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A Family Clinic, 2005.
This paper examines the structural changes planned for overcrowded clinics.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 3 sources, $ 71.95
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The assignment offers a review and evaluation of a Latin American family planning a clinic with respect to structural development and improvement. In the paper, four questions are posed and information relative to the answers is formulated for quality improvement. This paper pays special attention to governance, training, restructuring and improvement through staffing, work role and resources.
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"With the twenty first century now upon us, there is even a greater need for management to foster a healthcare environment wherein there exists a coalition amongst doctors, technicians, nurses and all other significant medical personnel to assist one another with what may seem as an insurmountable task; namely, to combine the practice of medical care into a best fit practice model wherein the flow of healthcare consumers through a facility fosters optimal patient care (Rhie & Volmert, 2004; Gillespie, 2002). Technological advancement and change strategies are affecting every private and public medical facility the world over. Patients are not only demanding more care but better care."
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Chronic Illness in the Family, 2004.
A discussion of how family members deal with the situation when one of them suffers from a chronic illness.
1,902 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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This paper explores the impact of a chronic illness sufferer on the family unit and members. The writer explains the impact of chronic illness on family dynamics from the viewpoint of both family and patient. The strategic role of the family?s clinical physician assistant in problem resolution is also noted.
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"All types of families, and families in various stages, are affected by chronic illness. As a clinician, the Physician Assistant can play a strategic role in ameliorating and managing some of the stressors associated with chronic illness. The impact of chronic illness on family dynamics affects both patient and family members alike. For example, let?s look into a hypothetical family where the husband is a morbidly obese diabetic with knee problems and obstructive sleep apnea. Attending work by use of an electric scooter and boot, the former high school athlete is known for his cheerful sense of humor and dedication at work."
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Bowen Family Systems Theory, 2002.
A discussion of Bowen Family Systems Theory, an approach to behavioral psychology.
2,647 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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This paper examines Bowen's Family-Systems Theory, also known as Bowen Theory and Bowen Natural Systems Theory, the name given to an approach to behavioral psychology for its principal theoretician, Murray Bowen. It analyzes how Bowen's theory shows that the proper way of identifying systems is in terms not of hierarchy structures but rather of networks and interpenetration, with multiple influences and cues informing individual experiences and responses. It discusses its approach to the analysis and clinical treatment of family systems, how it may be distinguished from other family theories and how it can be successfully used in a community setting by a community.
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"Bowen's approach to family systems can be distinguished from the Freudian conception of family in terms of the tension between archetypes (ego, id, superego) and the symbolic character of Oedipal dynamics in personal psychology as a proxy for the relationship of the individual's ego and id, which are always in tension, to the superego of civilization, with which both are in tension. Indeed, tension and balance of the three archetypal tendencies in human experience are always in the background of Freud's discourse."
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Child and Family with Special Needs, 2005.
A review of a family coping with a child who suffers from cystic fibrosis.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 22 sources, $ 80.95
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This paper discusses the clinical assessment of a family with a chronically-ill child, specifically cystic fibrosis. This paper tackles the pertinent issues regarding the physical, cognitive, social, emotional, sexual and reproductive aspects of the child. It also discusses the disease impact on the other siblings and a very important issue to the family, the option of continuing drug therapy at home.
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"Focusing on Kirsty as a secondary school-aged child living with cystic fibrosis, discussing her growth and development in terms of: Physical aspect Kirsty is a 12 year-old girl, currently in sixth grade, the second child of Robert and Leonie Shields, ages 45 and 40 years, respectively. She was born in Western Australia, delivered full-term by spontaneous vaginal delivery with no noted complications. The first hints of a problem emerged when they noticed she had a voracious appetite with no corresponding gain in weight. Later on, her abdomen was noted to protrude in spite of her appetite; no other unusual changes were noted in Kirsty until she reached two years, where she began to have frequent respiratory infections. Each was characterized by full recovery with antibiotic prescription by a local general practitioner only to have another infection."
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Family Nursing Theory, 2002.
Explains the theory of family nursing and how it is applied in practice.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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Defines family nursing theory and its applications in clinical practice, including definitions of the family, the influence of caring theory, power dynamics in nursing and the assessment of the whole family rather than patient/primary caregiver assessment.
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Family Assessment, 2002.
