Category: Health & Medicine

Epidemiology is the study of causes, patterns, and consequences of health conditions and diseases in certain population groups. It is the foundation of public health that underpins evidence-based medicine by identifying disease risk factors and preventive medicine objectives (LibreTexts, 2021). Epidemiologists assist with study design, collecting and statistically analyzing data, as well as with interpreting…

Table of Contents Introduction Overview of Article Conclusion References Introduction Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are susceptible to drinking alcohol, smoking, or using drugs as compared to those without ADHD. They experiment with substance abuse at tender ages than those kids without it. In addition, they are at higher risk of developing substance use disorder…

Table of Contents Physician-Assisted Suicide Alzheimer’s Disease Genetics Genomics References Physician-Assisted Suicide Physician-assisted suicide, also called euthanasia, is when a healthcare provider makes it easy for patients to die by giving them the tools they need to end their lives. It is a way for people with terrible, incurable illnesses to end their lives with…

A mitigation plan is a process that identifies and provides actions that minimize the loss of lives, business, property, and occurrence of other hazards. Minimizing these losses happens through following the steps taken in the contingency plan. A mitigation plan deployed in addressing failures within a testing plan should involve developing a high level of…

Table of Contents Introduction Prevalence and Etiology Health Disparities/Inequities Interventions Conclusion References Introduction CVD describes a cluster of conditions that affect the circulatory system and heart. CVD includes heart failure, stroke, coronary heart disease, and peripheral vascular diseases. “In America, approximately 23.5 percent of people die due to CVD” (Balfour et al., p 1, 2016).…

Compliance in the healthcare industry refers to the proactive measures taken within an organization to reduce the risk of fraudulent activity, unnecessary spending, or inappropriate patient care. A compliance program is an ongoing process that ensures that legal, ethical, and professional standards are met and communicated throughout an entire healthcare organization. This process is designed…

Table of Contents Introduction Month Variances Additional Data Strategy Conclusion References Introduction In healthcare facilities, many factors can affect deviations from the original budget. To establish and track budget variances, it is essential to keep a record of finances through variance analysis. Each new budget is built based on the previous variance data and the…

Table of Contents Introduction Theoretical Base Justification Significance and Relevance of the Problem Literature Review Design and Methodology Conclusion References Introduction The topic of this study is the prevention of suicide attempts leading to the death of patients and medical personnel in emergency department. The main concern of the study is the fact that patient…

The individuals who know what to do are a nation’s most valuable resource during a crisis. At all levels, the world depends on skilled employees. This is required to safeguard public health, identify dangers, and make wise decisions regarding disease or a natural disasters. A skilled staff is trained by the Division of Global Health…

The SMART concept means that objectives and goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. To develop effective indicators for evaluating healthcare performance, one must set achievable goals and objectives and add value to the company (World Health Organization, 2019). In healthcare, this means that the goals and objectives are set to add value to…