Identify and discuss health policies that apply to the topic. (This requires approximately 600 words and is to be supported with evidence and in-text referencing). Throughout this review on the health issue of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) explore and examine the policies and guidelines applied to the health problem. According to Mayo Clinic (2018) that Sudden infant death Syndrome does not yet have a treatment; however, they claim there are safe sleeping practices to reduce risk. According to New...
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Health policy refers to decisions, plans, and actions that are undertaken to achieve specific health care goals within a society (World Health Organization, 2019). It outlines priorities and the expected roles of different groups; and it builds consensus and informs people (WHO, 2019). Health care policy implicates the nursing field on so many levels. There are around four million nurses practicing in the United States of America, Nurses have the potential to change and influence policy change on a local...
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Policies regarding health are essentially plans that are subsequently put into action. These policies help to guide health care professionals in providing care to achieve specific health-related goals. (WHO, 2019). My personal interpretation of health policy is basically rules and regulations set forth by various government agencies to guide health care professionals in providing evidence-based, ethical medical care. A health care policy is considered to be successful if it can clearly define goals and targets for both the short and...
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Abstract: On the exit of Tsars Central Asia including Kazakhstan was plagued with malaria, leprosy, polio, diphtheria, and tuberculosis.[footnoteRef:2] The general mortality rate was 30.2 per 1000 inhabitants and infant mortality rate was 272.0 per 1000 births. In 1913, average life expectancy was under 32.0 years, and 0.4 doctors were available per 10,000 inhabitants in Kazakhstan.[footnoteRef:3] The condition in Russia was not far better and as such soon after October 1917, Communist regime in Moscow established, in June 1918, the...
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While scientific evidence, in theory, plays a crucial role in predicting issues that influence the health care policy agenda, its role, in reality, does not always reflect this. Sutherland, et al. (2012) asserted that science and public policy makers have always gone hand in hand, the significance of one to the other has always been acknowledged but in recent times there has been an evolving discussion on how to optimally achieve this. This has continued to the point where āevidence-based...
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Many people know Health care in Scotland is free and people believe that everything under the NHS is provided with this āfree health careā. This is not always the case. As I was sitting in the waiting room of an orthodontist a young boy came out from his checkup. At the desk, he was told that because he lost his first brace, the second set would have to be bought yourself. Obviously, this would be a shock. Turning up to...
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The world health organisation (2014) states that mental health is a condition of mind which includes psychological, social and emotional well-being. Mental health can also be a great factor in how an individual feels, thinks and act thereby determining how a person handles stress, make choices and relates to other people around. The US department of health and human services further state that mental health is a very important aspect of health as it affects every stage of life, from...
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The health and well-being of all people should be a number one priority, especially to those veterans, military and their families. Unfortunately, it is not a priority. There has been a lot of research done throughout the years that portrays the negative consequences our veterans and military undergo through the transition of military life to civilian life. I admit that when the Trump administration has taken over, health care for veterans and those on active duty have become somewhat better....
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Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) is a serious, debilitating condition which affects around 5% of the UKās population, therefore it is vital that the advice given by health care professionals to help cope with this disorder is accessible to all those who require it. Currently, once an individual is diagnosed with GAD, the main recommended treatment is cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help control their anxiety levels as it is regarded as one of the most effective treatments. However, the lengthy...
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As we are in the center of a presidential campaign where several politicians are debating the need for a huge health reform, it is important to talk about the current health care policy focusing so heavily on cost and relatively little on quality. Health insurance remains a big topic in American policy, with critical discussions about affordable care provision and the overall expense of health care. The purpose of health care coverage is to separate individuals from high cost pressures...
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The provision of health care in the United States (U.S.) does not function as a logical and interconnected system network designed to work together in a coherent manner. Instead, it is devoid of any unity and remains poorly structured in terms of funding, insurance delivery, distribution and payment processes. In a system that is fundamentally fractured and in which the different system components fit together only loosely, there is little standardization. Since a central agency like government does not control...
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Thank you for taking the time to read about and address the health issues that are prevalent in the 30th District as mentioned in my previous memo. I would be happy to provide additional details and evidence on the rates of readmission to Dallas hospitals for cardiovascular-related health issues. I would like to use health statistics and data from our friends in France to compare their health care system and lower rates of readmissions for cardiovascular-related health issues, despite the...
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Most countries in the world can get and provide good and ample medical coverage to each of their citizens throughout and give good healthcare facilities by the provision of universal health care coverage. Though this may be a factor that helps in the inclusion of all ages and all people in these countries, the United States of America offers a new and all-round system towards healthcare. This has impacted more than just the inclusion of all ages but also it...