This paper describes a hypothetical family that is in therapy with a social worker.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 80.95
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This paper is a clinical report that the social worker might write about the case. The author relates that the family in question has underlying issues of sexism and parent-child control dynamics that stem both from familial or "inherited" patterns and socially developed dysfunctions inherent in the middle-class suburban environment. The paper uses Adlerian and feminist psychologies to help deconstruct this family's problem and recommend options for change.
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Adolescent Depression and the Family, 2002.
Looking at the causes and treatment of adolescent depression and its effect on the family.
7,057 words (approx. 28.2 pages), 19 sources, MLA, $ 158.95
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Teen depression is a serious condition that has been largely ignored until recent events in the media focused more attention to the seriousness of the problem. This research examines the attitudes and past research concerning teen depression. It examines past attitudes and clinical treatments of the past. Many of these ideas and treatments have been found to be largely ineffective in dealing with the problem. This research examines literature regarding these treatments and supports the hypothesis through this literature that teen depression can only be diagnosed and treated through a holistic approach that focuses on the entire family and the many relationships in which a teen is involved. This research examines the causes, diagnoses, and treatment of adolescent depression.
I. Introduction
II. Literature Review
A. Methods for Conducting the Review
B. Factors That May Lead to Adolescent Depression
C. The Family and Teen Depression
D. Treatment Options for Teen Depression
III. Conclusion
IV. Works Cited
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"The adolescent years are a time of great confusion for many teens. Their bodies are growing and going through many changes. Many of these are hormonal and can cause a wide variety of emotional reactions. This all comes at a time when they are shedding their childhood and trying to define themselves and become the adults that they soon will become. It is normal for all teens to go through a time of doubt and suffer some emotional turmoil and even depression at times. often this depression is short-lived and can be considered a normal part of growing up.
Because of these changes and the fact that teens often go through emotional swings, real teenage depression has often been misdiagnosed, or simply attributed to a ?stage? they the teen is going through. Until recently, it was not even considered possible that teens could suffer from true clinical depression. It was thought that depression had a Freudian cause and that teens were incapable of suffering from real depression. Depression was considered a normal part of adolescence."
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Family-Based Therapy, 2006.
A discussion regarding the integration and synthesis of relevant theory and research in family-based therapy.
2,474 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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This paper researches and examines 'family-based, empirically supported treatments. The paper focuses on core therapeutic processes and outcomes and principles of good science. The paper further discusses the importance of applying theory in a manner responsive to the co-created reality of the clinical situation, and doing so in a way that incorporates sensitivity to cultural factors and other factors relating to diversity.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Repeated Replications
Barriers to Detailed Treatment Protocols
Functional Family Therapy (FFT)
Multisystemic Therapy (MST)
Integration of Theories
Summary and Conclusion
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"Just as in the realm of education which combines learning theories in order to better inform the practice of the instructor, in the realm of psychological counseling and methods the therapist will often integrate two theories in order to apply individualized treatment that will be more successful in terms of the outcomes of the patient. Often the patient will have multiple problems that must be addressed and this can only be successfully accomplished many times through the integration of theories to inform the practice of the clinician and often varies from one individual to another. "
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Case Study: An E-Health Site, 2007.
Proposes an e-health site based on a case study of the family practice clinic, Your Health.
3,480 words (approx. 13.9 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 98.95
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This paper presents an e-Health alternative for a general practice family health clinic. The paper first presents a vision and mission by providing information about the target audience, core beliefs of the practice (relative to e-Health), how e-Health fits with the clinic's care delivery model, practices that might need to be changed, and the target goal. The paper also describes e-Health applications for the health clinic website and discusses the benefits of each application to the consumer and organization. In addition, the paper describes access issues that might limit use of the applications and solutions to these issues, as well as addresses policies and procedures to protect the confidentiality of the e-Health clinic's patients. Further, the paper states the ethical positions of the clinic and develops methods for measuring the positive and negative outcomes and the impact of e-Health on the consumer, provider, and organization. Lastly, the paper also drafts a Patient Bill of Rights for the clinic.
