In our society, it is not rare to hear people die suddenly without signs of serious illness preceding the death. A critical examination might show that such individuals were suffering from serious health condition that they and their family were not aware of. These critical health issues are often diagnosed during regular medical checkups. Although medical checkups remain vital to the general health status of a person, the medical world is divided over the issue. Some school of thought advises that adults should submit to a yearly medical checkup. Others take the view that regular medical check-up is not critical with no inherent family or genetic medical conditions in one’s family. A number of insurance companies practice preventive care …show more content…
Whether we feel fit or not, we need to regularly keep track of the signs and symptoms of these diseases. A couple of months ago, there was a TV show on one of the TV Stations about diabetes and almost all of those who were interviewed found about the disease when it was too late. One of the interviews had lost a leg through amputation due to attendant complication of diabetes. I am very certain that if these individuals had a regular medical checkup the disease would have been detected. Early detection will lead to early treatment and thus increase your chances of responding to treatment and eventual cure. Prevention, they say, is better than …show more content…
We concluded that the benefits of regular checkups included early detection of diseases, huge monetary savings and finally, decrease the chance of disruption of personal or family income. It also clear that medical checkup was essential for both men and women. Today, we will discuss the different test and screening for women. In most cases, what test, your doctor recommends will depend on your age, general health condition, and family history among others. Common test and screenings for women include: • Blood Pressure: Blood Pressure is the force at which blood pushes against the blood vessels. The blood pressure of women can be below, normal or above normal. When the level is below or above normal, 120/80, it poses a number of health risks. Women between ages 18- 65 years and above require a blood pressure test every two years if blood pressure is 120/80. Any blood pressure between 120/80 and 139/89 will require your medical doctor to require blood pressure test once a year. Above this level, the doctor will request for
There are effective prevention and controlling the disease, however, a disease still stay a vital problem. For example, for diabetes especially type 2 diabetes can be prevented with managing a lifestyle and diet pattern changes in society. Individuals who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes pancreas still works however not quite effective as it should be as the body built an insulin resistance which makes it difficult to change glucose into energy where too much glucose is left inside the blood. Managing a lifestyle pattern can modify a type 2 diabetes this includes eating a healthy diet, it is vital individual eat a healthy food such as by learning about the size of portion and counting a carbohydrate. Making a meal a well-balanced. An individual
In “How Doctors Die,” Dr. Ken Murray explains some different real stories about people having terminal diseases, and how their doctors and physicians treat them. Moreover, the author mentions about difficult decisions that not only the doctors but patients and the patients’ family also have to choose. When the patients’ diseases become critical, the doctors have to do whatever they can to help the patients, such as surgical treatment, chemotherapy, or radiation, but they cannot help the patients in some cases. In additions, doctors still die by critical diseases, too. Although they are doctors, they are just normal people and cannot resist all of the diseases. Like other patients, the doctors having critical diseases want to live instead of
However, this approach not only lacks objectivity, but it also fails to acknowledge the abnormal physiology that precedes this breakdown in self-care. For instance, it has been reported that 70% of patients preceding cardio-pulmonary arrest had a physiological decline in respiratory or mental function (Schein et al 1990). Observing deterioration in activities of daily living alone does not accurately mirror underlying physiological deterioration occurring in patients.
In conclusion there are a lot of conditions to be aware of that people don’t really think of. It is important to take precautions and pay attention to symptoms and conditions are body shows us. And get educated about different disease out there to protect our families and ourselves.
In the case of Mr. B’s, an investigation into the events surrounding to and leading up to his untimely death would be required. Once the problem has been identified and described, data of events are collected and formatted into a timeline. From the events, any problems in the care of the patient which may have contributed to the end result are identified and determined whether they are causative. In appendix A, the timeline of the event is outlined.
A lot of people that go without preventative care treatment would most likely prevent them from suffering later down the road. Seventy percent of uninsured men who are the correct age for prostate cancer screening don’t have these tests done. Is it such a wonder why they don’t do this? Maybe it is because there isn’t any insurance to cover these tests. Also, forty six percent of all uninsured women who are the correct age for mammograms don’t have them. It’s such a shame that these people go without these, which in the end could detect diseases and prevent it all before they get sicker. (Sullivan) Consequently, people who are uninsured die earlier than those who are insured. They simply...
