In this assignment I will describing the clinical investigations carried out and measurements made to diagnose and monitor the disorder of Mrs Bibi (Diabetes) and Mr Haque (Asthma)

M2: Unit 14: Explain possible difficulties involved with making diagnosis from signs and symptoms displayed by the individuals and the results of their investigation In this assignment I will describing the clinical investigations carried out and measurements made to diagnose and monitor the disorder of Mrs Bibi (Diabetes) and Mr Haque (Asthma) referring back to P1 and P2. When people suffer from diabetes they pass a lot of urine, lose weight without knowing and at the same time have an increased appetite as they feel hungry all the time. However, if you have asthma then the symptoms are that you will get out of breath and you will have wheezing noises. Also I am going to explain the possible difficulties involved with making diagnosis from signs and symptoms displayed by both my clients and the results of their investigations. How are diabetes and pre-diabetes diagnosed? The following tests are used for diagnosis: * A fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test measures blood glucose in a person who has not eaten anything for at least 8 hours. This test is used to detect diabetes and pre-diabetes. * An oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) measures blood glucose after a person fasts at least 8 hours and 2 hours after the person drinks a glucose-containing beverage. This test can be used to diagnose diabetes and pre-diabetes. * A random plasma glucose test, also called a

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In this essay I am going to be evaluating and assessing the work of Langer & Rodin and relating it to any other work that supports or contradicts their work.

In this essay I am going to be evaluating and assessing the work of Langer & Rodin and relating it to any other work that supports or contradicts their work. Langer & Rodin To explore the effects of decision-making and responsibility on residents in a nursing home, Langer and Rodin gave residents a houseplant. Residents were to make all the decisions about when and how much to water and how much sun to give their plant. Resident in the experimental group were also given other choices such as where they would prefer to receive visitors, whether they wanted see the weekly movie and which evening they wanted to attend (a movie was played on Thursdays and replayed on Fridays), etc. A comparison (control) group were also given plants but told that the nurses would take care of them. Those in this group were not encouraged to make decisions for themselves but were told that staff was there to help them. Issues were as similar as possible with the experimental and comparison groups except for the distinctions about who was in control and responsible for decisions. The researchers used various behavioural and emotional measures to judge the effect of the encouragement, for example, participation in activities at the nursing home, how happy the residents felt and how alert and active the residents were. Clear and dramatic improvement was made in the group given more

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With in this assignment I will discuss the health issues of obesity which is defined as an eating disorder and an associated serious health concern

With in this assignment I will discuss the health issues of obesity which is defined as an eating disorder and an associated serious health concern that is defined by excess weight Colditz & Dietz, (1999) I will also discuss the holist issues that may impact on an individual healthy lifestyle. I will identify one government policy that has been put in place to help alleviate the problem of obesity, and explore the nurse's role in relation to the policy. Using relevant evidence such as literature reviews and researched articles I will support my findings, and conclude by giving an overall summary of the main point of this essay. BMI is widely used to define obesity (WHO, 1998). And is calculated as BMI = Weight (kg)/Height2 (m). A person that is obesity has a larger amount of extra body fat and is more prone to the risks of serious health problems such as Heart disease, stroke, High blood pressure and Diabetes. (Cynthia Haines 2005). Obesity can be hereditary, but only develops from overeating, irregular meals and having a lack of daily physical activity Arne Astrup (2005) The Holism impact involves looking at every aspect of a person's life and wellbeing and trying to understand the reasons why they have developed theses holistic issues. This may involve there physical, physiological, social and spiritual impacts of there lifes. Kolcabu,R.,1997 defines holism as the

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In what ways did the Welfare legislation of the late 1940's mark a sea change in both attitudes and the provision of welfare services in Britain?

In what ways did the Welfare legislation of the late 1940's mark a sea change in both attitudes and the provision of welfare services in Britain? There is a lot of argument about when the Welfare state started; my personal view is that the ideology started in 1906 with the Liberal Reforms. When the Liberals came to power in 1906 attitudes were beginning to change, the Liberal politicians believed that something had to be done by the government to help the poor, the old and the unemployed. Seebohm Rowntree and Charles Booth both carried out detailed investigations into poverty and what impact it was having on the population, their studies both showed that times were very bad for the poor, with was making life intolerable for them. They struggled with poor housing, poor health, bad diet and just feeding the family was a never-ending struggle. With these findings it was very clear to all that things needed to change, what also convinced them was that when the Boer war had started in 1899, the men who had volunteered to join the army to fight, around 50% of the potential recruits were found to be unfit. In 1906 the Liberals passed the school meals act, this allowed local authorities to provide every child at school with a free hot meal, helping to provide a more satisfactory diet for school age children. Then in 1907 an act to carry out medical inspections at school was

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Evaluate the postmodern discourse concerning cosmetic surgery and the 'mask of aging' Western Societies

Evaluate the postmodern discourse concerning cosmetic surgery and the 'mask of aging' Western Societies. Grogan, Sarah (1999) Body Image: understanding body dissatisdaction in men, women and children. London and New York: Routledge 2 4 25 41 48 49-52 57 68 151 152 191 Body Image: The picture of our own body which we form in our mind, that is to say, the way in which our body appears to ourselves. (Schilder, 1950: 11) * (25) Slimness is seen as a desirable attribute for women in prosperous western cultures, and is associated with self-control, elegance, social attractiveness and youth...women have always been encouraged to change their shape and weight to conform to current trends. Through the ages women have undergone pain to attempt to conform to the current ideal. This is clear in relation to procedures such as foot binding and the wearing of restrictive corset, where women suffered discomfort and immobility in the name of particular fashions. In Western society in the 1990s we have replaced these practices with strict diets and cosmetic plastic surgery... * (49) The 1990s saw a significant increase in the numbers of women receiving cosmetic surgery in Britain and the US, especially liposuction and breast augmentation procedures. More and more women are turning to plastic surgery to change the shape of their bodies. * Not a recent phenomenon.... Not until the

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How important is the role of complementary therapies and medicines within a modern health service?

