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(2008, 5000 words)
The paper offers a critical review of ICT in the UK National Health Service (NHS) describing how the current information technology is implemented and planned in the NHS and highlighting the need for the new information systems (IS). The effectiveness of the implemented IS is examined from the perspectives of system capability, and user awareness and acceptance. The problems of the implementation are detailed focusing on the IT infrastructure in the NHS branches in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
(2008, 5200 words)
The paper examines whether the use of cannabis can cause psychosis reviewing literature on the legality of cannabis, its common side effects, relation to schizophrenia, the threats of the drug for adolescents, its interference with cognitive development, and the effects of cannabis use on the NHS, Social Services and the Criminal Justice System. Gestalt Therapy and its response to traditional psychoanalysis is considered indicating that normal drug re-habilitation does not work for cannabis users because of the long term effects of cannabis induced schizophrenia.
(2008, 2000 words)
The paper investigates the issues of supplying and recruiting doctors in the UK identifying the factors which are likely to affect the external supply of human resource. Solutions to the problem of physicians' recruitment are recommended.
(2008, 800 words)
The paper considers the case of Mr. C who has suffered a disabling minor stroke, examining the holistic aspects of his care.
(2008, 5000 words)
The paper examines the ways of maintaining hand hygiene in hospitals evaluating them to suggest the most suitable technique that can be efficient in bringing down pathogenic count, cost effective, less time consuming, and doesn't cause any harm to the healthcare workers emphasizing the need to reduce the transmission of vancomycin-resistant bacteria from the hands of healthcare workers and to create a more hygienic environment in intensive care units (ICU). Alcohol based hand rub is compared with the traditional hand scrub method concluding that the former can bring better results.
(2008, 5000 words)
The paper examines the role of the social services in ensuring that elderly mentally ill citizens are receiving proper care. The importance of their social integration into community activities is discussed with references to related studies and legislation; the challenges of the NHS mental health workers are highlighted comparing their practices in the UK, Germany and other EU countries.
(2008, 1600 words)
The paper analyses the evolution of the HIV /AIDS in the UK over the last two decades examining which groups in the society are more exposed to the virus and evaluating the evolution of the number of cases by applying descriptive statistics.
(2008, 1200 words)
The paper gives a brief overview of the anatomy of the kidneys describing the pathophysiology of the organs and illustrating how the nephrons within the kidney are well-suited to urine production. The anatomy and function of a nephron is discussed in relation to urine production.
(2008, 2900 words)
The paper examines the evidence base for the treatment and prevention of hamstring injuries providing a review of literature on the basis for treatment and various treatment options including prophylactic measures and the evidence base supporting them.
(2008, 700 words)
The paper addresses different aspects of public health in the UK discussing the function of the Health Protection Agency (HPA) and the policy of the Notification of Infectious Diseases (NOIDS). The paper discusses how disease is identified, monitored and controlled by public health initiatives and how communicable and non-communicable diseases can be addressed by health promotion strategies.
(2008, 810 words)
The paper identifies appropriate methods of preventing and controlling various illnesses and infectious diseases. The study considers how a non-communicable disease of obesity can be prevented and controlled. Similarly, the paper illustrates how the spread of seasonal influenza can be managed.
(2008, 850 words)
The paper identifies the problems of health that presently exist in the UK reviewing government reports on health inequalities and the measures to tackle these inequalities. Governmental reports discussed in the paper include the Black Report, the Acheson Report and Saving Lives: Our Healthier Nation. The reasons behind the existence of health inequalities are discussed.
(2008, 1000 words)
The paper describes various factors that might have adverse effects on an individual's health status. It is argued that social, environmental and genetic factors all play a major role in determining a person's health status. The paper investigates how unemployment, poverty and low educational attainment affect health outcomes. The influence of genetics on health status is considered.
(2008, 1700 words)
The paper reviews the theory of management by Weber and its interpretation by Brooks in "Organisational Change: multi-skilling in the healthcare sector" case study. Theoretical approaches are discussed with reference to the practices of the UK National Health Service (NHS) touching on the issues of resistance to change, hospital staff training, etc.
(2008, 2000 words)
The paper examines how a patient should be treated on manifesting certain symptoms. A case study is presented of a patient showing pressure sores due to her arthritic conditions, hypertension and lack of mobility. The care, treatment and clinical management of the patient are analysed from the assessment phase to medical attention and psychological counselling phases.
(2008, 1100 words)
The paper examines the end of life care programme developed by the NHS to provide high quality care services to patients requiring palliative and non-palliative care. The tools and the preferred place for end of life care are based on care pathway for the dying patient. The importance of understanding the patients' social, spiritual, physical and emotional needs is discussed.
(2007, 3000 words)
The paper looks at the importance of professional collaboration within the NHS discussing the role of teamwork in providing optimal health care and analysing the forms and outcomes of effective inter-professional communication between doctors and radiographers, as well as communication between health care professionals and patient, their family and carers.
(2008, 1700 words)
The paper addresses the problems associated with the relationship between the patient and the health care provider. A case study is presented showing how the patient's right to autonomy was infringed, and suggesting alternative solutions to the problem.
(2008, 1400 words)
The paper addresses the problem of mothers drinking alcohol, smoking or using illegal drugs during pregnancy. A case study is provided examining related legal procedures and arguing whether the prosecution of mothers further endangers their children.
(2008, 1500 words)
The paper examines the relationship between climate and health looking at how climatic factors, i.e. humidity, moisture, dryness and temperature can influence the spread of diseases, and discussing Malaria transmission, water pollution, poor hygiene and sanitation, etc.
(2007, 3000 words)
The paper addresses the problem of providing a pain assessment for an elderly, marginally demented patient. A real case scenario is considered and contrasted with theory, pathophysiology and practice; it is reflected on how the case could have been managed better. Conclusions are made about the accuracy of the pain assessment.
(2007, 5500 words)
The paper investigates the problems encountered by informal carers in NHS quantifying the size of the problem in the UK. Literature is reviewed on the issues of primary healthcare, informal carers, etc. Current legislation related to the problem is reviewed; the "risk groups" are identified.
(2007, 3000 words)
The paper examines the effectiveness of a 'psychodynamic' approach in helping a teenager to discontinue his alcohol dependency. Psychoanalytic therapy is described in the context of Freud's theory. The problems of delivering drugs and alcohol counselling service are addressed.
(2007, 1100 words)
This essay examines the assessment process of a critically ill patient considering various aspects of his/her care in the intensive treatment unit (ITU), discussing different assessment tools, the role of the nurse, the importance of confidentiality, record keeping, etc.
(2007, 1400 words)
The paper examines physical and socio-psychological effects of AIDS in modern society focusing on the USA. The stigma of having AIDS is discussed; the stages and symptoms of the disease are described; the research into the treatment for HIV/AIDS is reviewed.
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