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Superior vena cavaSuperior vena cava- Superior vena cava is the great venous trunk that helps to return the de-oxygenated blood from the circulatory system to the right atrium. This vein receives the venous return form the upper portion of the body (overhead diaphragm) (Pappano and Wier 2012).. Aorta- This largest artery of the body starts from the left ventricle and the oxygenated blood from the left ventricle is pushed into the blood circul...

Family and Career Choices I am a very family oriented person, and the image above depicts exactly how an ideal happy family would look like. Today mostly families in the urban areas today are nuclear families, however I personally prefer to live in a joint family which is loving and socializing. In the class it is taught to us how there can be career opportunities in social care sector. A person who is intending to take up career in social care ...

Task 1: Discussing the main health challenges faced by CanadaChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic disorder that has a significant effect on individuals, families, and the overall healthcare system. Globally, the economic and human burden of COPD is rapidly increasing, accounting for approximately 4 percent of deaths (Gershon et al., 2019). COPD is among the top four leading causes of death and the sixth most common cause o...

What is Retrieval Practice?Retrieval practice is a strategy that involves recalling information to mind to boost learning. This practice is important because it improves the long - term memory of learners if continuously used. According to Smith et al, 2014 recalling previously learned information enhances the generation of related information in the mind which boosts learning. Although retrieval practice enhances learning, it is observed that...

Communication SkillsMy son is 19 years old and he is suffering from Autism. I am exploring the various opportunities that would allow my son to live a better life. This course is all about the future work environment and it helps us to be ready to face the future without much difficulty. As a fresher, it is very difficult to find an opportunity and then prove the capability. This course will make me feel confident and this confidence would imp...

PowerlessnessDiabetes mellitus is a chronic disease condition that has major social and economic impact. It is a disease characterized by metabolic dysfunction with a degenerative potential and changes in the production of insulin. The burden of the disease is increasing worldwide and people living with the condition need continuous self-management support to adapt to the illness. The factors that is necessary for optimal care delivery of pe...

Case StudyFor Aboriginal and Torres Islander people health care is a holistic concept that affects the physical, cultural, spiritual and social wellbeing of an individual and the society at large. In this case study Marli who is the patient had been accompanied to the hospital by her mother Sharon following pneumonia and asthma attacks that needed her to be flown to a metropolitan hospital for emergency services. There are several health servi...

The process of metabolism There are six important levels of structural organization in the human body. The first one is the chemical level where atoms (hydrogen and oxygen) bond together to compose molecules which have three-dimensional structures. Then is the cellular level where different types of molecules can combine for forming fluid as well as organelles of the body cells. Then is the tissue level where a community of similar cells come...

Principles of Corporate Governance as per ASXThe main purpose of this assignment is to analyze the financial statements of Blackmore ltd which operates in Australia. The assignment will be analysing how the company follows and implements the ASX Corporate Governance Principles in the business. In addition to this, the major risks which the business faces are identified as per the requirement of the assignment. The assignment will also be inclu...

Analyzing Evidence for Obesity ManagementIntroduction Learning disability nurses are entailed to carry out professional practice with the aim of providing specialist healthcare and support to individuals with learning disability and their families, and guide them in a manner that is supportive of a better quality of life. Practice development in learning disability can be achieved through engagement in continual research and translation into ...

Literature ReviewIn the present environment, the robots are serving different task and purposes in the field of the medical/health and social care sectors that goes beyond the outdated possibility of the surgical and rehabilitation robots are poised to become one of the most crucial technology innovation in the 21st century. It has been determined that robots are being developed for the proper physical monitoring as well as assistance maj...

LiveLighter Campaign1. Overview of the client LiveLighter is focused on improving the health outcomes among the Australian citizens by communicating with them using various media platforms, including the digital media platform (About LiveLighter., 2020). The program developers aim to improve the health of Australian adults by convincing them to introduce smaller or bigger changes in their lifestyle. LiveLighter is a health campaign, which m...

Background1. The RTGM stakeholders are the ones who would be connected directly with the RTGM systems. The outcomes of the system would also be defining outcomes in the lives of the stakeholders. The main stakeholders are the patients and the caregivers who make use of the systems for the benefit of the health of the patients. Doctors are the one who would be transferring the information into the devices for the care givers and the persons wh...

