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Chapter 7: LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness

WEBIntroduction. The health and wellness of LGBTQ+ and other sexual minority people in the United States is influenced by many factors: access to health care and health …

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More than just diet and exercise: social determinants of health and

WEBIntroduction. Our health is determined by more than just our genetics and our physical well-being. In fact, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), health is not limited …

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Getting to the point: importance of immunizations for public …

WEBCC: “I’m worried the flu shot will hurt my unborn baby.” Patient: TF is a 24-year-old female (62”, 58kg), 12 weeks pregnant with her second child.Her first child is a four-year-old …

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5 Working with People who are Mentally Ill

WEBMental health is the ability to adjust to the changes and stressors of life. Mentally healthy people are people who are able to adapt to life changes and stressful situations in …

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27 Only a mirage: searching for healthy options in a food desert

WEBIntroduction. Food insecurity is defined by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as “a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life.” 1 …

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Interprofessional collaboration: transforming public health through

WEBIntroduction. Research has identified effective healthcare teams as a factor in improved patient outcomes and reduction in medical errors. 1 In order for health professions to …

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The hidden burden of hemodialysis: personal and economic

WEBIntroduction. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects a growing number of individuals worldwide, with a prevalence of between 5 to 15% in US adults. 1,2 The highest …

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Epidemiology and Public Health – Microbiology: A Laboratory

WEBEpidemiology and Public Health. Epidemiology is a science that studies the causes and effects of health-related events as they occur in populations. Disease, defined as a …

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Book Title: Public Health in Pharmacy Practice: A Casebook

WEBThis casebook, now in its second edition, is a collaboration of over 90 individuals with expertise and training in public health pharmacy. A total of 54 chapters are presented, …

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What Is Home Health Care

WEBHome health care provides support for people with physical or mental disabilities so that they may remain at home out of an institution or long-term care placement. Home health …

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30 Digging deeper: improving health communication with patients …

WEBIntroduction. Effective communication is a critical component of healthcare. At a broader scale, it can help disseminate important public health messages, such as frequent …

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Working with Children – Foundations for Assisting in Home Care

WEBThe home health care team can assist the child with meeting his or her physical and emotional needs, while monitoring the safety of the child within the home, and providing …

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9 Family Spending and Budgeting

WEBThe Home Health Aide/Personal Care Aide’s Role in Family Spending and Budgeting. Home Health Aides/Personal Care Aides may be asked, as directed in the Care Plan, to …

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Personal Care – Foundations for Assisting in Home Care

WEBBe careful not to touch the skin under your glove. Grasp the glove and peel the glove off, so that it is inside out. Keep the discarded glove in the remaining gloved hand. With your …

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Sex education: counseling patients from various cultural

WEBIntroduction. Education on sexual practice varies widely in different countries, nations, cultures, and religions. Sexuality is often tied to morals and personal values, in addition …

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52 Travel medicine: what you need to know before you go

WEBIntroduction. Pharmacists have numerous roles in travel medicine or health consultations. These roles have been well-described in countries like Canada, the United Kingdom, …

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Working Effectively with Home Care Clients

WEB1.Latinos often have a very deep sense of family connection, called familismo. Family may include extended members of the family and close friends whom …

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Initiating Conversations about Goals of Care

WEBLiving with advanced heart failure or COPD: Experiences and goals of individuals nearing the end of life. Research in Nursing & Health, 36, 349-358. Quill, T. E. (2000). Initiating …

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