Essays on Pcp

1. COPD: COPD exacerbation (in-patient): Administer Duoneb (albuterol/ipratropium) q6H once the patient is stable to prn, prednisone 40mg qd x 5days, abx (IV levo). Similarly, once the stable switch to po. Closely monitor the patient for any side effects of fever. Follow up the patient in 7-10days to assess infection. Discharge: when discharging the patient, give her Tiotropium / Olodaterol 2.5 – 2.5 mcg to be taken once daily while at home. Also give the patient to carry home 90 mcg albuterol rescue inhaler, to take 1-2 puffs every 4-6 hours prn 2. Chronic COPD: Continue giving the patient ...

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This paper offers an analysis of Christian and Buddhist perspectives George’s case, eventually making a recommendation that his Primary Care Physician should take him through euthanasia. George is an ALS patient in his mid-fifties, who is considering euthanasia as a quick solution to future suffering. However, based on Buddhism consider the fact that there is no need for George to suffer during his last days alive. On the other hand, while they value respect for persons, Christians grapple with the idea that George has no moral mandate to take his life. Nonetheless, an application of these worldviews in ...

Thesis: With the help of vivid characters, unexpected plot, and stylistic devices the stories “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell and “The Child by Tiger” by Tomas Wolfe raise the question of a twofold nature of every human who lives balancing between being a victim and a predator.

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The main ideas of “The Most Dangerous Game” and “The Child by Tiger”. The theme of human cruelty and ambiguity of human soul described in two stories. The basic conflicts of the stories and the moral questions they raise. The main differences in the message conveyed by the authors. The ...

1. What is the plan year (effective dates)? The Aetna Student Health Insurance plan effective dates, which indicate annual policy year, run from 1st August to 31st July the following year. In the current annual policy year, the effective dates run from 1st August 2016 to 31st July 2017 (Penn State, para 4). There are two enrollment deadlines within annual policy year whereby the deadlines fall in 31st August while the spring enrollment deadline is on 31st January of the year that follows. 2. Whether My Plan Is HMO, PPO or Traditional Indemnity Type The Aetna Student Health ...

Choosing the best health plan for patient care is one of the most difficult decisions for some patients and their families because of the fine line distinguishing which plan suits them best. However, every plan is designed to suit a patient according to the kind of treatment they need, the cost of the treatment and the insurance covering every kind of treatment plan. Therefore, there are three main kinds of treatment plans that are offered in general, namely, HMO, PPO, and POS (Web MD, 2016). There are fine differences between the three, based on the need of primary physician ...

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This historiographical essay relies on the works of six authors to discuss the nature of guerrilla warfare and its implications on political, social and economic stabilities of the nations in Latin America. The articles address aspects of terror acts carried out by both insurgents and regimes to engage each other. The historiographical essay is also important in using historical accounts from articles to discuss the factors that contributed to success of revolutionary wars in nations such as Cuba and Nicaragua. The approach taken by the essay is chronologically reviewing by year of publication, what different authors wrote on the ...

Medical health insurance in the American society is an issue that requires continued reforms and improvements. The majority of Americans are confused with the many private insurance plans available that are not standard for ease of understanding (Austin, 2010). Despite the fact that we have the private and government-funded insurance plans, most Americans believe that the private insurance plans take good care of their medicals needs in a much better way than the government plans. With the increasing medical costs and the many ailments that are in the society today, every person requires having insurance that will cater for ...

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The transformation of the Primary Care Practices (PCP) into The Patient- Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model is expected to improve patient’s care, comprising even the ones with complex needs. According to Rich et.al (2012), PCMH is expected to reduce the risks associated with fragmented care and poor outcomes. The paper will also address factors as whether or not patient health care needs and even preferences are being met, whether the care is appropriate for the illness, timeliness, and procedures involved. Moreover, it will comprehensively address the state of provider contracting and its direction in the future. Nonetheless, the ...