In conclusion, multispecialty hospitals stand as pillars of excellence in the healthcare landscape. From their highlighted medical specialties to specialized departments, contributions to medical education, and patient-centric approach, these institutions exemplify the pinnacle of comprehensive healthcare provision.
Background: People with Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders are hampered in their social participation, especially in the social relationships they have. Objective: The aim of this study is to research the impact of hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and Hypermobile Spectrum Disorders (HSD) on interpersonal interactions and relationships. Methods: A phenomenological hermeneutic study was performed. Semi-structured interviews were used to explore the experiences of 11 participants. Results: Four themes emerged from the data analysis. (1) people with hEDS or HSD can no longer do what they want to do and that affects their identity, (2) people with hEDS or HSD have to find a balance in the amount of activities they participate in, (3) having hEDS or HSD influences how to ask for, accept and give help, and (4) Relationships are affected in persons with hEDS or HSD. As well as changes in the social network, different types of relationships are influenced by t
Thoughts on Adventist Higher Education Part 1
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The most important question Adventist Higher Education can ask is,
“What should be our primary definition of success?”[1] Everything depends on the answer. There are many different responses that Adventist colleges and universities could give:
Enrollment
Percent who get jobs in their major after graduation
Percent who go on to get advanced degrees
Student/teacher ratios
Number of scholarships and subsidies provided
Number of professors with doctorates
Amount of research being done
Unfortunately, none of these provides an adequate answer. They are important, but not the
most important.
“What should be our primary definition of success?” I read many quotes like the following: