Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report October 19, 2012
... substantial change has occurred in the last 10 years based on poison center data (6). An analysis of National Electronic Injury Surveillance System data from 1990–2006 found that the total number of emergency department visits for children exposed to household cleaning products dropped by 46%. Visit ...
... substantial change has occurred in the last 10 years based on poison center data (6). An analysis of National Electronic Injury Surveillance System data from 1990–2006 found that the total number of emergency department visits for children exposed to household cleaning products dropped by 46%. Visit ...
Pricing and competition in Specialist Medical Services
... balance between public and private that can best meet the country’s health care needs. South Africa’s challenges in health are substantial. Compared to most OECD countries, South Africa has fewer doctors and nurses, limitations on revenues and challenges with delivery capacity in the public sector. ...
... balance between public and private that can best meet the country’s health care needs. South Africa’s challenges in health are substantial. Compared to most OECD countries, South Africa has fewer doctors and nurses, limitations on revenues and challenges with delivery capacity in the public sector. ...
Abdominal and Pelvic Pain
... questionnaire, filled out by the patient, as a starting point for this evaluation. A sample Prenatal Registration and Obstetrical Questionnaire form can be used for this purpose. One important aspect of prenatal care is education of the pregnant woman about her pregnancy, danger signs, things she sh ...
... questionnaire, filled out by the patient, as a starting point for this evaluation. A sample Prenatal Registration and Obstetrical Questionnaire form can be used for this purpose. One important aspect of prenatal care is education of the pregnant woman about her pregnancy, danger signs, things she sh ...
(CAP) Guidebook - ACHIEVE Healthy Communities
... active living, and tobacco-free lifestyles? What is their impact? Will they achieve meaningful change? Influence social norms? Address a clearly identified issue? Build the healthy communities movement for change? Reflect the best available evidence? Cost effectiveness/feasibility – Do the strategie ...
... active living, and tobacco-free lifestyles? What is their impact? Will they achieve meaningful change? Influence social norms? Address a clearly identified issue? Build the healthy communities movement for change? Reflect the best available evidence? Cost effectiveness/feasibility – Do the strategie ...
Sexting Among Young Men Who Have Sex With Men: Results From
... Purpose: We know little about the prevalence of sexting behavior among young men who have sex with men (YMSM) or its association with their sexual behaviors. Methods: To address these gaps, we used data from an online study examining the partner-seeking behaviors of single YMSM (N ¼ 1,502; ages 18e2 ...
... Purpose: We know little about the prevalence of sexting behavior among young men who have sex with men (YMSM) or its association with their sexual behaviors. Methods: To address these gaps, we used data from an online study examining the partner-seeking behaviors of single YMSM (N ¼ 1,502; ages 18e2 ...
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
... the average state excise tax since 1995. Price increases should be combined with other evidence-based policy and clinical * For this report, DC is included among results for states. † The federal tax of $50.33 for cigarettes is levied per 1,000 cigarettes. When calculated per pack of 20 cigarettes, ...
... the average state excise tax since 1995. Price increases should be combined with other evidence-based policy and clinical * For this report, DC is included among results for states. † The federal tax of $50.33 for cigarettes is levied per 1,000 cigarettes. When calculated per pack of 20 cigarettes, ...
IPE Six Case Studies - World Health Organization
... a discussion of policy and practice implications and recommendations for future research. Based on this work, it is clear that inteprofessional education and collaborative practice are closely interrelated. ...
... a discussion of policy and practice implications and recommendations for future research. Based on this work, it is clear that inteprofessional education and collaborative practice are closely interrelated. ...
background information
... experiences - psychological, physical, or sexual abuse; violence against mother; or living with household members who were substance abusers, mentally ill or suicidal, or ever imprisoned – over half those surveyed reported at least one such experience in childhood, and about 25% reported two or more ...
... experiences - psychological, physical, or sexual abuse; violence against mother; or living with household members who were substance abusers, mentally ill or suicidal, or ever imprisoned – over half those surveyed reported at least one such experience in childhood, and about 25% reported two or more ...
