P1 – In this Unit I will explain two different careers in the health sector. The two careers I will be discussing are Paramedics and Dentistry; the roles they do and what qualifications they need. Paramedics What Do Paramedics Do? A paramedic is the senior healthcare professional at an accident or a medical emergency. Working on their own, or with an emergency care assistant or ambulance technician, they assess the patient's condition and give essential treatment.
Chiropractors can specialize in certain injuries, like injuries related to sports, neurology, orthopedics, pediatrics, nutrition, internal disorders, or diagnostic imaging. Chiropractors focus more on the source of an injury or pain rather than just temporarily relieve pain and symptoms. Some tasks a chiropractor performs. One such medical condition which individuals may experience relates to back problems. This is where the role of a chiropractor enters the picture.
Ateneo de Zamboanga University College of Nursing NURSING SKILLS OUTPUT (NSO) Report No. 13 CLOSED REDUCTION Description: Closed reduction is a method used for treating fractures in which the physician manipulates the fractured bones from the outside of the body to correctly position them without making an incision to access the site of the fracture. This method of fracture treatment is preferred in many settings and it will be tried first in some cases even if a doctor fears that surgical treatment may be required. Closed reductions can be used to treat not just fractures, but also dislocations. Materials/ Equipment Needed: Local Anesthesia Cast/splint x-ray Local Anesthesia Cast/splint x-ray Procedures: 1.)
People can go to a family doctor or rheumatologist to be diagnosed. A rheumatologist is a doctor who helps people with problems in the joints, bones, and muscles. Rheumatoid arthritis can be hard to diagnose because. There is no single test for the disease .The symptoms can be the same as other kinds of joint disease .The full symptoms can take time to develop. To diagnose rheumatoid arthritis, doctors use medical history, physical exam, x rays, and lab tests.
Diabetes-related death rates are steadily decreasing In 2007, nearly 7,500 Australians died from diabetes and causes related to diabetes. This is 5.4% of all deaths in that year. Between 1997 and 2007, deaths from diabetes-related causes dropped by 16%, from 39 to 32 deaths per 100,000 population, taking into account differences in age structure over time (Figure 1). Figure 1: Diabetes-related deaths, 1997–2007 Notes 1. Directly age-standardised to the 2001 Australian population.
Dr. Scruggs became a general dentist two years ago. As a dentist, he observes teeth problems and oral diseases, identifies the problems, and treats them with the proper care. He feels like his responsibilities as a dentist are to go to work, treat patients, and diagnose the problems. The part he likes the most about his work is having daily contact with patients to treat them. However, the only thing he does not like about being a dentist is the perception that some patients have about being treated.
10 Introduction In working with patients who have suffered any type of amputation, prosthetists must be aware that the limb loss are only one of several morbidities with which the individual will need to cope and live with. Amputation is a triple threat. It involves loss of function, loss of sensation, and loss of body image. The wonder of it is that so many adapt so well, thanks to their resilience and the ingenuity and dedication of those who care for them. Other frequently encountered challenges include phantom-limb pain; pain within the residual limb; additional pain symptoms affecting the neck, shoulders, back, and sound-side limb; overuse syndromes; elevated anxiety rates and depression; and a compromised quality of life.
On the path of becoming an X-ray Technician What is an X-ray Technician? An X-ray Technician is a medical professional who works with imaging equipment. The job of a technician is to follow the doctor orders, position patients’ correctly to properly take the picture that has been ordered by the doctor. It may require turning and lifting to those who has disability problems, and many hours on your feet. Being an x-ray technician so much more than just detecting broken bones, it also recognizes diseases.
In these circumstances, medication is the main source of relief and should be taken regularly-not just when pain occurs. Alternative methods of relieving pain and other symptoms can help to relieve discomfort, such as gently massaging cream or oil into the hands and feet (Swann, 2011). There is no known cure for rheumatoid arthritis. Many people turn to alternative therapies to try and alleviate some of the symptoms, but it is extremely important that they complement not replace conventional care. Some of the alternative therapies that people will try are massage, meditation, tai chi and acupuncture.
Jaclyn Walsh 3/9/10 Science Biography Why Drugs Are Bad For You Introduction: This essay is about how to not take drugs even after the ages 18 and 21. You will learn how to be healthy and how to make others be healthy by telling them and your friends this. I believe people shouldn’t take drugs and I hope someday I can stop that! Drugs are very bad for you because you can injure your lungs or you can die from it. After smoking cigarettes, tobacco, or cigars, some people don’t want to quit because they think they will gain weight.