scholarly journals Serotonin Syndrome Associated with Antidepressant Discontinuation in a Neonate Following Drug Exposure During Pregnancy

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. CR1-CR2
Author(s):  
Dolma Gurung ◽  
Sunil Borah ◽  
Sameer Wangu
Keyword(s):  
Serotonin Syndrome ◽  
Drug Exposure ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Involuntary Movement ◽  
Baby Girl ◽  
Treatment Of Depression ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Exposure During Pregnancy

Sudden withdrawal of some drugs leads to withdrawal issues. We describe a baby girl who was indirectly exposed to venlafaxine as her mother was administered this drug during pregnancy for treatment of depression. The subject presented with involuntary movement of the limbs. The mother had also encountered similar scenario along with some other symptoms after she suddenly discontinued her medication. The symptoms of the mother completely resolved a few hours after the she took another dose of venlafaxine. The baby was kept under observation and recovered completely without any intervention. We suggest that healthcare professionals should be aware that patients may require tapering of anti-depressants before discontinuation.

scholarly journals Medical manslaughter: a recent history

2014 ◽  
Vol 96 (4) ◽  
pp. 118-119
Author(s):  
Simon Edwards
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Professional ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Recent History ◽  
Medical Negligence ◽  
Media Attention ◽  
The Subject

While it remains rare that a healthcare professional is struck off or prosecuted for clinical negligence, criminal prosecutions for medical negligence through the offence of gross negligence manslaughter are even rarer. Although few in number, these cases are often the subject of intense media attention and show a trend towards increasingly severe sentences, with the most recent cases involving custodial terms. The ramifications of recent rulings for healthcare professionals could be profound.

Sexual health and learning disability

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 140-146
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Shiner ◽  
Anne-Marie Skitt ◽  
Will Mackintosh ◽  
Shawn Sacks
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Learning Disability ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Communication Problems ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Sexual Healthcare

It is well recognised that the healthcare of those with learning disability (LD) has traditionally fallen behind the care received by the general population. It may be argued that sexual health is among the most difficult and challenging areas for healthcare professionals to address. Difficulties arise from unique communication problems, establishing consent and third party involvement from families and carers. GPs are ideally positioned to provide holistic sexual healthcare for those with learning disability; this article aims to set out some of the areas of difficulty and offer guidance to ensure the subject can be approached with confidence.

SELF-ASSESSMENT OF COMMUNICATION SKILLS OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS: A QUANTITATIVE STUDY

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 277
Author(s):  
Aelita Skarbalienė ◽  
Egidijus Skarbalius ◽  
Lina Gedrimė ◽  
Lolita Rapolienė
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Quantitative Study ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
The Other ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Emotional Interaction ◽  
Healthcare Practice ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Interaction Skills

Communication and social skills are becoming increasingly valuable in the 21st century. Despite increasing awareness of the importance of communication skills in modern healthcare practice, there is a lack of research that addresses this issue. The aim of this research is to assess the communication skills of healthcare professionals working in Lithuanian healthcare institutions. Respondents (n=1154) were asked to assess their own communication skills using the Interpersonal Communication Skills Inventory. The research revealed that sending clear message skills were the strongest and giving/getting feedback skills were the lowest for most of the respondents, including physicians, head nurses, nurse, nurse assistants, and other personnel. The strongest aspects were that respondents can talk to other people and others seemed to be interested and attentive when healthcare specialists were talking because in conversation they were trying to talk about things of interest to both them and the other persons. The respondents could recognize as well how others were reacting to what they were saying. However, they did not always care how other person feels about the point they try to make. Emotional interaction skills were the lowest for most of the respondents in this study. They saw a tendency to change the subject when other person’s feelings enter into the discussion and it was difficult for them to think when they were angry with someone. It was summarized that talking, listening, and emotional interaction skills of the respondents are the areas that need more consistent attention, and giving / getting feedback is the skill that needs much improvement. 

Drug Exposure During Pregnancy: Some Epidemiologic Considerations

1983 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 418-428 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jos?? F. Cordero ◽  
Godfrey P. Oakley
Keyword(s):  
Drug Exposure ◽  
Exposure During Pregnancy

Nitrosatable Drug Exposure during Pregnancy and Preterm and Small-for-Gestational-Age Births

2014 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann M. Vuong ◽  
Mayura U. Shinde ◽  
Jean D. Brender ◽  
Eva M. Shipp ◽  
John C Huber ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gestational Age ◽  
Small For Gestational Age ◽  
Drug Exposure ◽  
Exposure During Pregnancy
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