Nature and Scope of Healthcare Management and PolicyNature and scope of healthcare management are one of the key contemporary issues in the healthcare policy management and practice, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), health policy refers to the plans, decisions, and actions which are put in place to obtain the specific health care objective, goals in a given society. The plans and decisions in the healthcare can eit...

Regulating Sodium Consumption Through Law and Policy EnactmentsThe Australian Health Survey 2011-2012 found that nearly two in every three people aged two years and over had a usual intake of sodium that exceeded the Upper Limit (UL). Intakes of sodium were also consistently higher for males than females. At a population level, how do you think sodium intakes could decrease so that more people are meeting, (or at least not exceeding) the ...

Sources of Self-Efficacy and Processes InvolvedThe word self-efficacy can be defined as the belief of people regarding their capabilities for producing certain level of their performance that are designated and also the capabilities that exercise influence on certain events which may affect their lives (Schwarzer, 2014). It is believed that self-efficacy has the ability to determine how the people think, about people’s feelings, and also...

Overview of Cross-Cultural ManagementGlobalization has rendered immense challenging situations among the business organizations in running their entire process of business successfully in various multinational countries. While expanding the business in different geographical boundaries the business organizations cannot be restricted within specific cultural border. Business experts have to implement cross cultural management in order to g...

Chemicals Used in Food Packaging and Their Impact on Human HealthIn the recent days, the synthetic chemicals that are being used in the food, processed and manufactured are injurious to human health. The synthetic chemicals that are consumed by humans are not inert and get directly into the human body. In most cases, the FMC products are plastic products that are used in food packaging. For instance, foods in glass jars are contaminated with...

Working with Children with Additional NeedsChildren suffering from any form disability need to be encouraged so that they do not feel frustrated with life. In addition to continuous monitoring and encouragement of the children, it is required that a good relationship is maintained with the children (Baldwin 2015). This provides the children with a sense of care and the security. Bell et al. (2015) stated that the most appropriate perso...

Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small BusinessEntrepreneurship can be defined as the activity of taking up a creative idea, developing and designing a business around the idea, managing the business activities as well as accepting the risk associated with the success of the business (Burns, 2016). This start up guide will focus on developing a restaurant business in Lahore, Pakistan. It is a widely accepted fact that food business can be ...

The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion and Health EducationOttawa Charter is a milestone for the global healthcare professionals and organizations that are planning to conduct healthcare promotional activities and works as a reference for global healthcare professionals. This charter was passed in the first international conference for health promotion, in Ottawa on 21st November, 1986 (World Health Organization, 2019). The primary aim o...

Loneliness and Isolation as Primary ConcernsWhile analyzing the case study of Lisa, several mental and psychological concern that affected her mental balance and increased her need for psychological treatment were identified. Lisa was counselled by Jenny, a local drug service under whom she was undergoing treatment and while sharing her concern, Lisa mentioned her concerns. Within these, the three aspects, which contributed to her problematic ...

BackgroundAnswer 1: In the given paper the author have hypothesized that incorporation of antioxidants like vitamin C and beta carotene would be helpful in the reduction of cancers through the inhibition of carcinogenic compounds like nitrosamines, superoxide.  Thus the differences between the intakes of the nutrients have been measured through their effect on mortality (Bjlakovic, Nikolva and Gluud 2014). The outcomes of the study hav...

Introduction to Exogenous Cushing's SyndromeQ1. Outline the Disease, Causes, Incidence and Risk Factors. Discuss the Impact of the Exogenous Cushing’s Syndrome on the Patient and Their Family Ms Maurine Smith is suffering from Exogenous Cushing's Syndrome. According to Jarvis et al. (2016). The disease is caused by prolonged exposure to cortisol hormone that is overproduced from the adrenal glands. Besides, the cortisol may be produced...

Overview of FrameworkIn broad terms, an obese person is one who has excess amount of body fat in his/her body. Obesity is a risk factor for a range of adverse health complications. It is also regarded as a public health issue worldwide. Nearly 1.9 billion adults either come under the category of overweight or obese (World Health Organisation, 2017). The prevalence of overweight and obesity in Australia, is also regarded as a chief public healt...