...Protecting the confidentiality of a patient with an infectious disease can be complex. On one hand health care professionals are expected to follow the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) Code of Conduct 2010 guidelines which stress the importance of protecting patient confidentiality: “you must respect people’s right to confidentiality” (2010, p.3) and making every effort to promote patients as individuals who should be treated with dignity and respect (2010, p.3). Health care professionals may find themselves in turmoil over whether their necessity to protect others from cross-infection overrides the duty of care to their patient by keeping their information confidential; particularly in this case (see Appendix A) where the patient, Sam, has a head injury, knowingly has the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and has told his nurse not to disclose this information with others over his fear of future career prospects. This essay will discuss in general the moral and professional issues raised by this scenario. There are no definitive answers to this scenario as everyone’s opinion of what is right and what is wrong differs. This essay explores the legal legislation that may guard his nurse if they feel that his confidentiality needed to be breached and also what legislation is in place to protect the general public from Sam. It will also try to explain what actions are in place to protect Sam; professional guidelines and laws available that protect confidentiality rights and...
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...University of Makati J.P. Rizal Extension, West Rembo, Makati City College of Allied Health Studies Center of Nursing CONTEMPORARY THEORIES OF LEADERSHIP There has been much research compiled that compares the differences of the classic theories of leadership and management versus contemporary style of leadership and management. Both styles have been found to have their unique advantages, depending on the type of organization the theories are being utilized in. In this paper, I will be discussing the key variables needed in a leadership theory to effectively lead and manage others. I will also examine major components of each theory, and how they compare to one another. Finally, I will examine which theory best fits my leadership qualities, and my ability to lead others in an organizational setting. SERVANT LEADERSHIP theory Servant leadership is a philosophy and set of practices that enriches the lives of individuals, builds better organizations and ultimately creates a more just and caring world. While servant leadership is a timeless concept, the phrase “servant leadership” was coined by Robert K. Greenleaf in The Servant as Leader, an essay that he first published in 1970. In that essay, Greenleaf said: “The servant-leader is servant first. It begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve, to serve first. Then conscious choice brings one to aspire to lead. That person is sharply different from one who is leader first, perhaps because of...
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...In this essay, communication in the nursing field-its importance and the impact on nursing practise will be explained. The impact communication has on the safety of the patients and quality of care they received will also be evaluated. Communication is the transfer of information between the nurse, the patient, the patient’s family and among other health workers in the team (Anderson L, L 2013). Communication in general include verbal and written, information are exchanged in form of written and spoken language. Non-verbal communication involves exchange of information without using words, sometimes known as body language, which simplifies understanding of complex meanings of the spoken word. This also includes touch and sight (Weimann & Giles, 1988). Communication in it various forms is a keystone of basic nursing practice and an essential skill across all settings of care to identify the patient's goals of care. The importance of effective communication is vital in all aspect of nursing that is why I have chosen it as a major challenge facing nurses today. The implications of communication deficiencies impact the whole nursing practice. From clinical assessment, attention to physical symptoms and psychosocial concerns of the patients are only achieved through effective communication. The responses to suffering, listening to expressions of loss and grief, and recognition of ethical or spiritual concerns of the patients and the family members depend upon good communication...
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...Communication in Health and Social Care organizations Introducion The purpose of this essay is introduced and analyses the central importance of communication in heath and social care organisation starting with different theories of communication. Also will explore the used communication skills, ways to overcome barriers to meet individual needs because of their many different elements can influence the communication process, and advantages in communication. In addition the last session is about how to use the standard software to support the work, why important, and benefits of information and communication technology in health and social care settings. Exploring the communications skills in health and social care organisations This essay argues that the communication is one of the most important elements of civilisation, this is how people exchange of words and meanings through common understanding. Communication is the way of sending and receiving messages one person to another. (F. C. Lunenburg, 2010) Theories of communication As a result of this fact the communication is based on different theories. Namely one of the main theories is the Behaviourist theory. Lefrancoise (1988:29) argues that have two principal classes and they make use any of these classes of examples for learning. Both classes of behaviourism stated on very close to each other as for simultaneity of stimulus a response events, also stated on the effects of behaviour as for reinforcement...
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...(Jasper, 2003) to guide me in this essay, I will be discussing about how my nursing managers practice transformational leadership in this reflection essay to motivate me to improve me as a better critical thinking registered nurse in EMD. Description This unfortunate incident happened in my work area, where patient with critical conditions receive treatment, Patient Acuity Category (PAC) 1. It was a busy shift and there were dozens of critical cases coming in...
