Acquisition of sufficient evidence is very crucial towards facilitating the success of a study. In order to promote validity and objectivity in a research activity, it is important that the researchers embrace strategic and procedural engagement of all the facets of medical and scientific research. This includes a standard way...

Abstract The use of patient records serves as a major tool in the collection of information for database use. However, healthcare providers must ensure that the collection process and the storage processes do not impede on the minimum requirements set forth by regulatory bodies. This report presents an Arizona based...

Social influences are elemental in determining the quality of health care service. These influences are caused by the gaps as a result of various alignments that exist in the society today. In the article ‘Health Equity through Action on the Social Determinants of Health: Taking up the challenge,’ Linda Reutter...

A physical examination begins with the doctor greeting the patient and taking vital signs (radial pulse, brachial blood pressure, breathing rate, temperature) with the patient sitting. This should be followed by a general visual inspection, then examination of the structures of the head, including cranial nerves. The neck should be...

The effect of the Patient Self-Determination Act on health care delivery has been marginal at best. Alexis Foster used the term “lackluster” to describe to performance of this act. She argued that “there is reluctance on the part of many physicians to discuss end-of-life care with patients” and that this...