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types of patients

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  By understanding types of patients, healthcare providers can: build trust with patients, improve patient satisfaction, reduce the risk of medical errors, and improve overall patient outcomes. COMPLIANT PATIENT They're considered the ideal . They follow their medication regimen and observe all appoinments . Positive reinforcement can go a long way mantaining this type of behaviour. NON-COMPLIANT PATIENT They can present a real challenge . They miss appointments , don't adhere to their treatment plan and often ignore medical advice . Moreover, their behaviour can lead to complications in their conditions . ANXIOUS PATIENT  Some patients become nervous , restless and even scared. Firstly, you have to validate their fears and show empathy . Secondly, encourage them to talk about their feelings . Finally, remain calm yourself. DEMANDING PATIENT They can be tough . They want answers now and solutions quickly . Set realistic expectations from the beggining: explain the ...

PUBERTY

Puberty is the time when kids grow into young adults through physical and psychological changes. It doesn't happen all at once, but slowly over time. Most females start their puberty between the ages of 8 and 13 . Most of the males start theirs between 9 and 14 . But it can also be possible to start it earlier or later. Hormones from the brain trigger the beggin of puberty. In males those hormones make the testicles to make the hormone testosterone and sperm . In females they make the ovaries to make the hormone strogen and trigger the growth and release of the eggs . Other puberty hormones are from the adrenal glands , and they lead the growth of pubic and underarm hair, body odor and acne . PHYSICAL CHANGES In men : First the testicles get bigger , and hair will sprout out above the penis and on the scrotum. The penis and testes will get larger . Ejaculation and erection will happen. Later, hair will grow under the arm and in the beard area. And that first crack in the...

stress and health

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  Sometimes stress can be a positive force, motivating you. But it is often a negative force. If you experienced stress during a long period of time, it could become chronic —unless you take action. Stress is an automatic response designed by our ancestors to protect us from predators and other threats. Faced with danger, the body stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol flood our body. They elevate your heart rate, increase your blood pressure, boost your energy and prepare you to deal with the problem. These days you don't confront the danger of being eaten, but you still have multiple challenges every day. As a result, your body's natural alarm system may be stuck in the on position. And that can have serious consequences for your health. Even short-life, minus stress can have consequences. Major acute stress can have a bigger impact. Repeated acute stress can may also contribute to inflammation in the circulatory system, particularly in the coronary arteries. This is...