Health Care Case Presentation

Partners Healthcare is considering the introduction of real assets into the organization’s portfolio. The analysis will demonstrate the effects of having one risky asset and one risk-free asset in a portfolio. Our analysis will also show that the introduction of real assets can decrease the risk of the hospital’s portfolio. Each hospital in the healthcare system can determine the appropriate portfolio mix based on their desired expected level of return and risk they are willing to accept.

How would Ed’s blood help protect him from a foreign invader such as the one now in his system?

This provision brings to mind the way that I have to treat many of my terminally ill patients and their families. many of my patients die from lung cancer with smoking as a major contributor to the development of the disease. Some of my patients continue to choose to smoke all the way until they are physically incapable of doing so. As their nurse I know that this practice aggravates and causes exacerbation of their already compromised pulmonary functions. The very symptoms I am trying to relieve for their comfort they are further aggravating. But my ethics in regards to this provision make me aware of the uniqueness of each of my patient’s situations and personalities. My judgement of the nature of their health problem as arising from their smoking habit is not something I can allow to affect how I practice. Their values are not necessarily my own. I inform them that the smoking will continue to aggravate their pulmonary problems but listen carefully as they explain the reasons they may want to continue to smoke. I then try to do my best to continue to relieve their symptoms regardless of their individual choice. I also try not

In the United States all patients are granted certain rights and if denied these rights they can take legal action. Every individual has the right to participate in all aspects of their care (Pozgar, 2012). Patients must be informed by their care team of the risks, benefits, and alternatives to treatment. After that it is up to the patient to determine whether or not they want to forego treatment or not. “Failure to respect this right can result in legal action for assault and battery” (Pozgar,

As stated in Joseph A. Carrese’s article “Refusal of Care: Patient’s Well-Being and Physicians’ Ethical Obligations,” introduces the fundamental principles and responsibilities that physicians have in order to preserve the welfare of their patients in any circumstances. On the other hand, Debbie Dempsey, author of “Refusing Treatment: Practical, Legal, and Ethical Issues,” strongly supports the patient’s right to make their own medical choices, whether it be to accept or decline any help. W.D Ross solidifies the dependent yet incompetent patient to not refuse care and treatment because the physician has a duty of fidelity, beneficence and a duty to

An mistake of fact is said to be made when a person understands the facts to be other than they are "A mistake sufficient to vacate a dismissal may be found where a party, under some erroneous conviction, does an act he would not do but for the erroneous conviction. . (H. D. Arnaiz, Ltd. v. County of San Joaquin, (2002) 96 Cal. App. 4th 1357, 1368.)

Ashley came in for behavioral therapy for her adopted child Miracle who was referred by Head Start. (Ashley is Miracle’s biological aunt, but Miracle calls her mom) Miracle has been having trouble with her behavior at home and in school, she has several outbursts daily. Miracle has a hard time with authority figures, she does not like to be told what to do, she also gets angry very easily and her mood changes quickly. Miracle has become physical violent with other members of her family, she throws things at people, bites, kicks, and pulls hair. Miracle also curses and flips people off when she is anger. Ashley is unable to take her to a store because she always makes a scene in public, one time someone threated to call the police because they thought Ashly had kidnapped Miracle. Some other examples of her behavior include: Miracle was mad in school and refused to go into the classroom, the teacher had to physically pick her up and carry her in. The other day she bit a classmate and she flipped the teacher off. Yesterday morning Miracle did not want her hair brushed, so mom did

Researching the scope of the problem, needs assessments reveal that the entire target population currently receiving case management services had multiple histories of case management service? The case management services utilized in the past were; CSA, YCM, DYFS, and the MRSS. The data corroborates information related in the literature review that children with past history of abuse and trauma often require child protection and case management services. Researching contributing factors to the problem despite no past research having been conducted on the matter still reveal many contributions to the problem. According to research, exposure of youth, especially adolescents to family and community violence often result in psychological difficulties, poor educational and behavioral outcomes, and

DOI: 7/1/2015. Patient is a 63-year-old female nursing assistant who sustained injury to her left shoulder while helping to move a patient. Per OMNI entry, she was initially diagnosed with adhesive capsulitis of the left shoulder, in the setting of a bursal-sided partial rotator cuff tear. IW underwent a left shoulder arthroscopic capsular release, bursal release, and subacromial decompression on 11/16/16.

The first section to be filled out on the CMS 1500 form in boxes one through 13 include patient demographic information as well as insurance information. This information is captured to ensure the proper claim is associated with the correct patient.

Brandon Christopher Harrison was interviewed on Friday, April 8, 2016, at approximately 1:25 p.m., at the Chowan County Detention Center located at 100 Court Street in Edenton, North Carolina, by North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI) Special Agent (SA) J. A. Bode. Sheriff John Holley and Detective Sergeant Harris Williams Jr. with the Bertie County Sheriff’s Office were also present during the interview.

Michael Martin sustained debilitating injuries as a result of an auto accident (Pozgar, 2013). He suffered severe subcortical brain damage that impaired physical and cognitive function (Pozgar, 2013). He was paralyzed on his left side, not able to speak, eat, or maintain control of bladder or bowel function (Pozgar, 2013). He was aware of his surroundings, and communicating very minimally with head nods (Pozgar, 2013). His wife and legal guardian wanted to have his food and fluids withdrawn , indicating years before the accident Michael had made statements indicating he would never want to maintained as a vegetable (Partnership for Caring, 2001).

1. Prepare a brief situational analysis of LMF for Dr. Townsend, identifying at least 3 internal issues and 3 external issue/competitive issues that are affecting LMF.

G. J. is a 28 year-old male patient with no past medical history. On September 13, 2015, he was admitted at Kendall Regional Medical Center with a chief complaint of worsening back pain lasting for over a month. He denies any recent trauma or falls, numbness, tingling, or paresthesia. No urinary symptoms or fever. The patient has been trying multiple medical management options in the outpatient setting, but they have all failed to relieve the pain. G. J. was sent to the hospital for consideration of surgical management given that patient’s medical management was unsuccessful. Patient is admitted to internal medicine for further evaluation and investigation. With the analysis of several MRIs, the patient is diagnosed with

Mrs. J. arrives at the emergency department with her 6 year old son, PJ, who has a history of Cystic Fibrosis (CF). He is febrile (101.7° F orally), BP 98/66, HR 122, RR 32 with the use of accessory muscles. Mother states PJ has, for the last five days, exhibited signs and symptoms of upper respiratory infection, runny nose, low grade fever, cough, and fatigue. He has lost 2 pounds over the past 5 days due to anorexia though he has not had vomiting. He weighs 36 pounds and height is 3’2”. Today, PJ became more lethargic and his fever was difficult to control with pyretics.