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SPIRITUALITY IN PALLIATIVE CARE
SPIRITUALITY IN PALLIATIVE CARE Spirituality is defined as a way individuals seek and express meaning and purpose and the way they experience their connectedness to the moment, to self, to others, to nature, and to the significant or sacred. Spirituality means different things to different people. Religion and faith might be part of someone’s spirituality,…
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ANGER ISSUES IN PALLIATIVE CARE
ANGER ISSUES IN PALLIATIVE CARE Anger is the strong emotion that one feels when he/she thinks that someone has behaved in an unfair, cruel or unacceptable way. Anger is a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility. Anger in patients and families is a common problem in the care of persons with advanced disease. Whereas …
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BREAKING OF BAD NEWS
BREAKING OF BAD NEWS Breaking bad news to patients and their families is one of the most difficult responsibilities in health care. Bad news is any news that drastically and negatively alters the patient’s view of his or her future” “The impact of bad news depends on the size of the gap between the patient’s…
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COMMUNICATION IN PALLIATIVE CARE
COMMUNICATION IN PALLIATIVE CARE Communication (as a generic process) is a two-way process between two or more persons in which ideas, feelings and information are shared, with the ultimate aim of reducing uncertainties and clarifying issues. Communication only becomes complete when there is feedback. Types of communication Verbal communication is the exchange of ideas through…
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Work related injuries and Fatalities
Work related injuries and Fatalities Work-related injuries and fatalities are any injuries or deaths that occur as a result of work activities. They can be caused by a variety of factors, including unsafe working conditions, unsafe behaviors, and health conditions. Work-related injuries: These are injuries that occur at work or while on the job. They can…
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JOB STRESS
Job stress and associated conditions Job stress is the harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities, resources, or needs of the worker. Job stress matters to our health and our work. When we feel stressed, our bodies respond by raising the concentration of stress…
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WASTE MANAGEMENT
WASTE MANAGEMENT Waste is any material – solid, liquid, or gas – that is unwanted and/or unvalued, and has been discarded or discharged by its owner. Healthcare Waste refers to all types of waste from all health care activities; waste generated by the health care facilities, research facilities and laboratories. Healthcare waste is also known…
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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Personal protective equipment – known as ‘PPE’ – is used to protect health care workers while performing specific tasks that might involve them coming into contact with blood or body fluids that may contain some infectious agents (germs). Personal protective equipment is special equipment you wear to create a barrier between…
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE PROGRAM
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE PROGRAM Occupational health programs offer health services which correspond to the aims of ILO/WHO. Such OHS programs contain preventive, control, curative, treatment, rehabilitation and promotion activities for the improvement of working conditions, protection of health and for the maintenance and promotion of working capacity. Objectives/aims of Occupational Health programs at the workplace …
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Workers Compensation Act
Workers Compensation Act Workers’ compensation is a system that provides cash and non-cash payments to individuals who have suffered loss, suffering, or injury while on the job. Impairment and Disability: Impairment refers to the loss of function of an organ or part of the body compared to its previous state. Disability, on the other hand,…
