Investigating The Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome Outbreak Questionnaire

Investigating The Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome Outbreak Questionnaire Introduction Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is a relatively new kind of viral respiratory infection which is caused by the MERS-coronavirus (MERS-CoV). It is also known as the Camel flu. The infection has some resemblance with SARS in terms of the area it affects (Riegelman, & Kirkwood, […]

Outbreak Investigation 

Outbreak Investigation  As an epidemiologist investigating a Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) outbreak, you have been tasked with developing an eight to ten item questionnaire to investigate the situation. You will also write a brief report that explains the questionnaire. Your report should address the following: An explanation of your questionnaire Why you selected the […]

Cultural Competence in the Health History and Physical Examination

Chapter 3: Cultural Competence in the Health History and Physical Examination Copyright © 2016 Wolters Kluwer • All Rights Reserved 1 Cultural Assessment #1 Customized or tailored to the client’s unique background. Health history and physical exam interrelated. With growing diversity comes the need for nurses to develop knowledge and skills in cultural assessment. Copyright […]