Critics in the past, prior to the opening of Insite, were worried that the opening of a facility that allowed drug use would inevitably attract drug-related crime. These assumptions presented a valid downside to the site, yet in many studies they were proven to be irrelevant. According to a study that was published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, which looked at the correlation between Insite and drug-related crime, the authors conclude that, “All measures of public
This group was developed in 1982 by a friend of Higgins. From their small work in flats and going door to door, they then raised their status to a charitable one, and then to a trust so that people could donate to them as well as work for them in order to raise awareness. The mission of this group is to: • Increase awareness of sexual health within the UK while at the same time minimising the spread of STIs in the UK. They do this by trying to increase the quantity of sexual care health services around the UK. • Making sure that the people of the UK are aware that they are receiving the best treatment possible for HIV from the support services.
It is also important that in NHS hospitals, every patient should be treated with a new and clean needle each time they have and injection. The local community around the Neath Port Talbot area provide information on sexual health and the importance of contraception. Information may be shared through the Relationship Advice Drop-in service (RADS) and this is available across twelve different venues across Neath Port Talbot, in colleges and also in youth clubs. They address how many people are at risk
However, there are many pros and cons to each side of the argument. Physician-assisted suicide is unethical based on the Hippocratic Oath, but is ethical based on the patient’s views – which sometimes outweigh the morals of a physician. Physician-assisted suicide first became an issue when our society decided that it was neither moral nor ethical for a physician to help end a terminally ill patient’s life. According to Katie Pickert, Dr. Jack Kevorkian brought lots of attention to the topic during the “epic assisted suicide battle of the 1990s” (1). People who argue with Kevorkian for physician-assisted suicide feel that by helping a patient end his or her life peacefully is helpful to family and friends.
It becomes complicated due to political manipulations. It is very difficult to successfully implement government intervention. It may result in some kind of overwhelming aspect in some countries with limited resources. After reviewing these negative aspects, there are many alternatives which can be used to achieve the same pricing control goal. It can be made through making shifts in the financial methods, such as the expansion of insurance coverage.
Understanding cultural competence is a must in todays’ healthcare profession. In order to reach many of the diverse cultures in our country, healthcare providers must understand the customs and beliefs of the patient. Project Street Beat is an organization that provides HIV education and crises intervention to people living on the streets of The Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens (HRSA, 2001). Project Street Beat (PSB) incorporates the eight elements of cultural competence in the following ways. PSB defines culture broadly by including an understanding of the cultural aspects of poverty, addiction and street life.
Since there are such differences between the wealthy and the poor in this country there're also large differences in the system of education from place to place. Throughout the years many have tried different solutions to attempt to close the gap. Under the Bush administration the No Child Left Behind Act was developed to address the Achievement gap. Since this Act, there has been a large amount of conflict concerning both the completion and the impact that the act has actually had on the achievement gap as it relates to Black and White students. This continuing challenge is deeply harmful to the African American community, to our state, our nation, and our democracy.
Informative Speech Outline written by: Joyce Taus Title: The Medical Properties of Marijuana Purpose: To inform the audience of marijuana’s medicinal components and explain the medical benefits as well as the risks associated with the medication. Thesis: The five main factors to understanding marijuana’s role in medicine are: 1) Overview of cannabis and its chemical actions in humans. 2) Symptoms Treated, 3) Specific modes of administration, 4) Benefits of the drug, and 5) Risks of the drug. I. Introduction A. Hook (Gain the audience’s attention): Marijuana’s unregulated use in treating medical conditions started around 100 B.C.
Flu Vaccine for the Geriatric Population: Health Education Cora L. Sweeney Oakland University The objective of this Health Education Deliverable is to assess and observe a clinical setting in which geriatric residents who reside in congregated living who are ages 65 yrs. and older, attend a flu clinic. Flu clinics for this particular population are being held in both assisted living and memory care facilities. Residents of these communities are looking not only to seek administration of the flu shot, but also to attain information about this season’s strain of the flu as well as this year’s flu vaccine. Residents come to the flu clinic of their own free will or are assisted by caregivers.
We offer support services for our tenants with 2 programs. Turning Point (http://www.tpcp.org/) and Wellspace Health (http://www.wellspacehealth.org/index.htm) and have in house counselors that provide support in the form of rides to the doctor, or grocery store and the food bank to name a few. They also supply bus passes and pick up medications for the tenants. We also host NA and AA meetings on site. We have medical professional teach about the spread of HIV/AIDS and how to keep safe if they are still using needles.