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...Childhood Obesity Cause and Effect Essay Childhood obesity has been one of the major issues in today’s society. It has increased dramatically over the past years. Obesity occurs when a person consumes more food than what the body uses. It is defined as the body weight above the average for a given age and height. It affects mostly children and adolescents. According to researchers conducted in 2012, experts affirmed that seventeen percent of children in the United States were obese (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). There are many causes for childhood obesity. However, I am going to talk about the most influential reasons of it, which are: Unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity, psychosocial factors and socioeconomic problems. The most affecting cause of childhood obesity is the consummation of unhealthy food such as: fast foods, candies, cookies, snacks, etc. In addition, children are used to eat large meals and drink sugary drinks, which helps the development of obesity. Children are not being educated to eat healthy food like vegetables and fruits. There is a lack of awareness about good nutrition and keeping a balanced diet. Moreover, junk food is sold everywhere, from schools to supermarkets. Another aspect is the social media that persuade people to make bad choices about what they should eat. In fact, publicities mostly show junk food and make it seem like people cannot live without it. They constantly show how fast food makes people happy at a lower...
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...and other mainstream medical caregivers in the United States. It does not deal with pharmaceutical marketing, since that raises a number of special issues, some of them legal and some having to do with the unique culture of pharmaceutical marketing, which really ought to be dealt with separately. Nor does it touch on the little-explored field of marketing alternative and complementary medicine. It begins with a general description of what is included in "the marketing process." It then briefly tours some of the difficulties faced by those who would market medical services ethically, and ends with some conunents on the relevance of professionalism to ethical marketing. Key Words: Professionalism, medical marketing, market competition, health care, product, placement, price, promotion, ethics. Marketing 101: The Four P's the idea of "marketing" with promotion and advertising. But in fact, "promotion" is only one of the famous "four P's of marketing" taught in most business schools. The first step in any marketing plan is to determine the nature of the Product (or service) one wishes to sell. Next, one determines its Placement, the distribution channels through which the product or service can best be made available to the consumer. Then, one attempts to determine the Price at which the product or service will be both profitable to the seller and attractive to the target consumer—e.g., should this be sold cheaply, as a "loss-leader," or at a steep markup as a luxury item? Finally...
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...Holistic health concentrates on the wellbeing of the body, mind, and spirit in conjunction with one another and incorporates the use of alternative therapies, counseling, prayer, traditional Chinese medicine, conventional (Western) medical treatments, and healthy lifestyle choices to further its ideals (Eliopoulos, 2010). Meanwhile, holistic nutrition utilizes various combinations of foods and nutrients to help individuals maintain, balance, and achieve their optimal mental, physical and spiritual health (Perkins, n.d.). According to the scholar Hans A. Baer, “foci of the holistic health movement have included stress and stress reduction, reliance on natural therapies, therapeutic eclecticism, the notion of healer as a teacher rather than a medical authority figure, the belief that the body is suffused by a flow of energy, the belief in vitalism, and individual responsibility for one’s health” (Baer, 2003, p. 235). This paper seeks to explore the dietary principles involved in holistic nutrition, the importance and value of exercise, and the function of the immune system in regards to achieving optimal health from a holistic point of view. In maintaining nutritional health, holistic practices find that it is important not only to consider the types of foods that are consumed, but to examine when food is consumed, what one does while eating, and the amount of food that is consumed (Eliopoulos, 2010). Health is dependent upon nutrition in that, if a person has dietary...
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...Scientific Management This essay will critically evaluate the scientific management’s importance and its contribution in the current management context. In this era of rapid economic development and industrial expansion of different nations, scientific management has enabled every nation to be involved in this global market. Scientific management is the theory which serves as the ‘backbone’ to many current management theories. Scientific management will be briefly described initially. After that, the essay will identify why scientific management is an important contribution to management theory when Frederick Taylor proposed it.... [tags: Business Employee Management] 1639 words (4.7 pages) $19.95 [preview] Scientific Management - Scientific Management Fredrick Taylor, the father of scientific management. He had a firm belief in "one best way" (Samson & Daft, 2003), of doing something. In the year 1899, Taylor held an experiment that involved German and Hungarian men, whose job involved some very heavy-duty work (Gabor, 2000). To his disappointment, men either refused to work, or wouldn't work to his expectations. The men hated him utterly; to the extent he required security when going home (Gabor, 2000). In his entire dilemma with his employers, in stepped Schmidt, a man not of intelligence but had the strength of a bull and an ox-like mentally required to reach the standards of Fredrick Taylor.... [tags: Taylorism Business Management Essays] :: 3 Works Cited :: 6 Sources...
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...Nine Powerful Practices 1. Build Relationships of Respect James Comer said in 1995; "No significant learning occurs without a significant relationship." Building a respectful relationship doesn't mean becoming the student's buddy, it means that teachers both insist on high quality work and offer support. When asked how a teacher shows respect for the student, some high school students answered with: * The teacher calls me by my name * The teacher helps me * The teacher answers my questions * I get talked to respectfully * The teacher says ‘Hi’ to me when they notice me The nonverbal signals a teacher sends are a key part of showing respect. Nonverbal signals communicate judgment, and students can sense when a teacher's intent is to judge them rather than to offer support. It can be hard to be conscious of nonverbal signals at times, one way to sense how you're coming across is to question your intent. For example, gestures and tone will likely reflect that. 2. Make Beginning Learning Relational When an individual is learning something new, learning should be supportive. Teachers should collaborate with all students to help them feel confident in learning something new. Whenever possible, introduce new learning through paired exercises or group tasks to make the students feel more relaxed when leaning something new which can be stressful. 3. Teach Students to Speak in Formal Register Dutch linguist Martin Joos found in 1972 that every language...