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When investigating the impacts of Medicaid, the emotional parts in social insurance spending and the portion of GDP committed to human services have raised worries about the negative effect of medicinal services cost swelling on the U.S. economy. The impacts are probably going to happen over all segments of the economy ā governments, organizations and families ā as all these interrelated parts assume a significant job in the arrangement, financing and utilization of medicinal services in the US. For instance,...
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The second leading cause of death in the United States for the Asian and Pacific Islander populations is cardiovascular disease. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2017) state that about 22.2% of the Asian and Pacific Islander population die from heart disease. The reduction of mortality rates associated with heart disease can be prevented with the control of modifiable risk factors. Modifiable risk factors that contribute to heart disease include prevention and control of high blood pressure, smoking cessation, and...
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is the use of technology and machines to work and react in place of humans, conducting functions that were previously thought to require human reasoning and problem solving skills. That is the ideal definition at least. However, to this day, most AI applications have been only successfully programmed to carry out specific tasks or solve pre-defined problems. AI is not something new, but there have been significant advances made in the field these past few years. It...
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The new provision of work requirements and reporting was proposed by the Trump Administrationās Centers of Medicare and Medicaid in 2018 (Latham, 2018). This provision requires people to either involve in 80 hours of job or community engagement per month to be eligible for Medicaid unless they get an exemption. Exemption of these requirements applies to pregnant, 50 years and older populations, students, caregivers and people with disabilities, who are deemed unfit for any kinds of jobs (Anna L.Goldman, Steffie...
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āVA insurance is refusing to pay his surgical bill since the surgery was not performed at a VA hospital and Jason is currently appealing that decisionā (Khan, 1). This is a problem majority of veterans may face when needing assistance with bills or money. Veteransā benefits system has been around ever since the 17th century when pilgrims passed a law to protect citizens who joined the army to protect against Pequot Native Americans. These laws protected any soldier injured or...
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āThe Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacksā, by Rebecca Skloot (2010) tells a story of a poor African American woman whose cancer cells were extracted without her awareness or consent and used for medical research at a lab of the Johns Hopkins University hospital. These cancer cells, later known as HeLa cells would become a major breakthrough in the field of medical research. The story is told from the viewpoint of a reporter who was diligent and thorough in collecting large...
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Accountability represents an under-explored terms lies at the core of any effort to improve quality, build team, and get results Accountability acknowledges the reality of situation (perceives, sees and relate to it) and accepts the responsibility for the situation, finds and implements creative solutions to problems (solves it), and exhibit the commitment and the courage needed to follow through (does it). Equitable health care is an integral part of the health system, and the accountability in health care is directly...
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An Overview of Health Care Financing in Taiwan Taiwan is a small island in the eastern part of Asia (midway between the Japan and the Philippines) that is constantly under political debate and diplomatic isolation. Taiwan has been independent since the 1950s, yet China has claimed sovereignty over Taiwan and insists nations cannot have official relations with both countries (Adams, 2010). Taiwan is not formally recognized by the United Nations (UN) and World Health Organization (WHO) which has brought concerns...
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How Gender Discrimination, age, and sexual orientation is Relevant to Health and Social Care and in society. Description The aim of this reflective assessment through the application of the Gibbs models (1998) is to highlight how the practice of inequality and discrimination by gender, age, and sexual orientation is relevant to health and social care settings and in society. Apart from these, the reflective assessment is also concerned with the issues highlighted in the lectures in the form of the...
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The Republic of Sudan is situated in the northeast of Africa and is considered to be a low-middle-income country. It is the third largest African country in terms of geographical coverage after Algeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The nation has a well-established healthcare system with many drawbacks, mostly due to economic and administrative factors followed by prolonged political turmoil and sanctions. Public health expenditure (percent of GDP) stayed at about 1% and, at best, was closer to...
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A challenge for Canadian health care is access. Most Canadians have timely access to world-class care for critical emergencies such as stroke, cancer care, and heart problems. However, for less critical problems the wait time can be as long as months or even years. āIn Canada, only 38 percent of people report being able to see their primary care provider the same day or next day when they call. France, Australia and the United Kingdom all report 50 percent or...
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In 2008, President Obama became president of the United States and one of his goals was to lower goal healthcare cost. Part of this reform was to improve the quality of life of United States citizens by ensuring they receive health insurance regardless of wealth or job. What was beneficial to the elder population behind his Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, is to improve preventative measures and prescription drug coverage for millions of seniors who were paying out-of-pocket. Additionally, there...
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has defined healthcare as, āA good health system delivers quality services to all people, when and where they need them. The exact configuration of services varies from country to country, but in all cases requires a robust financing mechanism; a well-trained and adequately paid workforce; reliable information on which to base decisions and policies; well maintained facilities and provision to deliver quality medicines and technologies.ā āRight to liveā Part III of our constitution has stated...
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