Chapter 5 Flashcards
Nurses should face the ___ present in our society and erase the lines that define us
stereotypes
The concept of clients having more control over their healthcare experience
consumerism
bullying that can include behaviors such as criticism, humiliation in front of others, undervalued efforts, and teasing
Incivility
Refers to an approach that combines conventional medicine with less conventional options
complementary medicine
options used in place of conventional medicine
alternative medicine
increase access to health care in a cost-effective way
nurse-managed centers
nurse that examines sexual abuse victims
SANE nurse (sexual assault nurse examiner)
registered nurses with specialized clinical expertise and education who interpret, research, analyze and provide expert testimony or opinion on medial-related legal cases
legal nurse consultants
nurses trained to recognize and collect evidence related to criminal acts of trauma or death
forensic nurse
In teh US, a decrease in fertility, an increase in urbanization, better education, and improved health care all contribute to this social phenomenon
global aging
4 main points to remember when considering the future of healthcare
1_ technology & science have major impact
2_multiprofessional collaboration
3_educate ourselves and public and health care consumers
4_dependence on research
techniques designed to enhance the mind’s capacity to affect bodily funtion such as meditation, prayer, music and support groups
Mind-body interventions
built on complete systems of practice such as homeopathic medicine or naturopathic medicine
alternative medical systems
use of substances found in nature such as herbs, food and vitaminds
bioogically based therapies
based on manipulation or movemnt of one or more parts of the body such as chiropractic manipulation or massage
manipulative and body-based methods
