美国国会,医生
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Federal statutes profoundly impact nursing practice, providing critical guidelines to ensure patient care is equitable, accessible, and of the highest quality. The following laws address distinct aspects of healthcare provision and patient rights:
• The Affordable Care Act (ACA), enacted in 2010
• The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), enacted in 1990
• The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) was enacted in 1986.
The Affordable Care Act...
There are various healthcare agencies in the United States—some of which are managed by religious institutions and others by different government branches.
Parish nursing is a growing specialty nursing profession that focuses on holistic healthcare, health promotion, and illness prevention. It blends professional nursing practice with a health ministry, focusing on health and healing within the context of a Christian community. Parish nurses serve as health educators, referral sources,...
Nurses bear specific legal responsibilities under several federal statutes, including:
• The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) which was enacted on August 21, 1996.
• The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) which was enacted on February 17, 2009.
• The Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA) which was enacted on December 1, 1991.
These laws are pivotal in safeguarding patient rights and privacy and...
Patient-centered care involves delivering care beyond inpatient hospitalization. Reflective practice can enhance a patient-centered approach. Reflective practice is a process of reasoning that considers all aspects of the present situation, including practicalities, learning from personal practice, and consideration of patient needs. Patients appreciate care decisions made while considering their input. Involving the patient in their care provides the patient with a sense of contribution rather...
An interdisciplinary team includes many healthcare professionals working together and utilizing their skills, knowledge, and expertise to provide holistic and quality patient care.
Physicians
The physician's primary responsibility is to diagnose illness and direct the medical or surgical treatment of the condition. The authority to admit patients to a healthcare agency or institution and practice care within that setting is granted to physicians by the healthcare agency or institution...
Prescription drugs require a prescription from a medical practitioner and can only be obtained from a pharmacy. They have many applications, including treating pain, anxiety, and hypertension.
The misuse and addiction to prescription drugs is a growing problem that can affect people of all age groups, specifically teenagers. This can happen when prescription medications are used in ways not intended by the prescriber, such as taking someone else's prescription or using medication for...

