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BIOS255 Week 1 Case Study Blood Typing Antigens and Antibodies Present in Each Blood Type Each blood type has different antibodies and antigens. Notably, the red blood cells (RBCs) of individuals with blood type A have A antigens and anti-B antibodies in the plasma. Conversely, blood type B has B antigens on RBCs and anti-A … Read more

It is estimated that more almost 7% of the U.S. population will experience posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in their lifetime (National Institute of Mental Health, 2017). This debilitating disorder often interferes with an individual’s ability to function in daily life. Common symptoms of anxiousness and depression frequently lead to behavioral issues, adolescent substance abuse issues, … Read more

BIO 255 Week 1 Discussion Composition of Whole Blood Whole blood is an essential fluid product of the human body, which consists of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets (thrombocytes). Blood plasma comprises water, proteins, electrolytes, hormones, and waste products and fills up approximately 55% of the blood volume. Some … Read more

Week 6 Peer Responses 1 and 2 Responding to Peer 1 Hello, thank you for sharing your post regarding the case of acute testicular pain and its differential diagnosis in a 32-year-old male. Notably, the content of the history and the physical examination should not be neglected for appropriate diagnosis and treatment. This includes patients’ … Read more

Toward a Creative Criticality – A Review of Critical Thinking Concepts The article “Toward a Creative Criticality: Revisiting Critical Thinking” by Tracy Cooper addresses the challenges of teaching critical and creative thinking to online graduate students in liberal arts, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary programs. Cooper argues for integrating critical and creative thinking, suggesting that both modes … Read more

The Difference between Rural and Urban Social Work Social work plays a vital role in addressing many societal issues. Still, understanding the differences in social work in urban and rural settings is critical in effectively addressing issues affecting individuals or communities in these areas. To begin with, unlike urban social work, social work practice in … Read more

Analyzing Assumptions and Inferences – A Critical Reflection on the Exercise Understanding Inferences and Assumptions The inferences and assumptions exercise, derived from a story by William V. Haney, serves as an effective tool to distinguish between inferences and assumptions. Engaging with this exercise highlighted the need to discern direct conclusions from the provided information and … Read more

Technology in healthcare, HIPAA, and HITECH The Importance of Information Technology in Healthcare Information technology has revolutionized nearly every industry, and healthcare is no exception. The incorporation of IT systems and digital solutions has tremendous potential to improve healthcare service delivery in a multitude of ways (Stoumpos et al., 2023). Perhaps the most significant benefit … Read more

Improving Healthcare Compliance – Effective Communication and Policy Implementation in a Hospital Setting Impact of Ineffective Communication on Healthcare Employees Failure to communicate organizational policies within the healthcare profession can significantly influence healthcare employees’ performance and hospital settings. Several adverse outcomes can arise. Increased Legal and Financial Risks Employees who are not fully aware of the … Read more

Navigating Moral Dilemmas – Applying Virtue Ethics and Aristotle’s Golden Mean A moral decision that would fall under honesty is when a professional accountant in a certain company suddenly realizes that there are cases of embezzlement in the accounts. The question that arises is whether it would be more productive to disclose these anomalies or … Read more