In the state of California, involuntary psychiatric holds fall under the so-called “5150” legal code which specifies guidelines for involuntary psychiatric commitment for eligible persons. Involuntary psychiatric commitment is a controversial practice exercised with the sole aim of protecting society from individuals exhibiting suicidal tendencies and capable of harming others (Sisti, 2017). A majority of […]
Introduction The psychological concept of bullying is not a new phenomenon among school children. It’s certainly a very old phenomenon. Schools are perceived to be places of dignity where the students should feel free and secure, but the prevalence of bullying has been the order of the day in these institutions. A significant number of
Differences in Contributions of the Two Historical Figures – Florence Wald and Margaret Sanger Florence Wald is a popular historic figure in nursing remembered for her efforts in improving care quality for patients in the final stages of life. She is credited with introducing the idea of hospice care for dying patients undergoing a great
Today, evidence-based practice (EBP) is progressively regarded as a likely solution to a range of challenges encountered within the clinical environment. Changes introduced by EBP seek to improve the quality of care provided, better patient outcomes and promote noteworthy developments in expertise among clinical staff (Melnyk et al., 2011). EBP practitioners, therefore, contribute greatly to
To be successful, nurses must begin viewing themselves as change makers and experts in their own right capable of impacting practice by actively participating in decision-making. This involves direct involvement in issues linked to prevailing healthcare delivery systems while guaranteeing the provision of first-rate services. The existing nursing environment and the leading nursing organizations offer
The COVID-19 pandemic, arguably, represents one of the most impactful and damaging public health crises confronting the world in recent times. Its negative impact has been attributed to a high rate of transmission and a pure lack of understanding on applicable strategies to manage the pandemic. This emerging sense of confusion has seen nation after
Today, we live in a multiethnic and multicultural society driven by globalization, a wide range of geopolitical factors and socio-economic influences. The classic clinical setting is best known for offering unique opportunity to hone cultural competence by working with clients from different cultures other than your own. Such experiences provide an opportunity for clinical staff
The terms conceptual and theoretical framework are closely related due to their frequent use in research, but are distinct and refer to two different ideas. Conceptual frameworks are commonly used in new areas of research and are subsequently developed by researchers based on theory. Concepts are, therefore, presented by the researcher with the sole aim
Description Medicare is, arguably, one of the most successful healthcare policies in the history of the United States. Its relative success has often been attributed to its origins as a federal health insurance policy and the support it has received from successive administrations ever since its inception in 1965. Medicare comprises of a three-pronged approach
Physicians are typically tasked with the critical role of making the most fitting clinical decisions when prescribing appropriate interventions for patients suffering from psychiatric disorders. The most common among these are FDA-approved medications, off-the label drugs, and non-pharmacological interventions; all of which can be prescribed in addressing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children and adolescents.