Category: Health

  • The Problem of Violence and Aggression in Health Care Services

    The problem of violence and aggression in health care services has received great attention over the last few years. Many health care workers have to be able to handle behavioral emergencies. It is important not only to be able to react or avoid such situations. The primary problem refers to the need to understand the…

  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration: Benzene Exposure Rule

    The OSHA proposal for benzene was aimed at limiting the amount of exposure from 10ppm to 1ppm. This rule was due to the reports in the media about the death of workers who were exposed to benzene levels that were above 10ppm, yet the initial limit set by OSHA was of 10ppm. It was opposed…

  • Mental Health Literacy on a Societal Level

    Mental health literacy refers to the information an individual has regarding mental disorders. According to researchers, the general population is not necessarily knowledgeable about certain aspects of psychological well-being (Furnham & Swami, 2018). A workshop that touches upon this health topic will focus on providing people with insight in terms of recognizing symptoms of mental…

  • Informatics and Healthcare Documentation

    In the course of the development of computer technologies, data transmission acquired a new electronic status. Needless to say that paper documentation is in the past and there is a tangible tendency to download all necessary information into the computer as it is considered to be the safest and effective method of data storage. However,…

  • Adolescent Participation in Preventive Health Behaviors: Differences between Asians and Latinos and Whites

    In the United States, one in every five children belonged to settlers during the year 2000. Nevertheless, the well-being and health characters of these great and drastically growing people continued to be understudied. Investigation on settler adolescents proposes that the proportions of risk characters like utilization of substance rise across generations though other health-associated characters…

  • Social Injustice and Racial Disparities in the Healthcare

    Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Overview of the Topic Review of Literature Discussion Ethical Considerations Conclusion References Abstract In the light of racial inequalities in social structures, ethnic disparities should be addressed in medical care. Systemic discrimination is also supported by social policy and implicit prejudice based on pessimistic assumptions. Coping with differences in care…

  • Analysis of Current MRSA Health Promotion Pamphlet

    Introduction Methicilin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacterial strain that is resistant to beta-lactam antibiotic penicillin. It is also known as multidrug resistant Staph. In the hospital set up, patients who make use of invasive devices, have compromised immune system, and have open wound have greater chances of getting infected with MRSA. Staphs are…

  • Using Statistics as a Helpful Tool in Health Care

    The use of statistics is a helpful tool utilized in a variety of fields. However, there are areas the successful functioning and development of which would suffer considerably without the application of such a tool. Health care is one of the industries the utilization of statistics in which allows promoting its benefits and eliminating drawbacks.…

  • The Impact of Technology on Mental Health

    In the contemporary world, symptoms of depression, stress, anxiety, and other mental disorders have become more prevalent among university students. Researchers have proven that time spent on social media, videos, and Instant messaging is directly associated with psychological distress. This bibliography examines different literature discussing how technology affects mental wellness. The scope of this research…

  • Reflection Paper: Stereotypes in Health Care

    Ageism, sexism, racism, other stereotypes, and social discrimination represent a severe challenge to the healthcare system. Significantly, older women are affected by bias when interacting with medical services. However, the ethnic and racial groups commonly face disparities in receiving care. This reflective paper investigates different manifestations of stereotypical approaches in the healthcare system, emphasizing older…