Saturday, February 28, 2015

February Extra Post

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWxuUIjDUSM
In this video, Leroy hood describes the fundamentals of p4 medicine. This is important for my research, as it is my best answer.

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Blog 16: Answer 2

1) What is the best way to improve patient care in American hospitals?
2) The best way to improve patient care in American hospitals is through the implementation of P4 medicine. Doctors and nurses alike shall adopt these as basic guidelines, thus bettering the current state of patient care.
3) The second best way to improve patient care in America is through the allocation of resources into the hospitality of the hospital. Making sure the patient is comfortable and relaxed throughout the entire visit is crucial.
4) Answer 1: It improves quality of life, makes a diagnosis more accurate, and shifts medicine from reactive to preventative. Ohio state is conducting clinical trials of p4 medicine.
Answer 2: Improves patient satisfaction, increases patient treatment compliance, and lowers malpractice suit risks. Canadian Medical Association Journal published a study on this, then apologized.
5) Answer 1: My 29th research article supports this answer best
Answer 2: My 50th research article supports this answer best
6) Research articles 10, 11, 12, 19, 29, 30, 41, 42, 45, 50, and 53 support these two answers
7) Patient care must be improved, and these two answers are a key part of the solution.

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Blog 15: Independent Component 2 Approval

1) I plan on doing more hours of mentor ship. I'll shadow my mentor and use the time to ask more specific research questions.
2) Allow the teachers to call my mentor and verify. Or I can also wear a go pro, record every minute, then combine all the days into one big fast motion video with a clock. This is probably the most accurate way of verifying.
3) Talking with nurses who work first hand with patients is more valuable than reading about studies.


Thursday, February 5, 2015

Independent Component 1



  • LITERAL
    (a) “I, Joseph Garcia, affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 36 hours of work.”
    (b)
    Cachu, Marina. "Independent Component." Interview by Joseph Garcia. Hefe Daily 5 Feb. 2015: 1-420. Print. 
           (c)    I shadowed my nina Marina Cachu, a State-Farm sales rep. I asked her various questions about health insurance and how it interacts between both the patient and the healthcare provider.

  • INTERPRETIVE 
My independent component work allowed me to see patient care in a whole new dimension. Patients have to deal with not only healthcare providers, but also health insurance providers. Being able to ask questions about healthcare broadened my research scope and allowed me to see more aspects of healthcare.  I provided a picture in my January blog of the grand opening of the facility. That particular day was less centered on insurance than celebration. However, that was the building that I completed my independent component in. 
  • APPLIED
    This triple medical system leads to quarrels between provider and insurer, and more often than not, the patient suffers. Analyzing this relationship gave me a better understanding of healthcare. One time, I asked about State farm's goals in providing health insurance. I was told that State farm [and most other insurer] strive to give personalized, affordable, and broad coverage to each of their clients. This got me thinking that if both the provider and the insurer strive for excellent patient satisfaction, then why is there so much dissatisfaction with our current system?