Quality Nurses are Vital in the Care of the Chronically Ill

I am so very pleased to have a guest blogger, Melanie Bowen, join us today. Melanie Bowen has done extensive research and writing about the importance of quality nursing for chronically ill patients.
As I have had 2 very close family members become diagnosed with cancer this is a subject I find of the utmost importance.
When your loved one becomes sick it is top priority to choose a nurse/caregiver wisely, and this will shed some light on what to look for and what qualities you will find in a Quality Nurse.

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This is a guest post by Melanie Bowen who has done extensive research and writing about the importance of quality nursing for chronically ill patients.

Quality Nurses are Vital in the Care of the Chronically Ill

Quality nurses are needed for chronically ill patients since a col half of the American population is living with some sort of chronic illness. Half of the American population is 145 million people. By 2030, the number of chronically ill patients is expected to reach 171 million people. Many people have multiple chronic illnesses including: heart disease, diabetes, asthma, depression or even cancer or mesothelioma. To ensure proper car, quality nurses must be available.

What Qualities to Look for in a Good Nurse

Nurses and medical professionals are often deficient in certain categories. Quality nurses overcome these deficiencies and deliver superior care. Examples of deficiencies include: no coordination among health professionals, medical professionals who are not following established practice guidelines, inadequately trained medical professionals and no follow-up for the best outcomes. Nurses should also:

1. Understand Their Patients Illness
Successful nurses remain informed about their patient's condition. They learn to be empathetic and understand how their patient's condition affects their everyday lives.

2. Helps Chronically Ill Care For Depression
Nearly one-third of individuals also suffer from depression. Nurses should help patients care for their depression.

3. Nurses Should Help Clients Create a Care Plan
The care plan should include a medical history and a medication list. All healthcare professionals can follow this plan to yield a more successful outcome each time patients are treated.

4. Observe Changes in the Patient's Condition
Nurses should monitor verbal and non-verbal clues in chronically ill patients. Their hand gestures or facial expressions of pain should be acknowledged, and the appropriate treatment should be rendered. Good nurses are able to determine how a patient is feeling and suggest an appropriate treatment.

5. Nurses Provide Resources to Help Patients
Nurses know of the major resources available to help chronically ill patients. Care for chronic illnesses are expensive. In total, care for chronic illnesses cost billions of dollars annually. Nurses should be able to help patients apply for government programs and find discounts for medications and other health care costs.

Find a Quality Nurse
Quality nurses can be hired for chronically ill patients. Both Medicare and Medicaid will pay for chronically ill patients to have a nurse. Consider how nurses can help chronically ill patients on the road to recovery. Nurses can be highly beneficial in these situations. Whether you are battling a breast cancer treatment, a mesothelioma diagnosis, or leukemia chemotherapy; never give up the fight and find a medical assistant who not only cares about your wellbeing but know how to help as well.