I wonder what images are going through your mind right now. Most of you are probably thinking “no sugar, injections, diets, doctors.” You’re right, mostly. Pre-med students have it down to a science; some of them even have the nerve to try explaining it to me. I may not know all the details, but I know what they feel like. I have heard just enough horror stories to scare me away from reading up on my own illness. Yes, I realize the stupidity of this rationalization, yet almost every person I talk to about my fears seems to have the same story to tell me: “I had an aunt who had diabetes, but she didn’t take care of herself. She went blin...
The sudden or unexplained death of a person has a huge impact on families and friends of the deceased, and it places a huge role of responsibility on the medical examiner to answer questions which may provide closure. Interaction with the loved ones of the deceased is a delicate matter that must be dealt with calmly and professionally. Generally, medical examiners are overachievers, objective, analytical, and optimistic. “I can’t do anything for the deceased, they’re gone. But if I can do anything for the family, I will.” (www.voxmagazine.com)
...lar checkup especially for the older people. A monthly routine checkup of your cholesterol level, blood pressure, heart rate, and blood sugar level could be tested. These checkups will help us to decide our further life choices later on.
Blood pressure is measured by two pressures; the systolic and diastolic. The systolic pressure, the top number, is the pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts. The diastolic pressure, the bottom number, measures the pressure between heartbeats. A normal blood pressure is when the systolic pressure is less than 120mmHg and Diastolic pressure is less than 80mmHg. Hypertension is diagnosed when the systolic pressure is greater than 140mmHg and the diastolic pressure is greater than 90mmHg. The physician may also ask about medical history, family history, life style habits, and medication use that could also contribute to hypertension
Approximately 1 in 5 Americans do not have medical insurance and are more likely to lack a usual source of medical care, and more likely to skip routine medical care because of the very high costs, increasing their risk for serious health conditions. For the program, increasing the access to routine medical care and medical insurance are very important steps to achieve their goal of improving America’s health. The access to health services leading health indicators are those with medical insurance and a usual primary care provider. The access to health services in a regular basis can prevent disease and disability, detect and treat health conditions, increase quality of life, decrease the probability of premature death, and increase life
...ions are ageing and increasingly, people are living with one or more chronic conditions for decades (World Health Organization, 2011). If the government can assist in regulating preventive health measure for citizens it will years down the line prove to be a cost effective measure. World Health Organization (2011) states that many chronic conditions were avoidable had the person ben able to receive the preventive education and care needed. Business owners may experience a slight inflation in cost to insure their employees but it does not amount to nearly half as much that will be saved by all citizens having access to preventive medical care.
The subject of death and dying is a common occurrence in the health care field. There are many factors involved in the care of a dying patient and various phases the patient, loved ones and even the healthcare professional may go through. There are many controversies in health care related to death, however much of it roots from peoples’ attitudes towards it. Everyone handles death differently; each person has a right to their own opinions and coping mechanisms. Health care professionals are very important during death related situations; as they are a great source of support for a patient and their loved ones. It is essential that health care professionals give ethical, legal and honest care to their patients, regardless of the situation.
They also can help find problems early, when your chances for treatment and cure are better. By getting the right health services, screenings, and treatments, you are taking steps that help your chances for living a longer, healthier life. Your age, health and family history, lifestyle choices (i.e. what you eat, how active you are, whether you smoke), and other important factors impact what and how often you need health care (CDC). As a volunteer at Community Health Chicago for almost two years, I have noticed that patients who control diabetes and blood pressure are more likely to have a life without limitations. For example, my mother has been living with diabetes for ten years, needs to visit the doctor every three months for follow up, takes her medications, takes her laboratory test before a doctor 's visit. Also, she tests her blood sugar at home to keep tracking the blood glucose levels. She was able to prevent her diabetes from getting worse because she always visits the doctor for checking
There are many links connecting diseases and the lack of exercise. A U.S. Department of Health study states that approximately “14% of deaths in the United States” are associated with the persons lack of physical activity. Working out can impact those with diabetes by helping regulate blood sugar in their body. Running or even walking can benefit the body. Whether it is a flu or a