This essay will argue that Huttmann made a wise decision and did not commit a crime. She made a very difficult decision to free Mac of his misery and live with a peaceful conscience. During the 80's euthanasia was not a common procedure for hospitals. There are patients like Mac who are very ill and transformed from a strong, young person in to a skeleton trapped in a hospital bed. When people are very sick and have to lay in bed for months without showing a bit of progress, as in the majority of the cancer cases, they are in agony.“The Doctor believed that life must be extended as long they have the means and knowledge to do it” (Huttmann 114).
In Season 1. Lydia became very confused, fell, and fractured her hip. She was hospitalized and had undergone surgery to repair her hip. Danillo spent much of his time at the hospital, blaming the staff for not taking care of her, neglecting his own health during that time his blood pressure was elevated and several attacks of angina. He adjusted his medications according to the reading of his blood pressure and did not seek medical attention.
Abigail Zuger deduced that it was due to the fact that he was not taking a medication she prescribed, a white pill that was making the patient feel ill by ingestion. Abigail Zuger knew from the way the patient was discussing the medication that he had probably not taken one in some time. She concluded that since the patient had probably not been taking the medication he was feeling nauseated and explains to the patient that if he does not start taking the medication he could end up in the hospital. The patient then leaves leaving his prescription for the white pills on the table. The patient then sees Dr. Zuger again after a month and he felt a lot better.
This essay is a reflective account of one situation that occurred whilst on a community placement. This assignment will aim to identify the evidence base from which the actions of the nurse were decided in regards to the treatment that was provided. In order to discuss my own thoughts and feelings in regard to the actions and treatment that was given, this assignment will be wrote in the first person to identify areas where I can develop my knowledge and future practice (Webb, 1992). To assist with my reflection, the use of the What? model of structured reflection will be used (Driscoll, 1994).
Gibb's reflective cycle is a simple logical approach which helps to support the clear picture of event and further evaluate the feelings felt at the time of situation. Therefore Gibb's cycle help us to analyse what to do, if the situation may happen again. The aim of assignment will determining and utilizing teaching and learning strategies to support failing students achieve their learning outcomes and also creating and enhancing the learning environment for these students. Description : A 3rd year nursing student, Marie, was allocated in a community care in her final placement for 6 weeks. During midterm assessment, author determined the Marie's learning outcomes which is lack of confidence on the safe administration of medication for patients due to inability to undertake calculation of the drug dosage.
For me this scenario provided a unique experiential moment from which to learn hence I have chosen to highlight it here as my case scenario. As part of my clinical experience on the postnatal ward, I worked under the supervision of a mentor. On the morning in focus, we had six women and six babies as our caseload for the day. The NMC, (2004a) requires that I guard
University of Phoenix Material Assessment Tools Analysis Purpose of this assignment is to provide the student with the opportunity to examine assessment tools that evaluate on-physical measures. Applying Watson’s Theory of Human caring integrates the mind-body-spirit dimensions. Nurses should be knowledgeable in tools to expand the abilities of nurses to assess and evaluate clients in various stages and states of health, illness, stress and life. • Prepare and submit a 1,050 – 1,400 word, APA-formatted paper, which includes: o A selection of three assessment tools below o Using the Online Library, research the selected tools o Describe each tool and the population for which it might be useful. State data about tool such as cost, length, and ease in using tool, for what populations it is best designed, and validity of information gained o Describe how this tool could enhance the assessment phase of the nursing process and impact quality of health care delivered by the nurse • Apply these tools to the vulnerable population described in the Vulnerable Population and Self-Awareness assignment of Week Two Assessment Tools: Adult Life Stress Measurement Beck Depression Inventory Calgary Family Assessment Model Coping Resources Inventory for Stress Daily Hassles Scale Derogatis Stress Profile Dysfunctional Attitude Scale Family Adaptability and Cohesion Scale Family Hardiness Index Feetham Family Functioning Survey Hassles and Uplifts Inventory Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile (HLPL-II) Health Self-Determination Index (HSDI) Health Self-Determination Index for Children (HSDI-C) Index of Core Spiritual Experiences Mini-Mental State Exam Perceived Stress Scale Schoolager’s Coping Strategies Inventory Social Support Questionnaire Spiritual Involvement & Beliefs Scale Spiritual Perspective Scale
Robert Crutchley – Essential Skills for Nursing Practice SDH1032-N Simon Cripps – Module Tutor and Zoned Academic Summative Assessment – Reflective Account Year One Submitted – 7th January 2013 Cohort 1201 Word Count 2931 This essay will discuss, assess, investigate, question and explore issues which relate to my first year as a student nurse. Evidence based knowledge and practice will be analysed and used to justify the essay content and conclusion. Five essential skills clusters will be reflected upon, which are: care, compassion and communication; organisational aspects of care; infection prevention and control; nutrition and fluid management; medicines management. The Nursing and Midwifery Council document the code: Standards of conduct, performance and ethics for nurses and midwives, 2008 (NMC,2008) and hereby referred to as “the code” will be used reflecting on specifics such as vulnerability, safeguarding, safety, consent, autonomy, therapeutic interventions, duty of care, choice, decision making, rights, responsibilities, communication, accountability, advocacy, confidentiality, health and well-being, law and record keeping. With regard to confidentiality the content will preserve anonymity throughout, consent forms would have been included should they have been applicable in order to comply with the consent and confidentiality policy of the school of health and social care and other legal legislation and guidance (NMC, 2008).
This is important in nurses’ practice as it has been used to assess students in linking theory to practice (Jasper, 2003) and also students can use it to examine their personal thoughts and actions so that they can obtain a clearer picture of a particular situation and to acknowledge their own behaviour (Nursing times 2011). The reflective model has six stages namely: description, feelings, evaluation, analysis, conclusion and action plan (Gibb’s, 1988).However, the first step is to write a reflective description based on the preparation of the teaching session. I was allocated in a small group of twelve adult nursing students to prepare a teaching session using a PowerPoint presentation in a classroom environment for twenty minutes. I have chosen a nurse related topic titled the development of pressure sores in adult patients because recent research has shown that post operative patients are at high risk of developing pressure sores due to lack of mobility. So I realised that it is important for me to educate student nurses on how to relieve pressure areas and to create awareness about this condition as it is
The student nurse will reflect on health promotion issues as this stood out to me in several areas, The student nurse discovered that although we can nurse a patient back to health it is so important to make the patient aware of how necessary it is for them to participate in their care by adhering to what is recommended to them by various members of the Multidisciplinary Team and the devastating consequences that the patient can encounter if advice is ignored. The student nurse will use the Gibbs (1988) reflective cycle, this encouraged thinking systematically about all phases of an activity. Gibbs (1988) is descriptive with regards to feelings, evaluation, analysis, conclusions and action plans, therefore ideal for this assignment. Although I experienced many different aspects of care regarding health promotions this assignment will concentrate mainly on a single event that will stay with me throughout my nursing career. According to Scottish Government (2010) Healthcare Quality Strategy for NHS Scotland, nurse’s carers and people at the heart of the healthcare and care delivery services should improve conditions in NHS Scotland and the care provided, on reading this strategy I understand a nurses responsibility, but the importance of patient participation in their own care is invaluable and the cooperation and communication with the Multidisciplinary Team is essential to complete patient care package to the highest standard.