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Elsevier Ireland Ltd., 2004.
In this highly-detailed article, prepared by Melina Gattellari and Jeanette E. Ward of the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, the overall goal is to evaluate a number of current resources used to "facilitate informed decisions about prostate cancer screenings," a subject that has rarely been addressed in recent years. In order to accomplish this goal, the authors conducted a study of 421 men who randomly were given a leaflet, a booklet or a video concerning how to make informed decisions on whether or not to have prostate cancer surgery or some other type of treatment. What the authors found is very interesting, for after testing these men on their increased knowledge on prostate cancer alternatives, "scores were significantly higher... among those who had received (the) booklet, compared with men who received the leaflet or video." Thus, the results of the author's study suggests that men "require detailed information about the pros and cons" of PSA testing, surgery and chemotherapy "in order to make an informed decision," one that could potentially affect the rest of their lives. This article certainly demonstrates that most men are not very knowledgeable on the topic of prostate cancer and shows that all men need to become more informed about the dangers of...
Managing the Care of Health and the Cure of Disease -- Part I: Differentiation. Aspen Publishers, 2001.
In this highly-detailed article, Sholom Glouberman and his colleague Henry Mintzberg concern themselves with a problem that has plagued the medical profession for many years, namely, "Why are the so-called systems of health care so notoriously difficult to manage?" In order to answer this question, the authors explore exactly why health care systems are currently under examination, due in part to almost all Western nations, including the United States, being unsatisfied with the current state of their systems which has mandated a broad spectrum of reforms, particularly in the area of finances. Since health care systems are "the most complex systems known to contemporary society," it appears that "fixing" the ills of these systems will require a great deal of research and exploration. The authors also point out that hospitals "are considered to be extraordinarily complicated organizations," especially when one takes into account the enormous pressures linked to an ever-growing and aging American public. Thus, this article is certainly necessary reading for anyone wishing to examine the various health care systems worldwide.
In this highly-detailed article, prepared by Melina Gattellari and Jeanette E. Ward of the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, the overall goal is to evaluate a number of current resources used to "facilitate informed decisions about prostate cancer screenings," a subject that has rarely been addressed in recent years. In order to accomplish this goal, the authors conducted a study of 421 men who randomly were given a leaflet, a booklet or a video concerning how to make informed decisions on whether or not to have prostate cancer surgery or some other type of treatment. What the authors found is very interesting, for after testing these men on their increased knowledge on prostate cancer alternatives, "scores were significantly higher... among those who had received (the) booklet, compared with men who received the leaflet or video." Thus, the results of the author's study suggests that men "require detailed information about the pros and cons" of PSA testing, surgery and chemotherapy "in order to make an informed decision," one that could potentially affect the rest of their lives. This article certainly demonstrates that most men are not very knowledgeable on the topic of prostate cancer and shows that all men need to become more informed about the dangers of not being tested for prostate cancer.
Glouberman, Sholom and Henry Mintzberg. Managing the Care of Health and the Cure of Disease -- Part I: Differentiation. Aspen Publishers, 2001.
In this highly-detailed article, Sholom Glouberman and his colleague Henry Mintzberg concern themselves with a problem that has plagued the medical profession for many years, namely, "Why are the so-called systems of health care so notoriously difficult to manage?" In order to answer this question, the authors explore exactly why health care systems are currently under examination, due in part to almost all Western nations, including the United States, being unsatisfied with the current state of their systems which has mandated a broad spectrum of reforms, particularly in the area of finances. Since health care systems are "the most complex systems known to contemporary society," it appears that "fixing" the ills of these systems will require a great deal of research and exploration. The authors also point out that hospitals "are considered to be extraordinarily complicated organizations," especially when one takes into account the enormous pressures linked to an ever-growing and aging American public. Thus, this article is certainly necessary reading for anyone wishing to examine the various health care systems worldwide.
Prostate Cancer Issues in Healthcare Prostate Cancer is a cancer of the prostate which affects men. 190,000 new cases are detected each year in America, making it the most common cancer among men. Additionally, prostate cancer has grown 192% between 1973 and 1992. (PCA) There are social, environmental and political conditions which currently exist and may affect a prostate cancer victim's access to health care or other services. Some of these issues
Prostate Cancer in America Prostrate Cancer Prostate cancer is the cancer of the prostate glands. Prostate gland is a small walnut sized organ and an important part of a man's reproductive system. It is one of the most common forms of cancer in men aged above 75 years. The incidence of prostate cancer in men younger than the age of 40 is very rare. High risk population for the prostate cancer include
All patients who suffered from inhalation injuries must be given a compulsory bronchoscopic examination so as to reveal the extent of respiratory injury and also to help in planning of the most suitable treatment. References McCance, K.A. & Huether, S.E. (2010). Pathophysiology: The biologic basis for disease in adults and children (6th ed). St. Louis: Mosby. Module 8 (B) Hypovolemic shock Hypovolemic shock is noted by McCance and Huether (2010) to be an emergency condition
The husband's physical recovery did not indicate the life changes they must contend with. These changes included grief over the loss of intimacy between them, the changes in the nature of their relationship, misguided individual expectations, a lack of interpersonal communication and the lack of professional information to help and enlighten them. The process of trying to recover sexual function led them to seek out many treatment modes. Most
There are three main treatment options. For tumors that are still inside the prostate, a surgery called radical prostatectomy and radiation therapy are common treatment options (Prostate cancer treatment options). This source describes these two options. Radical prostatectomy removes the whole prostate gland and the nearby lymph nodes. There are 2 types of radiation therapy, external beam radiation therapy and seed therapy also called brachytherapy. In external beam radiation therapy,
Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the male reproductive system, and most prostate cancer can be slow growing. However, there are still aggressive type of prostate cancers, because the cancer cells can spread from the prostate of a patient to all other part of the body particularly the lymph nodes and bones. Initially, prostate cancer may reveal no symptom, however, in a later stage, it can