(Name) (Subject) (Name of Professor) (Date) There is no denying that X-rays are a potential threat to a person's health, but that threat also applies to the Radiologic Technician. X-rays are performed on a patient as directed by a Physician to find the cause of the physical malfunction in the body. This is so the patient does not have to go through life with the same pain day after day. However, a careful balance must be struck because of radiation. The health of RadiologicTechnologists and the patient are at risk when concerning X-rays because of the gamma radiation rays, yet X-rays are vital to finding out what the medical issue is.
With NHL doctors often not only aim the radiation to the one site but to the other lymph nodes in the region to make sure the cancer is not hiding in another node. Unfortunately side effects of both if used in the pelvic region can lead to sterility and due to the treatment for NHL, the treatment can be a cause of other cancers in the patient such as lung and brain cancer. When a patient has a poor
I agree with the reductions in costs, even in a medical error. I liked the way they conducted the research and how they handled their findings, yet when they found that EMRs did not really prevent medical errors and to not increase patient safety, I had to disagree. If an EMR is correctly formatted and records are kept precisely and consistently, then the safety of a patient would have to increase. EMRs keep track of medication allergies, mental disorders, chronic illnesses, current and pat medications and procedures, all this would be a tool to correctly prescribe, treat and care for a patient, reducing medical errors just by having knowledge of their
this gene so far is the only one to be studied and it is connected to color. The genetic mutations of not having the MC1R in abundance in your skin will but you at one of the greater risk factors for skin cancer. When the melanin absorbs to much ultraviolet light it damages the melanin putting you at rick for skin cancer. The mutations are both passed from parent to child and it is also caused by exposure to UV light. The recommendations for people who are genetically susceptible to getting skin cancer should not be over exposed to the sun.
Also, the patients general health at the time can effect the right treatment options. The next step when a treatment plan is formulated is to remove the abnormal lesion or mole. This typically can leave a permanent scar but is well worth it. Surgery is an option where a local incision is made and the most common treatment option for nodular melanoma. The only downside to this option is that it can result in a high risk of the lesion returning.
Radiographic film on the opposite side of the source is exposed when it is struck by radiation passing through the objects being tested. More radiation will pass through if there are cracks, breaks, or other flaws in the metal parts and will be recorded on the film. By studying the film, structural problems can be detected. Co-60 is used because it is an emitter of gamma rays which will penetrate metal parts. Co-60 has a half-life of 5.3 years and can be used in a chemically inert form held inside a sealed container.
In response to this, it is fact that the U.S Food and Drug Administration does regulate the indoor tanning industry so it does stay safe for individuals to use (Welton, 2011). The FDA requires that tanning facilities warn the consumers of the risks of indoor tanning before they use the tanning beds (Danish, 2012, para. 4). The first argument Welton makes is that the UV rays used in indoor tanning facilities cause skin cancer. This may be true however; the FDA does state that “development of skin cancer is a long process that could take decades.” ("Indoor Tanning: The Risks of Ultraviolet Rays", 2012).
The palliative team may consist of the doctors, nurses, councilors, social workers, dieticians, clergy, therapist and trained volunteers. “Palliative care addresses the emotional, physical, practical, and spiritual issues of cancer” (Arthur Unknown, 2010). However, considering that the breast cancer has metastasized to the lungs, and no further treatment options are viable, a hospice evaluation appears to be warranted. Hospice, like palliative care includes the same interdisciplinary team members. “Hospice care is a form of palliative care that is given to a person when cancer therapies are no longer controlling the disease.
This in turn only supports CT colonography as a better screening choice for colorectal cancer. The cons listed are bowel preparation for the patient prior to a colonoscopy is considered too harsh and can lead to other health problems, i.e. dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, cardiac irregularity. The evaluation of 49 studies showed positive patient outcomes with the use of CT colonography; however did not go further to mention if any future diagnostic testing was necessary. This is very important information for nurses to pass on to their patients informing them they should always ask more questions.
If a person is living with HIV/AIDs are very well protected against discrimination American with Disabilities Act does not allow discrimination for anyone who has HIV/AIDS and also protect the individuals friends and family from discrimination because a family member has HIV/AIDS. An individual feel that he or she has a form of discrimination can use resources to file a complaint with that hospital, doctor’s office, and health facilities. Currently there is prevention that can help many individuals stay safe and Congress is constantly passing laws to address