It is important to have a discussion with your child or teen about terminal cancer. This can help them understand the situation, answer their questions and make them feel heard.
Children are natural inquisitors and may ask lots of questions, which can be a good sign that they are ready for the conversation. You can also give them time to think about the issue before you talk to them.
If your child is ready to begin talking, use age-appropriate words and avoid flowery euphemisms. (For example: "We will be careful not to get the sun in our eye when we leave the house" or “we must take extra care to keep the sun out of our eyes while we are outside"). Tell them your loved one is sick and needs extra attention. Ask them if there are any questions.
As it is normal for children and loved ones to be confused, it's important to keep repeating this conversation until the child fully understands. The process can be long, but if you do it in stages, they will learn to cope.
It's important to tell the truth to your loved ones, even when it means you will have to explain that treatment won't work and life may be shorter than you had hoped. It will be difficult for them to hear, but they need to know the truth so they can deal with their death.
Consult a child therapist if you have concerns about how your child reacts or is having difficulty. You may be able to find new ways of talking about your condition.
Also, they can help you to decide what you want to say in order for you to answer their queries in a way which is suitable for them. They can support you in the process of telling your family that you will die.
How can I inform my family of my terminal cancer?
This is a tough decision for your whole family to make. It can be hard to come to an agreement on the best way to handle a situation when everyone has different values and beliefs. This is why it's important to have a strong family support network around you, so that everyone can get the support they need to make the right choices.
It is not possible to say the right thing at the right time. Every family is different and so is their situation. It's important to prepare what you will say and to practice it with someone who knows you.
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What does it mean to "health promote"?
Health promotion refers to helping people stay healthy and live longer. It focuses on preventing sickness rather than treating existing conditions.
It includes activities like:
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Eating right
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Get enough sleep
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exercising regularly
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Staying active is key to staying fit
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Smoking is not permitted
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managing stress
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Keeping up to date with vaccinations
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Avoiding alcohol abuse
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having regular checkups and screenings
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Learn how to deal with chronic illnesses.
What are the different types and benefits of health insurance
There are three types of insurance that cover health:
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Private health insurance covers many of the costs associated to your medical care. Private companies often offer this type of insurance. You only pay monthly premiums.
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Although most medical costs are covered by public insurance, there are certain restrictions. Public insurance covers only routine visits to doctors and hospitals, as well as labs, Xray facilities, dental offices and prescription drugs. It also does not cover certain preventive procedures.
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The medical savings account (MSA) is used to help you save for future medical expenses. The funds are saved in a separate account. Most employers offer MSA programs. These accounts are exempt from tax and earn interest at rates comparable to savings accounts.
What is the difference between health policy and public health?
Both terms refer to decisions made by policymakers and legislators to affect the delivery of health services. The decision to build a hospital can be made locally, nationally, or regionally. Similarly, the decision about whether to require employers to offer health insurance may be made by local, regional or national officials.
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- The healthcare sector is one of the largest and most complex in the U.S. economy, accounting for 18% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2020.1 (investopedia.com)
- Foreign investment in hospitals—up to 70% ownership- has been encouraged as an incentive for privatization. (en.wikipedia.org)
- The health share of the Gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to continue its upward trend, reaching 19.9 percent of GDP by 2025. (en.wikipedia.org)
- Healthcare Occupations PRINTER-FRIENDLY Employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow 16 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 2.6 million new jobs. (bls.gov)
- For instance, Chinese hospital charges tend toward 50% for drugs, another major percentage for equipment, and a small percentage for healthcare professional fees. (en.wikipedia.org)
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What is the Healthcare Industry Value Chain?
The entire value chain of the healthcare industry includes all activities involved with providing healthcare services to patients. This includes all the business processes that occur within hospitals and clinics as well as the supply chains that link them to other providers, such as doctors, nurses, pharmacists or insurance companies. The result is a continuum which starts with diagnosis and ends in discharge.
The value chain consists of four major components.
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Business Processes are the tasks carried out by employees throughout the entire health care delivery process. One example is that a doctor might do an examination and prescribe medication. The prescription will then be sent to a pharmacy for dispensing. Each step must be done correctly and efficiently.
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Supply Chains – The entire network of organizations responsible for ensuring that the right supplies reach those who need them. An average hospital has many suppliers. These include pharmacies, lab testing facilities and imaging centers.
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Networked Organizations: To coordinate these entities, it is necessary to have some means of communication between them. Hospitals have many departments. Each has its own number of phones and offices. Each department will have its own central point, where employees can get updates and ensure everyone is informed.
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Information Technology Systems - IT plays a critical role in business process efficiency. Without it, things would fall apart quickly. IT is also a platform that allows for the integration of new technologies into the system. A secure network connection can be used by doctors to connect electronic medical records to their workflow.