Table of Contents:
Case Introduction
Vision and Mission
Target Audience
Core Beliefs of the Organization
Negative Aspect of e-Health
Fit with Current Care Delivery Model
Potential Changes
Target Goal
E-Health Applications
Self Scheduling
Online Medical Records Review
E-Health Patient Education
Desired Educational Outcome
Confidentiality Policy and Procedure
Ethical Positions
Outcome Measures for e-Health Education
Consumer Outcome Results
Provider and Organizational Measures
Provider and Organizational Outcome Results
E-Health Benefits
Benefits to the Consumer
Benefits to the Provider
Benefits to the Organization
Benefits to the Community
Access Issues
Patient Bill of Rights
Conclusion
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"To be successful with e-Health at the Your Health clinic, the staff will need to assess the technical knowledge level of their patients, determine the willingness of the patients to embrace new technology, and give guidance on the physical equipment they will need.
"Team B suggests introducing the patient to the new technology with a step by step computer assisted tutor. Team B will produce a PowerPoint presentation with voice overlay that can be downloaded at home for review, or accessed from a computer at the Your Health clinic."
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Clinical Pathways, 2002.
A discussion of clinical pathways, their development, implementation and the role of the clinical nurse specialist.
4,597 words (approx. 18.4 pages), 31 sources, MLA, $ 119.95
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This research examines clinical pathways which chart and document the care and expected outcomes of care for patients. It evaluates how clinical pathways represent a procedure in contemporary healthcare with a potential to both improve the quality of care and reduce the cost of care. A focus is placed on clinical nurse specialists who are well positioned to play critical roles in their use.
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Introduction
Overview of Clinical Pathways and their Purpose
Clinical Pathways as Multi-Disciplinary Documents
Specific Statements and Flexible Application
The Development of Clinical Pathways
Resistance to Collaboration in the Development of Clinical Pathways
Clinical Pathways and Diagnosis Groups
Consensus Development
Dealing with the Resistance through the Application of Change Theory
Clinical Ethics by CNSs in the Application of Change Theory to Improve Collaboration in the Development of Clinical Pathways
Practicing Patient Advocacy by CNSs in the Application of Change Theory to Improve Collaboration
The Implementation of Clinical Pathways
Clinical Pathways and Holistic Care
Clinical Nurse Specialists as Case Managers in the Implementation of Clinical Pathways
Conclusion
References
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"Important in the definition of clinical ethics is an emphasis on clinicians, not only physicians, thus underscoring the fact that clinical ethics needs to be a multi-disciplinary endeavor that encompasses the range of clinician expertise involved in patient care. The central goal must be the resolution of ethical dilemmas through a process that promotes cooperation and collaboration among those parties involved. Clinical ethics holds that, while the traditional patient-centered approach is dominant, there is a need for the pragmatic acknowledgment that decisions about patient care take place in a context that of necessity involves the interests of others, such as institutions, families, and caregivers."
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Literature Review: "The Overcrowded Clinic", 2005.
This paper examines the clinical study titled "The Overcrowded Clinic".
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, $ 53.95
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This paper explains that the authors of the clinical study titled "The Overcrowded Clinic" observe that, while the clinic offered adequate family planning services to the target community it failed to do so because of a variety of competing factors. The author points out that these factors include staff apathy, under-staffing and poor client management. The paper states that logistical functioning of any medical clinic is an essential part of the overall effectiveness of the clinic the treatment and to the positive experience of the patients.
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"This paper examines the clinical study titled "The Overcrowded Clinic". In this work, the authors observe that while the clinic offered adequate family planning services to the target community, it failed to do so because of a variety of competing factors including staff apathy, under-staffing, and poor client management. The logistical functioning of any medical clinic is an essential part of the overall effectiveness of the clinic, the treatment, and to the positive experience of the patients. Ultimately, if the processes and flow of the clinic are ill conceived, poorly executed, or prove to be inadequate for the needs of the patient volume, that clinic cannot succeed in the core mission of every medical institution: to provide the best and most conscientious care for its patients."
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Clinical Trials, 2002.
A discussion of clinical trial management practices in the United States and Europe.
1,495 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper examines clinical trial management practices and how they vary in the United States and Europe as a result of wide-ranging governmental bodies and regulations. It compares and contrasts the rules of the the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States and its equivalent in Europe, the European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products (EMEA). In particular, it provides a brief analysis of several areas involved with oncology clinical trial management in the United States and Europe, including a discussion of medical ethics, the role of the Institutional Review Board in clinical trials, quality of life issues and health economics in oncology studies. It also looks at investigator attitudes towards clinical trials, clinical trial length, compliance and decisions regarding new drug applications (NDAs).
