Category: Abuse

  • Malpractice, Abuse, and Neglect in Healthcare

    Table of Contents Introduction Malpractice in Healthcare Institutions Conclusion Reference Introduction Malpractice and abuse in medical facilities are relatively common phenomena that frequently appear in hospitals and nursing homes. Sometimes it can be an accident or neglect, but in certain situations, medical staff, nurses specifically, can purposely overuse their power and professional position to harm…

  • Substance Abuse and Its Financial Dimension

    Introduction In spite of various cost optimization and effective resource planning/allocation initiatives, the U.S. healthcare system cannot be considered perfect. Coupled with the systems intrinsic flaws, external finance-related concerns, such as the increasing prevalence of substance abuse, give rise to significant financial challenges to be addressed through appropriate large-scale policy decisions. The purpose of this…

  • Fraud and Abuse in Healthcare: Analysis

    Fraud and abuse in the healthcare system have been one of the top enforcement priorities in the U.S. for the past few years. The Federal Department of Justice and U.S. attorneys are fighting Medicaid fraud and struggling to define abuse, fraud, and corresponding penalties. This research paper aims to identify what is fraud and abuse…

  • Cultural-Based Substance Abuse Treatment in Guam

    Abstract Substance misuse is becoming a significant problem in Guam, with methamphetamine usage contributing to increased theft and criminal activities. The One Sky Center Substance Abuse Cultural-Based Interventions Methodology, which acknowledges the importance of cultural traditions in supporting long-term rehabilitation, is the foundation of the study. The program used a mixed-methods approach to collect data…

  • Health Data Reporting: Child Abuse and Security Breaches

    Health data aggregation is a crucial process of information gathering for future research and analysis. However, there are cases where health information should be reported immediately to the state or federal authorities to prevent possible adverse effects. The present paper provides an overview of two instances of mandatory reporting in healthcare. Child Abuse Summary Child…

  • Adolescent Males With Depression: Poly-Substance Abuse

    Introduction Male adolescents with depression are usually reluctant and unwilling to seek help from adults or even healthcare institutions. They tend to associate the act of seeking assistance with their problems as childishness this end up finding different ways of coping with the situation. One of the ways that most of them result into is…

  • Overcoming Writers Block and Substance Abuse in Teenagers

    For a writer, it is significant to understand how to overcome writers block in the writing process. Enhancing the workplace and planning a time are the most important suggestions. (Purdue University Global, 2019). The first helpful habit I use to overcome writers block is focusing on the materials, not grammar or spelling, which helps to…

  • Elder Abuse and End-of-Life Planning

    Table of Contents Introduction Elder Abuse End of Life Planning Conclusion References Introduction In their daily work, care providers, such as physicians and nurses, face numerous ethical challenges. Elder abuse and end of life planning are among the most critical topics that cause ethical issues and dilemmas. To understand how to resolve essential issues, care…

  • Impact of Child Abuse and Neglect on Perception of Reality in Adulthood

    Child abuse is a serious societal issue in the present socioeconomic situation of the majority of households worldwide. Child abuse and neglect are believed to have extensive, long-lasting social, behavioral, and cognitive effects. This research paper analyzes the degree to which child abuse and neglect may affect the adult victims perspective of reality. Reports of…

  • Abuse of Adults With Mental Disorders

    Elder Abuse With Mental Disabilities Ill-treatment or violence is a behavior aimed at causing harm, insulting, or humiliating a person. This is any act or omission that harms an older person or puts their health and well-being at risk. Common types of elder abuse include physical or psychological abuse, neglect, and financial abuse. Each type…