The And Clinical Experience At The Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic

The NMC Code (2015) states that nurse must ensure the get informed consent before carrying out any action. On examination, Ella had very dry and flaky skin with area of red patches and therefore it was diagnosed by the appearance and the elimination of other factors that Ella had mild eczema on her face and arms. This was also confirmed by the practice teacher. Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition that causes intense itching of the affected area and sometimes can be scaly red and itchy (National Eczema society, 2016). Assessment of eczema in babies and children must be holistic, taking into account physical and psychosocial factors. There is no cure for eczema and treatments aim to control the disease. First-line treatment consists of emollients, but many babies and children will also require the use of topical corticosteroids and other treatments as appropriate (NICE,2007). Moreover, on observation the reddened area there appeared to be no signs of broken skin, infection therefore requiring antibiotics or topical steroid treatment (NICE, 2007). There was currently no need for a General Practitioner (GP) referral and as advised in the NPC (1999) only in genuine need should prescriptions be

As I walked onto the medical floor in a white coat, I experienced a flood of emotions and suddenly found myself travelling very quickly down memory straits. The joy of providing care to patients and families always hung on and the desire to practice medicine was never lost. Having invested time and effort getting to know myself better, I have come to a place where I am more certain than I have ever been of my deepest inner conviction of giving to the human course, the sustenance of life.

After a week working in the hospital, I went on home visits with nurses, doctors, nutritionists, psychologists and a monk. The first patient lives in a shabby wooden house. A great contrast could be seen between the room that the patient lives in and the rest of the house. “The patient is diagnosed with prostate cancer with bone metastasis. The room is specially built for him by the hospital and his family. He won’t live long.” A nurse told me. On another visit, I met a man with esophagus cancer.

This role does not only allow me to shadow doctors while they engage with patients, providing an opportunity to gain invaluable information and advises. This role requires most of my attention towards patients’ needs, which helps to establish a professional relationship and understand what they expect a doctor to be: caring and sensitive but decisive. As English is not my first language, my bilingual skills give me a chance to help some patients through being a translator. It is not the dream job anyone imagines, hours of sleepless shifts, tremendous responsibility with no room for errors as dealing with fragile lives and not products. This only further strengthens my decision to pursue medicine. What I most admire is how empathetic a doctor can be yet unaffected during a critical situation. It is more than just a skill; it is a talent.

This assignment provides an analysis of an observation of patient experience in a clinical area, following the assignment brief outlined in appendix A.

Sex steroids are known to influence multiple peripheral and central nervous system pathways involved in nociceptive processing . In addition, pain-related symptoms among women can be influenced by the menstrual cycle phase. Experimental pain responses have also been found to vary across the menstrual cycle in healthy females, with most studies demonstrating greatest sensitivity to painful stimuli during the luteal (ie, premenstrual) phase of the cycle. These findings suggest that gonadal hormones can substantially affect nociceptive responses. It has also been reported that women with higher oestrogen levels or passing through their menstrual cycle experience lesser pain, suggesting a hormonal control of pain (Zubieta_2002). A study conducted by Verrengia et al, showed an increased symptoms of female patients with gastroparesis occurred during the luteal phase of menstrual

The room darkens vividly, yet the scarlet light shines onto the red color of an anatomy book, Human Body: A visual encyclopedia. This book was obtained from my first visit to the Health Museum in Houston. As I saw the dissected hearts and the unread books full of information about my body, I formed a deep passion for medicine. I first was introduced through Greek Mythology and the Father of Medicine, Hippocrates, who caught on the simple cures for diseases and formed a law that I believe to be quintessential, “Do no harm!” From this event, it encouraged me harder to continuously stand up after any hardship on my path to medicine so that I may aid others. The light now shined upon an orange and mighty lion and a glassy Coliseum garnitures gained from Turkey and Rome. Those tokens were obtained from strangers who simply wanted a young boy to smile and proved to me that kindness is a quality present among everyone. This move made me feel more deeply about the others I understand their struggles, feel their hopes, and respect their successes and failure. As I write my last name in the dark, I turn my lamp

Allopathic medicine, alternatively referred to as mainstream, conventional or modern medicine, according to Ashley (2014) has a tendency to view positive health as a physical state, with no clear presenting disease. In contrast, naturopathy is a tradition which is science-based; it advocates wellness by focusing on the individual holistically (Natural Healing Guide, 2007). Naturopathic medicine uses non-invasive natural therapies such as aromatherapy, acupuncture, and homeopathy to restore the person’s equilibrium, physiologically and physically. Practitioners of naturopathy often treat conditions which do not necessarily respond to conventional medicine, including, fatigue, pain, sleep disturbance, and digestive disorders (Ibid). The key principles

