…
PUBG also known as Player Unknown Battleground the one game which every person is hooked to right now. Kids and adults, everybody is either playing it or has definitely heard the buzz around it.First of all what is PUBG or Player Unknown Battleground ? PUBG…
In the NFL, there has been a continuously growing crisis of under reported concussions affecting athletes. Many team doctors, managers, coaches, and owners have forced their players to continue playing with concussions, in order to improve the team’s chances of winning. In sport, especially national…