How important is the role of complementary therapies and medicines within a modern health service? Illustrate your answer with examples and, where possible, consider the impact that the growth of such remedies has had on attitudes within both the general public and the medical profession. Over the last decade peoples opinions towards medicine have changed, this has made a lot of people consider alternative treatment for illnesses, which before hand they would have been seen as witch craft. Nowadays it is more socially acceptable and is used more widely to treat illnesses or used just as a relaxation method. When investigating any form of medical treatment, whether that be CAM or scientific medicine we need to be asking questions; Is it effective? Is it safe? How is it regulated? People still make assumptions about complementary therapies, that it is outside the NHS so there is no regulating body to protect the clients or the practitioners, this is true for many areas but with continuing research and the need for more funding I believe that it will gain the recognition that it deserves, and this will open the door for more regulatory bodies to become mandatory. When people say that it is outside "conventional" medical training, this can be true but many practitioners of complementary therapy train for many years degree level, and there are 20 universities which offer

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Malaria - infection and cure

Malaria Malaria is a protozoal disease transmitted by the Anopheles mosquito (see fig.1 below). The illness is caused by one or more of the four plasmodia that infect humans; P. falciparum, P. vivax, P. ovale and P.malariae. The infection is spread when the mosquito seceretes the parasite whilst having its blood meal. Other transmission methods are rare but include: transfusion of blood, in utero as a result of malaria complicating pregnancy, or through the use of shared needles. Fig. 1 Showing the vector, the female anopheles mosquito. Malaria is the most common serious infection of humans. Around 2 billion people live in areas where malaria is endemic. In the western world malaria is episodic occurring mainly in travellers returning from holidays to these areas. (Mandell, 1995). In this look at malaria I will endeavour to look at the following aspects of the illness: The life cycle of the parasite, the pathological changes in the host, conventional and novel therapies, vaccine development and the economic burden it causes. The life cycle of the plasmodium parasite, (see fig.2): Within the Human Host Humans acquire malaria from sporozoites transmitted by the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito. ) S porozoites are released from the salivary gland of a female Anopheles mosquito and injected during the blood meal. 2) The sporozoites then travel through the

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Reflection of personal professional development

Task 3: From looking at the key influences on my personal learning and development, I identified and explained how and why six key influences affect my learning. These key influences were: time, friends, aspirations, employment, lifestyle and motivation. My personal learning and development may help to benefit others, such as service users, peer group, friends and family for a number of reasons, whether it benefits the groups in the present or future. My peer group could benefit from my personal learning process because I would be able to provide feedback from my experiences and any new skills or information I had gained I would be able to give guidance and pass on to my peers. Service Users would be able to benefit from my learning process because any mistakes I made I would be able to learn from them for the future. As I personally developed I would be able to provide service users with the knowledge they are safe and that I was well practiced and capable of carrying out required tasks by them. Personally from experience I would have gained confidence and that confidence I portrayed to the service user would give them confidence that they were safe. Working with service users gains any individual experience and each of us as learners can pass on methods, skills and information which increase the quality of care the service users receive. Family and friends could

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Promoting Good Health and The effects of ill health on the quality of an individuals life

Promoting Good Health Physical Health is a mixture of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being. Physical health includes total care of your body- fitness, cleanliness, and proper diet. Physical Health * Be active together * Plan unusual outings * Don't let bad weather stop you * Invest in basic facility, equipment or gear * Practice the idea of nutrient concentration * Provide education and validation Mental/Emotional health includes liking and accepting self, expressing emotions in a healthy manner, facing life's problems, and dealing with pressure or stress in a positive way. Emotional Health * Work through your own issues * make use of outside resources if needed * Introduce a variety of coping techniques * Take advantage of activities that promote inspect and growth Social health involves getting along with others, making and keeping friends, and working and getting along in a group. Social Health * Look for ways to become involved in the community * Discuss healthy and unhealthy relationships * Find or create a supportive environment We all should try to keep our health balance. This will bring us wellness- an overall state of well-being. Cognitive Health * Become involved in academic activities * Create informal learning moments * Plan educational outings * Encourage problem-solving Spiritual Health * Be

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Is The Sun Good For Us?

Is The Sun Good For Us? The sun is often portrayed as bad - it's UV radiation a cause of skin cancer and other harmful ailments, however without it we and most other animals and plants would not exist. It is also shown to have many positive effects such as vitamin D production. In my case study I am going to go into this in depth and try to find out whether the sun is good or bad for us. Points discussed will include: ~ The weather ~ Vitamin D production ~ Treatment of mental disorders ~ Treatment of diseases and cancers ~ Heat exhaustion ~ Cataracts ~ And skin cancer I believe that the sun is, overall, good for us. The evidence that persuades me is that without the Sun, the Earth's only source of energy would be geothermal. So, excepting some bacteria and small animals that live near geothermal vents under the oceans, all life on the planet would become extinct. Someone might disagree with me because they think that "it is a common misconception that the sun is necessary for the survival of human life."(killer boot-http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20061211111609AAVLYpH) the evidence they use is a test done on a wide variety of mammals that has shown that minimal exposure to the sun and it's harmful UV radiation could result in much healthier dispositions, including better tissue regeneration, eyesight and other positive characteristics. I would persuade

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