While a large body of research has sought to understand HIV transmission risk behaviours among gay men, bisexual men and other men who have sex with men (MSM), less attention has been paid to the wider sexual health and well-being of this population. Whi
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status Classification System is a tool used in preparation for surgery to help predict risks in a given patient. The system uses a scale based on the patient’s medical history, severity of known medical conditions, and current physical stat...
fear of consequences of disclosure”; “Considerate, mutually satisfying & fun and free from the fear of being stigmatised as being HIV positive (not ‘clean’ as is often referred to on Manhunt [a gay dating website])”;“When we are all treated the same regardless of HIV status”. ...
Medical terminology is often considered an entirely new language, full of lengthy terms from various languages. Learn the importance of accuracy and abbreviations in medical terminology for producing efficient and safe practice among medical personnel. Related...
Amedicalerrorisdefinedas“anincidencewhenthereisanomissionoramistakeinplanning orexecutionthatleadsorcouldleadtounintendedresult”.WhilethemajorityofMEsdonotlead toanapparentadverseeffect,asignificantnumberofpatientseithersufferapermanentinjuryor deathfrom MEseveryyearintheUnitedStatesandaroundtheworldasaresultofthose...
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Data were analyzed using a paired Student t test, a value of p < 0.05 was regarded as significant. At the exit survey, students responded to questions related to the quality of teaching, if the rotation met its aim and their expectations, and whether they would recommend this rotation as ...
If the semen has become so thick that it is difficult or uncomfortable to ejaculate, an infection might be to blame. Prostate infections will frequently affect the color and consistency of semen, and epidytimis, a medical condition related to swelling in thescrotum, can also cause the semen ...
This can be caused by a variety of factors, such as underlying health conditions, medical history, and the patient’s vital signs status during a procedure. However, since that which constitutes a difficult airway cannot be singularly defined, it is necessary that clinicians monitor the airway ...
A budget is a microeconomic concept that reveals the trade-off made when one good is exchanged for another. In terms of the bottom line—or the end result of this trade-off—asurplus budgetmeans profits are anticipated, abalanced budgetmeans revenues are expected to equal expenses, and adefici...