Case 3.2: Megan Rickel, "An Apple a Day

question 113

Essay

Case 3.2: Megan Rickel, "An Apple a Day"
-Do you think entering patients' values and goals for treatment into their medical records would save valuable time for doctors when informed consent is required, or would it lead to even more rushed visits and lack of understanding between patients and their doctors? If not, can you think of a better way to avoid misunderstandings that can lead to malpractice suits?

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Definitions:

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in both the central and peripheral nervous systems that is involved in muscle activation, memory, and cognition.

T Tubules

Transverse tubules; system of inward extensions of the muscle fiber plasma membrane.

ATP

The energy necessary for metabolic processes in cells is transported by a molecule called adenosine triphosphate, or ATP.

Action Potential

An electrical signal resulting from depolarization of the plasma membrane in a neuron or muscle cell. Compare with resting potential.