Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Care: A Review
The recent report of the Institute of Medicine, Unequal Treatment: Confronting Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Care (2002 Smedley et. al.), indicates that bias, stereotyping, and prejudice may often contribute…
The Past, Present, and Future of Radiology and X-Ray Technologists
By tracing the historical development of radiography as a distinct field of diagnostic treatment, along with the evolving role of X-ray technologists in the delivery of quality health care within the public hospital/private practice model, it is possible to identify the attributes of this field that make it a foundational science within the practice of modern medicine. The ever-expanding ranks of X-ray technologists now serve a variety of essential functions within the health care delivery system, assisting in the cutting edge diagnostic assessment process that has improved patient acuity rates so drastically since the discovery of X-rays in the late 19th century. This paper will trace the development of radiography, radiology, and X-ray technologists within the medicinal realm, including a review of the field's past, present and future and the implications of this science for the further improvement of positive patient outcomes through preventative medicine.
Endoscopy Nursing: Career, Education, and Certification Guide
Endoscopy nursing is a subset of gastroenterology nursing. It is a career field with a promising outlook for nurses in the Miami-Dade County area. This is a five page paper describing the job of an endoscopy nurse, from the time of education to the time of professional certification. Research yields job search information and educational certification programs as well as professional organizations.