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"Investigator attitudes towards clinical trials vary widely and are often dependent upon the investigator?s direct involvement in the clinical trial as well as the balance between routine patient care and clinical trial management. According to Abelson, Welch, and Lynch (86), ?In a trial, the clinician?s judgment carries a lot of weight. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration bases approval of drugs upon a clinician?s judgment of who should be in the trial, how to categorize adverse events, whether there is a drug interaction and the interpretation of specific parameters. These judgments are critical.? Investigators are ultimately responsible for all areas of the study, from recruitment and participant selection to event reporting and monitoring."
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Major/Clinical Depression, 2004.
An overview of the definition, symptoms, and treatment of major and clinical depression.
4,332 words (approx. 17.3 pages), 22 sources, MLA, $ 114.95
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This paper discusses how depression is a disorder that has particular symptoms and signs by which it can be recognized and would be prevalent for some duration. It looks at how it affects the individual, his/her ability to think and act, and also creates distress for the individual affected. It shows how people of all ages are affected by depression and how, often, depression goes unnoticed by the person, his family, and even the family physician. It examines forms of treatment and how, in some cases, a combination therapy becomes necessary for an effective treatment.
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"Most of the Indications of Depression comprise of bad temper, grief, fatigue, poor self-image, self-criticism, disgrace, culpability, manic behavior, and suicidal feelings. (Yaffe; Edwards; Covinsky; Kenneth and Eng, 2003) The indications of depression differ amid persons. One individual might feel restless and will not get sleep, while others may become sluggish and slumber for the most part of the day. Every now and then it can be of assistance to study the alteration in thinking and deeds for obvious symptoms. Body- Insomnia and weariness manifest the most obvious form in which depression can be realized in the body. It influences the psyche, complexity in making judgment, reduces the power of attention or even indulges in ?rumination?, which refers to the constant ponderings on a particular topic."
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The Abortion Clinic Shootings, 2002.
An analysis of the article "The Abortion Clinic Shootings: Why?" by Randall Terry discussing the underlying reasons behind people being shot at abortion clinics.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 39.95
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The paper explains Terry's views that "Abortion is Murder" and how he sympathizes with the lawless anti-abortion activists. The paper details the author's suggestions for reducing violence against abortion providers and his assertion that abortion should be outlawed. The paper then explains both the pro-abortion and anti-abortion arguments and analyzes the article. The paper explains that Terry's article is an example of a "blame the victim" strategy, for he finds those who are the target of violence to be at fault for what happens to them. The paper shows how the author's stance is anti-democratic.
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"Terry's logic in effect gives those who commit violence precisely what they want. They commit violence to end abortions, and Terry would stop the violence by ending abortions. It is clear that he sympathizes fully with those who commit violence even though at one point he does give lip-service to some criticism of them as taking the law into their own hands. Yet, his argument suggests that he does not believe this and that he believes the law is simply wrong. He points to the law allowing abortions as wrong and so as a law that should be thwarted, and he points to the law enforcement community as supporting an unjust law and so as a force that can also be opposed."
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Problem at the XYZ Health Clinic, 2004.
Proposes a possible solution to the problem patients are reporting at XYY Health Clinic regarding insufficient information on procedures.
800 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper proposes a solution to the problem at XYZ Health Clinic concerning the lack of effective communication between the front office staff of the clinic and patients coming to the clinic for certain medical tests. The proposed solution is heavily dependent on information technology, so an overview of information resource management is included in the paper as well.
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"Recently, it has come to the attention of the administrators of the XYZ Health and our team, that there has been a lack of effective communication between the front office staff of the clinic and patients coming to the clinic for certain medical tests. Many patients report that they have been ill informed as to the procedures they must follow regarding such tests before coming to the clinic. For instance, in terms of glucose tolerance tests, the front office staff has often been remiss in informing individuals how long they must fast before the test is conducted. This lack of information has caused a backlog. Individuals come to the clinic improperly prepared, not having fasted for the proper duration, or in other cases, not brought the appropriate referral slips or personal equipment (such as eyeglasses) for exams. ("Glucose Tolerance Testing," 2003) The exam must then be rescheduled, causing a waste of time for doctors, patients, and the nursing staff."
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