I wrote my leadership paper on the possible link between the Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine and autism. My goal was to find the truth behind this very controversial argument. I feel it is important for all of us to stay up on the current research so we can keep our patients informed.
I researched the validity of the argument that the MMR vaccine does cause autism, I found this argument to be false. Most of the arguments for vaccines causing autism are just media hype. The true facts are that there is a higher number of diagnoses of autism is due to the broadened diagnostic criteria. Another factor that leads parents to believe that their child has contracted autism from their immunizations is that the signs and symptoms of early onset autism do not show up until the child is about two years old, around the same time they are recieving their vaccinations. There is no genetic link between autism and the MMR vaccine. There are no facts leading us to believe that immunizations cause autism.
The main focus of my paper was the importance of the nurse to educate their patients about the true facts regarding immunizations and autism. This will allow parent, patients and families to make an informed decision about vaccines. There is no evidence that immunizations cause autism, however, there is evidence that immunizations decrease disease. We, as nurses, need to let our patients know about the importance of vaccines to keep our society safe.
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I wrote my paper on “Cancer care of the whole patient”. I was surprised to see how few treat the whole patient. After IOM did their report showing fewer than 50% of the patients were referred to psychosocial health services.
ReplyDeleteAfter the report 10 recommendations were set up to ensure all patient are treated the same and offered psychosocial health services support. The 1st recommendation was a “Standard of Care”. This is to ensure all patients have the right to psychosocial health services and effective communication between patient-providers.
It has different models set up to evaluate the process between providers, patients, families, and health services to ensure the effectiveness of this program. Although it is clear that psychosocial problems influence health, evidence is still emerging on just how they do so. Nevertheless, evidence clearly supports the need for attention to psychosocial problems as an integral part of good-quality health care.
BAM! Cindy I have been arguing with my neighbor, who does not immunize her children, about this same topic. I have given her material to read and she still is set in her ways. Would you mind sending your paper to me so I can give her even more evidence?
ReplyDeletethanks in advance Craig