Research studies of Licorice in the treatment for Atopic dermatitis have shown Licorice to be as efficacious as treatment already on the market. Saeedi et al4 conducted a double-blind clinical trial where they compared standardized preparations of 1% and 2% topical gel preparations of Licorice from Glycyrrhiza glabra with that of a placebo. Results showed that there was a significant reduction in symptoms with the use of the 2% gel in comparison to the other 2 preparations. Another research study conducted by Wananukul et al5 investigated the use of Licochalcone, a natural phenol obtained from Licorice, in the treatment of infantile seborrheic dermatitis (ISD), a common skin lesion condition. The researchers compared the efficacy of a 0.025% Licochalcone moisturizer against that of 1% hydrocortisone, a common topical steroidal cream used to treat mild eczema. The results showed that in the first 3-4 days of usage the Licochalcone preparation cured the symptoms faster than hydrocortisone but with continuous use at days 6-7 to 14 there was no significance difference between how effective the two treatment strategies

Mrs. Emily, when I did your history and physical you did not mention having depression in the pass or being followed by an herbalist for your care. Have you had any experience with depression in the past? It is possible that Yasmin is the contributing factor for Mrs. Emily depression. It is not recommended, but individuals take St. John’s Wort to relieve symptoms of low mood and anxiety disorder (Garner, 2014). I do not recommend patient taking this medication especially when they are taking combined oral contraceptive. Mrs. Emily pregnancy is possible due to her combing St John’s Wort with her oral contraceptive. She should have used another form of contraceptive while taking herbal medication.

Each day doctors all over the globe prescribe people through the use of conventional medicine. Little do many of these people know that conventional medicine does not actually heal the body, but instead only treats the symptoms at the time. The alternative to this problem is naturopathic medicine. Naturopathic medicine is a better alternative because it focuses primarily on proactive measures, treats the condition and not just the symptoms, and targets the whole body. In Dr. Axe’s Conventional Medicine is the Leading Cause to Death, researchers state that “Americas leading cause to death isn’t heart disease or cancer:

Results: Thirty-eight and 32 subjects participated in the nonlaboring and laboring groups, respectively. The oxytocin ED90 was significantly greater for the laboring group (44.2 IU/h [95% CI 33.8 to 55.6]) compared with the nonlaboring group (16.2 IU/h [95% CI 13.1 to 19.3]) (difference in dose 28 IU/h, [95% CI of difference 26 to 29, P < 0.001]). Significantly more women in the laboring group (34%) than the nonlaboring group (8%) required supplemental uterotonic agents (P = 0.008). The overall incidence of side effects was greater in the laboring group (69%) than the nonlaboring group (34%) (P = 0.004).

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) refers to those practices, therapies and products that fall outside the conventional medical community or curriculum, and encompasses such therapies as acupuncture, naturopathy and aromatherapy (Sibbritt et al., 2014). The use of CAM in pregnant women in Australia is steadily rising (Adams, Sibbritt & Lui, 2011), and recent research has found that up to 91% of pregnant women in Australia are using at least one CAM therapy (Frawley et al., 2013). Aromatherapy has been noted to be amongst the most popular CAM therapies used by childbearing women (Sibbritt et al., 2014). Essential oils are extracted from aromatic plants and concentrated (Buckle, 2014; Sibbrit et al., 2014) with the intention of enhancing

patient is given time and a cultivated relationship, the end result is a higher level of health and

Naturopathy is a system of working towards the cure of diseases without using medicines. It is an ancient and traditional science which integrates the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of our natural constitution. Naturopathy has the capacity to prevent and in some cases also cure the disease. The main principles of Naturopathy are astounding. First, the reasons and remedies of all diseases are the same; ailments develop due to the presence of intoxicants which are removed. Second, the intoxicants cause diseases, not bacteria and viruses which simply feed off them. Third, nature itself is the best ‘doctor’, the patient is cured, not the ailment. All levels of the body are treated simultaneously and holistically. Finally, no medicines are used because Naturopathy is a superb medicine in itself. The principal aim of Naturopathy is to teach people the art of healthy living by changing their daily routine and habits—this not only cures the disease but makes our bodies strong and glowing. o, what are the techniques that are involved? There are four classifications: food, mud, water and massage