Pediatric Obesity

For the family of an obese child, *should* the whole family go on the same diet together? Research suggests this is highly effective. What are pros and cons of both sides? If the best plan *is* for the whole family to go on a diet together, what do you think would be the payoff (why and what) the rest of the family who is already able to keep weight off? Should they have to hide their periodic trips to McDonalds? I am looking for a jumpstart of sorts. I am looking for original ideas/opinions (not research-I have that) that would be a comprehensive way to deal with this problem. Ultimately, I am looking for at least a couple pages so I can get the reasoning behind your opinion.

Chronic Disease (cancer, diabetes, heart disease, or osteoporosis)

Address the following: a. Define the chronic disease. b. Explain risk factors and incidence. c. List symptoms. d. Describe the impact of nutrition and exercise on the prognosis of the disease. e. List prevention strategies and treatment options.

Subsidization of Healtcare

If loans, emergency financial assistant, and even on-going subsidization are provided in other industries, then why not make these available to hospitals? As a nation we treat hospitals, as a well-recognized asset in our society, differently than we treat farms, car manufacturers, or airlines?

Healthcare Issues

Mullan (2005) reports an estimated 1.5 million legal and illegal immigrants are arriving in our country each year. Greater than 40 % of immigrant children live in low-income families. Immigrant children enter the healthcare system insured or uninsured and require our care. Industriousness and the desire to escape poverty pull families apart; children may either be left behind in the home country to be cared for by relatives till they can be sent for or left home alone while both parents work. This creates opportunities for adolescent children to be recruited by gangs. Gangs provide a community for troubled teens (Mullan). It can not be denied that today’s healthcare practitioners have a ... click for more

Medical Records

The office manager of the physician practice office where you work has assembled a team to assess the pros and cons of moving from paper-based medical records to computer-based medical records. The office is considered a covered entity under HIPAA regulations. You are a member of that team. After much analysis, the practice has decided to incorporate computer-based medical records. You have been asked to write a brief patient education brochure explaining the benefits of using computer medical records and assuring patients that their medical record will still be private and secure. • Determine what information should be included in the patient education brochure. • Draft an outline for... click for more