Available as a PDF - Centre for Health Economics and Policy Analysis
... A common element in many countries’ health system reform agenda is an emphasis on changes to the organization, financing and delivery of primary health care. Numerous objectives for primary health care reform have been cited in jurisdictions around the world with different approaches being taken tow ...
... A common element in many countries’ health system reform agenda is an emphasis on changes to the organization, financing and delivery of primary health care. Numerous objectives for primary health care reform have been cited in jurisdictions around the world with different approaches being taken tow ...
Chapter 4 - American Pharmacists Association
... When arranging meeting times, pharmacists should ascertain if they are following the American clock or the Latin clock. ...
... When arranging meeting times, pharmacists should ascertain if they are following the American clock or the Latin clock. ...
Clarifying the roles, responsibilities and accountabilities of
... Current minimum approved standards for enrolled nurses in Australia, requires completion of a Certificate IV based accredited program up until 1 July 2014. After this date, the entry to practice standard will be at the Diploma level. In addition, individuals must demonstrate the ability to meet the ...
... Current minimum approved standards for enrolled nurses in Australia, requires completion of a Certificate IV based accredited program up until 1 July 2014. After this date, the entry to practice standard will be at the Diploma level. In addition, individuals must demonstrate the ability to meet the ...
Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance through Social Theory
... (Cameron, 2011). With regards to drug resistance, concerns around poor and marginalised groups as most vulnerable to infectious diseases carry over to those most vulnerable to resistant infectious. Farmer has proposed that the concept of structural violence is useful to understand both access and ad ...
... (Cameron, 2011). With regards to drug resistance, concerns around poor and marginalised groups as most vulnerable to infectious diseases carry over to those most vulnerable to resistant infectious. Farmer has proposed that the concept of structural violence is useful to understand both access and ad ...
Outline - TB Europe Coalition
... MDR-TB prevalent cases are estimated to be in WHO European region (20% of the global burden). The top nine countries in the world with MDR-TB exceeding 12% among new TB cases, and the top six exceeding 50% among previously-treated TB cases, are in the WHO European Region. A high correlation of MDR T ...
... MDR-TB prevalent cases are estimated to be in WHO European region (20% of the global burden). The top nine countries in the world with MDR-TB exceeding 12% among new TB cases, and the top six exceeding 50% among previously-treated TB cases, are in the WHO European Region. A high correlation of MDR T ...
Health Inequalities: a Challenge for Europe
... Equally essential is the need for a more integrated approach to evaluation and implementation, using the most robust and sound methodologies and taking advantage of ‘natural experiments’. Evidence-based guidance derived from comparative national-level analyses is also required about the nature and s ...
... Equally essential is the need for a more integrated approach to evaluation and implementation, using the most robust and sound methodologies and taking advantage of ‘natural experiments’. Evidence-based guidance derived from comparative national-level analyses is also required about the nature and s ...
Information and Communications Technology in Health Care
... communication between health professionals and patients and other actors can now be done faster than ever, even real-time. Furthermore, one of the most commonly referred use of health IT is the electronic data storage and data sharing across providers. This has also received attention in the Europea ...
... communication between health professionals and patients and other actors can now be done faster than ever, even real-time. Furthermore, one of the most commonly referred use of health IT is the electronic data storage and data sharing across providers. This has also received attention in the Europea ...
Looking Forward: Improving Rural Health Care, Primary Care and
... Professional development and training for those who specialize in addictions medicine, and first responders, should be expanded as well. In addition to children and youth, the needs of adults struggling with addiction are also not being met. A significant increase in the number of detoxification, po ...
... Professional development and training for those who specialize in addictions medicine, and first responders, should be expanded as well. In addition to children and youth, the needs of adults struggling with addiction are also not being met. A significant increase in the number of detoxification, po ...
