The safety of our patients is our number one priority when giving medical care. However, the core concept of theory help us guide our knowledge which adapt and applied to clinical setting. Theory is a fundamental factor of nursing practice, education, research and outcomes. Core concept that Is Common These theories develop by many theorist that serve as guide in nursing. The core concept of nursing is the diversity in healthcare settings dealt with the disparity between theorist of Florence Nothingale and Jean Watson.
Provide patient centered care that involves patient safety, advocacy for the patient and collaboration with other health care providers. The implication is to provide the best care possible for the individual (DEC, p. 2-3.) Metaparadigm discusses the direction that Lamar University (faculty) are instilling in the nursing program. Which describes health, humanity, person, society, environment a reflection of Nightingales Philosophy.
Patient Confidentiality should apply when a nurse or others need to gain access to patient information, especially when the patient information may include basic identifiers for patients past, present or future physical and mental health conditions. Confidentiality also applies when giving
Effective communication between patients and healthcare providers is a critical element to quality healthcare” (Healthcare Communication). Effective communication is essential when speaking with patients, other health care professionals, and families. According to Arnold and Boggs (2011), “Therapeutic communication is the primary means through which nurse and client exchange information about health matters, plan treatment approaches, reach
Not only is it important for healthcare providers to construct and implement a treatment plans, but also to involve patients in medical decision making about their treatment. To determine effectiveness, healthcare providers must assess how treatment of the illness effects the patient in addition to their own evaluation of treatment. The dictionary definitions of effective are (a) adequate to accomplish a purpose, producing the intended or expected result; (b) in operation or in force, functioning; (c) producing a deep or vivid impression; (d) prepared and available for service; and (e) a member of the armed forces fit for duty or active service (“Effective”, n.d. a). According to Stedman’s Medical Dictionary (2006), the medical definitions of effective are (a) the extent to which a treatment achieves its intended purpose; (b) A measure of the accuracy or success of a diagnostic or therapeutic technique when carried out in an average clinical environment. According to Wikipedia (n.d. b), the usage of effective includes (a) mathematics, can be used as a synonym of
For these reasons there’s the need for Clinical decision support system (CDSS) to support the physicians in making right clinical decisions. Defining Clinical decision support system (CDSS) Clinical decision support system (CDSS) provides clinicians, staff, patients or other individuals with knowledge and person-specific information, intelligently filtered or presented at appropriate times, to enhance health and health care. [1] CDSS encompasses a variety of tools to enhance decision-making in the clinical workflow. These tools include computerized alerts and reminders to care providers and patients; clinical guidelines; condition-specific order sets; focused patient data reports and summaries; documentation templates; diagnostic support, and contextually relevant reference information, among other tools. This paper will discuss the need for CDSS in the health sector particularly on clinical tasks.
Personal and Professional Health Care Communication Annie Trinh HCS 350 December 11, 2013 Litanya Simien-Robnett Personal and Professional Health Care Communication Communication is an essential component of professional nursing. The knowledge and utilization of effective communication among professional health care providers directly effects their patient health outcomes. It allows health care professionals to obtain and share crucial data, teach and express their thoughts and concerns. It is a mode of transportation to utilize knowledge and convey a plan of action for progress and improvement. It is a way for professionals to embody and project change, to make a difference.
PHYSICAN, PATIENT, & HOSPITAL RELATIONSHIPS The physician-patient relationship is essential to the health care system today. The bond of trust between all parities is vital to the success of the patient diagnostic care. During the beginning phases a fiduciary relationship with the patient, physician and hospital a contract is drafted. Showalter, J. (2012) suggests that the contract necessary to form a physician-patient relationship can be either express (as when you fill out financial responsibilities forms at the doctors’ office) or implied.
Comparison of Chlorhexidine Gluconate and Povidone Iodine in central line catheter care Introduction: Evidence based practice: Globally, nursing is one of the most honorable professions among healthcare providers. Nursing is caring, which focuses on patients’ comfort and nurses act as advocators. An advocate means a person who defends or argues for the rights of others (Oman Nursing and Midwifery Council (ONMC) 2011). For example, a nurse might face a situation which needs his/her advocacy skills to fight for the patients’ right. Therefore, nurses should be up to date with knowledge, skills and attitude by introducing significant evidence into their practice (ONMC 2011).
Primary care is an essential care that concentrates on improving people’s health by education, affordable care, accessibility, early detection, and prevention of diseases. According to Shi, “One of the goals of primary care is to bring health care as close as possible to where people live and work” ( 2010, p.169). Primary care professionals play immense role in patients’ care, because they “serve as patient advisors and advocates” (Shi, 2010, p.169). Nurses as one of the primary care professionals play major role in patients care. Nursing assessment skills are essential in prevention, early diagnosis and treatment.