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...

Clinical feasibility is the process of evaluating the probability of conducting a particular clinical program in a given geographical location. The overall objective of the feasibility in the clinical field is to ensure the completion of the project within the timelines, costs and targets. The clinical feasibility is intended to...

As the health care industry continues to remain one of the major political issues in America, many medical agencies and insurance providers are bolstering efforts to ensure that patients receive the appropriate health care. Health care providers have an ethical obligation to the patient to make sure they receive important...

Music Therapy research has shown positive effects of music therapy for people with mental and physical health disorders. Music therapy is known to affect a person's thoughts, feelings and behavior and has been shown to assist with depression and alleviate pain. Patients who are facing a terminal illness -Music Therapy...