The ER and Applying Comfort to Patients and Families
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As an ER nurse, it is easy to get caught up in the fast pace of the environment, to focus on the technical and critical nature of nursing in the ER and to forget that patients are people with hopes and fears and dreams rather than just people exhibiting illnesses and crying out in pain for immediate release. It is even easier in a rush to forget that these patients have families that care deeply for the welfare of their loved ones in need of urgent medical care and what that implies. For this reason, I sometimes repeat the hospital mission to myself like a mantra to help bring me out of my single-minded focus on the medical well-being of patients and be open to dealing with their immediate emotional well-being as well, as required by the necessity for providing comfort as well. 5 references. jvERexpe.rtf
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The Evolving Role of Pharmacists
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A 3 page contention that the role of pharmacists in today's health care environment is progressively becoming more involved in patient welfare. This transition, although deeply resented by much of the medical arena, is justified given that the degree of knowledge which pharmacists have in regard to drugs could be expected to decrease the degree of error which could cause patient harm. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Future of Complimentary Alternative Medicine (CAM)
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A 4 page overview of the status of CAM within mainstream medicine. The author asserts that while a growing percentage of Americans are pursuing alternative approaches to healthcare, mainstream medicine still exhibits some reluctance in accepting these practices. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Health Benefits of Garlic
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This 4 page paper provides information about the benefits of garlic. Its positive effect on blood pressure and cholesterol is highlighted.
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The History of Marijuana; Legal Status and Usage
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This 5 page paper looks at the history and use of marijuana, also known as cannabis. The paper starts with the ancient world an its’ use for ritual purposes as well as food and cloth and traces the its position to the modern day and the laws which prohibit it allow its use. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
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The Importance of Belief and Ritual in the Healing Process
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of articles that address the significance of belief and ritual in the healing process. This paper outlines the elements that impact the healing process, including the placebo effect. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Medicinal Uses of Roses
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A 5 page overview of the pharmacological manner in which roses have been use throughout the history of mankind. While many are skeptical, roses have a value beyond their beauty. This value lies in their ability to heal and calm. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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THE MIND/BODY CONNECTION AND PSYCHONEUROIMMUNOLOGY
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This 6 page paper discusses the connection betwen the mind and body on the health of a person. Specific examples are given, conclusions drawn. Quotes cited from the text: Mind/Body Connection by Hafen, Karren, Frandsen, and Smith. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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The Relationship Between Diet and Cancer
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This 5 page paper provides an overview in respect to dietary factors as they relate to cancer. Research includes information related to prevention as well as foods that are beneficial in helping cancer patients. Recent research is included. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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The Role of Belief and Ritual in Healing
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A 6 page discussion of the importance of belief and ritual in the healing process. The author points out that both can be either simplistic or complex and uses the example of percussion as a ritual that is common to many cultures. Data is presented that percussion is indeed of medical benefit to some individuals. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Role of the Physician: Differing Views in Accordance with Age, Gender, Ethnicity and Occupation
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A 4 page contention that while medicine is evolving to be more humanistic, physicians seem intent on maintaining a solely empirical approach to healing. The author suggests that traditional cultures and women most often prefer the humanistic approach. Age, however, is a variable factor in determining an individual's perception of the ideal role of medicine and physicians. While the old of traditional cultures prefer the humanistic approach, the young of those cultures prefer the empirical. Just the opposite can be observed for mainstream culture. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Use Of Acupuncture In Pain Management
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Acupuncture is becoming a popular treatment for pain management. This 5 page paper argues that popularity of acupuncture is based on its effectiveness, however; its continued use by those in the international medical community is based on the research that confirms its effectiveness. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Use of Herbal Medicines
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This 6 page paper addresses the subject of herbal medicines and whether or not they should be used in conjunction with prescription drugs. Echinacea and St. John's wort are specifically mentioned. The paper concludes that using herbal products can be beneficial but caution should prevail. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Use of Humor and Laughter as Therapeutic Tools
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This 10 page paper provides an overview of the theoretical perspectives that support the value placed on humor and laughter as therapeutic tools. This paper considers the views of holistic nursing theorists and researchers who maintain that benefits can be derived from humor and laughter for things like pain reduction. Bibliography lists 10 sources
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The Use of the Batista Procedure: The Partial Left Ventriculectomy
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This 16 page paper provides an overview of the Batista Procedure, the use of the partial left ventriculectomy. This paper integrates a view of the procedure as an alternative to heart replacement or transplant surgery. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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The ‘Philosophy’ of Massage Therapy
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In five pages this paper examines the philosophical underpinnings of massage therapy in terms of beliefs concerning health, illness, and the basis for massage therapy, with comparisons made between it and allopathic medicine. Five sources are listed in the bibliography.
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Therapeutic Touch and its Role in Healing
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A 6 page discussion of the importance of therapeutic touch in healing. Contends that acupuncture/acupressure are two of the most commonly employed approaches to therapeutic touch. The author notes that each works by allowing the therapist to interact with the patient's energy field. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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