Reform of Mental Health Legislation in the UK
... AND LAW According to the World Health Organisation, the primary aim of mental health legislation is to protect, promote and improve the lives and mental well-being of citizens 10. The United Nations Principles for the Protection of Persons with Mental Illness are based around human rights promoting ...
... AND LAW According to the World Health Organisation, the primary aim of mental health legislation is to protect, promote and improve the lives and mental well-being of citizens 10. The United Nations Principles for the Protection of Persons with Mental Illness are based around human rights promoting ...
COMPENDIUM TO Southern NSW Local Health District Health Care
... • A strong, responsive and sustainable primary health care system that improves health care for all Australians, especially those who currently experience inequitable health outcomes, by keeping people healthy, preventing illness and reducing their need for hospital services. Commonwealth and state ...
... • A strong, responsive and sustainable primary health care system that improves health care for all Australians, especially those who currently experience inequitable health outcomes, by keeping people healthy, preventing illness and reducing their need for hospital services. Commonwealth and state ...
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... • Immunologic changes – shift away from cellmediated immunity • These changes render pregnant women more susceptible and more severely affected by certain viral pathogens ...
... • Immunologic changes – shift away from cellmediated immunity • These changes render pregnant women more susceptible and more severely affected by certain viral pathogens ...
LGBTI / Sex, Gender and Sexual Orientation
... strategies, action plans, programs and initiatives. However, due to the lack of comprehensive data about LGBTI people within most mainstream research, policy decision-makers have been forced to turn to smaller scale LGBTI-targeted studies for evidence to inform their policies. While uniquely valuabl ...
... strategies, action plans, programs and initiatives. However, due to the lack of comprehensive data about LGBTI people within most mainstream research, policy decision-makers have been forced to turn to smaller scale LGBTI-targeted studies for evidence to inform their policies. While uniquely valuabl ...
International Risk-Adjusted Payment Models - BU Blogs
... systems where some but not all of costs are shared (Newhouse, 1996). 2.2 Definition of risk adjustment and uses for payment In their classic study, van de Ven and Ellis (2000) define risk adjustment as using available information to calculate the expected cost or health of individuals or groups of p ...
... systems where some but not all of costs are shared (Newhouse, 1996). 2.2 Definition of risk adjustment and uses for payment In their classic study, van de Ven and Ellis (2000) define risk adjustment as using available information to calculate the expected cost or health of individuals or groups of p ...
Chapter 28: Anatomy and Physiology of the Renal System
... Copyright © 2009 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins ...
... Copyright © 2009 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins ...
Sexually Transmitted Infections Case Management and Contact
... About This Document This document provides best practice recommendations meant to support public health staff in Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) programs in Ontario Public Health Units (PHUs), that implement the Ontario Public Health Standards (OPHS), the Sexual Health and Sexually Transmitted ...
... About This Document This document provides best practice recommendations meant to support public health staff in Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) programs in Ontario Public Health Units (PHUs), that implement the Ontario Public Health Standards (OPHS), the Sexual Health and Sexually Transmitted ...
A System of Care.
... For the newly discharged hospital patient, going home can sometimes cause anxiety. Oswego Health Home Care’s dedicated healthcare staff can eliminate those worries. The home care agency has been providing a range of services for more than 30 years, including skilled nursing, rehabilitation and suppo ...
... For the newly discharged hospital patient, going home can sometimes cause anxiety. Oswego Health Home Care’s dedicated healthcare staff can eliminate those worries. The home care agency has been providing a range of services for more than 30 years, including skilled nursing, rehabilitation and suppo ...
THCCG Prospectus - Tower Hamlets CCG
... • Undertaking research to understand how local people use urgent care services and using this to develop services. • Setting up a bursary scheme, which funded five innovative health and wellbeing projects across a range of local voluntary sector organisations. ...
... • Undertaking research to understand how local people use urgent care services and using this to develop services. • Setting up a bursary scheme, which funded five innovative health and wellbeing projects across a range of local voluntary sector organisations. ...