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Lack of Resources in Black communities The issue of concern is the lack of resources in black communities. AlabamaAppleseed.org (n.d.) reports that the black community in Alabama has limited access...

Genital Herpes Discussion Diagnosis Genital Herpes is a sexually transmitted virus (STV) that can be diagnosed through various methods. The most common method of diagnosis is through blood tests and...

Legal and Ethical Issues for Healthcare Professionals 10 days’ notice is not adequate time for an employer in the healthcare field to prepare for an intended strike or picketing. This isa...

JCAHO and CARF Accreditation for Nursing Home or Home Care Agency Accreditation is an important process for any organization, especially those providing healthcare services. The Joint Commission on...

Obtaining Legal Informed Consent from Patients If I am unable to obtain power from an attorney for a patient who is having an endoscopy procedure, there are several steps I would take to obtain...

Assessing Mental Competency in Patients Introduction Assessing mental competency in patients requires a thorough evaluation of their mental and physical health, and healthcare professionals must...