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...main models of health in the Sociology of Health literature, and explain how each of them has influenced our understanding of the concept of health and well-being. Health is a term that is commonly debated and the definition varies from one profession to another and is a controversial term. The World Health Organisation describes health as: “A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” (WHO, 1948) This definition was formulated in 1948 and at the time was a breakthrough in the health care sector and was finally seen as a positive definition of health, rather than negative. Most definition concentrated on disease and illness. There are some criticisms that state that the model describes health as a ‘state’ rather than a process and does not put any certain boundaries on what is considered “health”. In healthcare, models are used to diagnose and explain an individual’s health. There are four main models that dominate the health care profession which are the biomedical model, social model, biopsychosocial model and the holistic model. In this essay I will discuss all four models by looking at their advantages and limitations in health care. The biomedical model is a dominant model of disease in contemporary medicine and was devised by medical scientists for the study of disease. It was created as a scientific model therefor involved a set of scientific assumptions and rules. Biomedicine is the principal way of understanding...
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... In 1656 he continued for his Master of Arts degree. In 1665 at Oxford, Locke encountered Lord Ashley, a notable statesman looking for medical treatment. After a friendship formed, Ashley invited Locke to join him in London as his personal physician. Locke agreed and left for London in 1667, where he lived for the next eight years. This was the beginning of Locke’s deep political interests, which was no surprised considering that Ashley was one of England’s most skilled politicians. While in London, Locke took a job in Government researching the relationship between trade possibilities and colonization. He worked closely with early settlers who left for the New World, helping with the drafting of the Fundamental Constitution. The principal writings by John Locke that are influential to the...
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...target kids by advertising wherever they think kids will see their ads the most especially on specific kids TV channels. McDonalds also created a very well known logo. The fast-food movement had a vast impact on the employees that work at McDonalds also affected the franchise owners and the McDonald’s Corporation. McDonald’s has franchises across the world that give individuals the chance to operate their own restaurant and to possibly incorporate their own ideas for new food items . The first McDonalds was in California which was started by Richard and Maurice McDonald and Ray Kroc ended up transforming their Barbecue and burger stand into an international fast-food sensation. But McDonalds knowledge on health and nutrition is very limited and not so broad. In this essay I will explain how and in what ways I think McDonalds changed american society but you can decide how much McDonald’s has an impact on the not just american society but how much it changed the world. McDonalds has 400,000 employees that work in more than 31,00 restaurants in 119 different countries around the world. Every day McDonald's serves more than 47...
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...It seems unfair that you were handed such a poor topic for a persuasive speech as Anit-Homeschooling surely is. It’s kind of hard to be ‘persuasive’ without facts and statistics to back up your (assigned) stance. And, unfortunately (for the sake of your assignment, at least), the only *statistics* and *facts* out there put homeschooling in a decidedly favorable light. What you *will* find are mere opinion pieces arguing against homeschooling. However, keep in mind these articles provide no substantiating evidence to support their “anti-homeschooling” stance. Such articles, unfortunately (for your assignment, at least), are based on mere myths--some of which have been expressed right HERE by some of your responders. To wit: A) quote:“Home schooled people [will] be passed over for someone that has been through a school that has testing standards as well as requirments (sic) and guidlines (sic) for the teachers them selves.” Wrong. Homeschooled students consistently outperform public school students on standardized tests. [http://www.academicleadership.org/empric... and elsewhere] Moreover, it is no secret that our public schools are failing and that we are far behind other industrialized nations in academic achievement. See: Public High Schools Failing: Colleges Now Spend Billions On Remedial Classes For Freshmen http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2... http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=YmJ... What’s Wrong With Our Schools http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/04/09/time...
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...2.1 Introduction Good company reporting is absolutely necessary and vital as it provides valuable information to its shareholders, creditors and other stakeholder groups who may have the interest in knowing the position of the companies and their activities. It is equally important to maintain an equilibrium or balance between the cost of collecting and publishing the information and the cost of finding the information by the respective readers. It does not necessarily mean that adding bulks of information make the report a good one. It is the quality of information that counts. Government is highly dedicated to affirm that reports maintain a certain degree of quality rather than large and unwieldy information. Trade and Industry Committee (2002) 2.2 Corporate Reporting and Disclosure Concept Clarity of purpose is the key to economic success. The companies are most likely to pretend their motto is to maximise shareholders value. “For the business community to become more effective, companies need to be clear about the purpose of their reports and provide what their end-users need to know”. Company reports serve the useful information to those interested in the activities of the company, mainly the stakeholder groups. Stakeholders act as nucleus, around which the future activities and strategies would be framed. Company law explicitly guards stakeholder’s value in different areas of disclosure. Zairi, M., and letza, S. (1994) Disclosure system is recognised extensively...
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