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early childhood. The exclusion criteria for this study are that participants must not have; other skin condition or dermatitis, clinically significant and diagnosed mental health illness such as depression, any cognitive disabilities and chronic medical conditions that affects their everyday functioning and quality of life. By excluding participants who has other skin condition as well as the other exclusion criteria it allows for a more accurate result as there are no interference from other…

What was interesting about this article was that even if a physician tells a patient the truth, a patient may not interpret that information the way it was supposed to be interpreted. A person with anxiety may make it something it’s not and someone with cancer may think that just because they have cancer, they will die. People don’t always understand the physiological functioning of their body. Another thing Lipkin mentions is that some people cannot handle the full truth, because it may be…

Annotated Bibliography Cagle, J. G., Zimmerman, S., Cohen, L. W., Porter, L. S., Hanson, L. C., & Reed, D. (2015). Empower: An intervention to address barriers to pain management in hospice. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 49(1), 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2014.05.007. This study was conducted to assess initial effectiveness of the Effective Management of Pain: Overcoming Worries to Enable Relief (EMPOWER) intervention. This study included four hospices, which included hospice…

different illnesses, is likely to find themselves getting a CAT scan. Computerized axial tomography or CAT scans often greatly aid in the early detection of cancer, which is a great boon for treatment and saves many lives. Besides being used as a medical diagnostic tool, CAT scans are also an invaluable in conducting scientific research. But who do you thank if a loved one has been saved from cancer’s deadly grip because it was detected early during a CAT scan? Certainly…

In this discussion, specific impairments will be listed and described in terms of the impact on cancer treatment and survivorship and the potential intervention occupational therapists could provide to modify or improve these impairments. This is not an exhaustive list, and it is understood that these impairments do not occur in isolation but within relation to one another. For a list of possible needs specific to adults with cancer and potential occupational therapy interventions, please see…

The Clay Family Suffers Huntington’s Disease On April 19, 1999, Marie Clay took her 28-year-old daughter, Laurie Clay, to a counselor because she was at high risk of getting Huntington’s disease, a hereditary disease. Due to Laurie’s father, she would be clumsy, fat and forgetful as her father. This is Huntington’s disease, a fatal genetic disorder that causes the nerve cells in the brain to break down. If one of parents is the patient of the disease, each of their children will also…

right arm and shoulder and that she has been vomiting and has had severe nausea especially after meals. She feels excess gas and significant bloating while rating her pain at 7. Past Medical History: she has not significant medical history and she rarely goes to hospital. Past Surgical History: caesarian section…

thousands of people are diagnosed with cancer or other diseases that can put them in a difficult situation if death comes into play. Constant debate of Physician-Assisted Suicide and/or Euthanasia has caused a spark within the medical industry, causing more hospitals and medical facilities to accommodate special request from terminally ill patients. Within the majority of society, many agree that this is morally wrong; but, what many people don’t understand is what these patients mentally and…

It is important to those with this disease to comply with medical regimens in order to achieve a state of wellbeing. Chronic pancreatitis is a progressive, destructive disease of the pancreas that has remissions and exacerbations (“flare-ups”). Inflammation and fibrosis of the tissue contribute to pancreatic insufficiency and diminished function of the organ (Ignatavicius 2010). Living with this disease will consist of daily changes, medical regimens and adjustments to life in order to manage…

Planning a funeral for a loved one can be difficult, especially if part of your responsibility is to choose between burial and cremation services. Serving greater Medford, NY and surrounding areas, McManus-Lorey Funeral Home provides thoughtful, caring service during the funeral planning process, and can help you as you make these challenging decisions. It’s always helpful to discuss the subject with supportive family members, as you might be able to glean some valuable opinions that you may…