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...

Patient's rights to self-determination include the right to refuse life-saving procedures, should they become incapacitated. Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order are directives that limit treatment if the person should need it at any time. DNR orders pose a particular problem in the field of anesthesia. Anesthesia procedures sometimes require procedures...

Purpose Statement Opioids can be a very useful tool when treating short term chronic pain; however, using this type of treatment long term is not without some complications to a patient developing a physical dependency, developing a tolerance, or developing hyperalgesia. Outline Background Information “Opiates have been used for centuries...