...Organ Donation Organ donation is a topic which contains many conflicting views. To some of the public population organ donation is a genuine way of saving the life of another, to some it is mistrusted and to others it is not fully understood. There are some techniques that can be used to increase donation. Of these techniques the most crucial would be being educated. If the life threatening and the critical shortage of organs were fully understood by the public, organ donation would more likely be on the rise. An effort is needed throughout the world to make people aware of the benefits this process contains. With communication, technology, and donors, organ donation can improve a person’s outlook on life by giving them a second chance on their own. (Egendorf 110-115) Technology has improved organ donation so much in the last couple years. There are numerous benefits of becoming an organ donor. Becoming an organ donor is one of the most selfless acts that a person can engage in. The facts on organ donation are staggering: there is an extreme shortage of available organs for patients that are in need. Understanding what organs can be donated can be vital in becoming an organ donor, as well as other factors’ including how being an organ donor affects the recipient who is eligible for donation. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, every day 19 people die who are waiting for organ transplants due to a shortage. (Holmes) The benefits of organ donation are...
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...welcome event that can alleviate pain and suffering and can sometimes save the life of another. A simple decision to become an organ donor can save lives and improve the quality of life of recipients. Receiving a needed organ facilitates a restoration of physiological functioning and often means the difference between life and death. Many people have misconceptions regarding organ donation and simply do not understand the facts. Some do not realize the vast numbers on waiting lists and how simply becoming a donor could save the life of another. Others may be apprehensive about making a decision about their bodies after death. In this paper we explain the origins and history of organ donation, the process by which organs are donated, the ethical implications behind organ donation and discuss many of the proposed solutions to solve the organ shortage issue. HISTORY OF ORGAN DONATION The origins of organ donation arose with several experimental transplants. The first successful transplant was a bone transplant in 1878, which used a bone from a cadaver. (14) Experimentally, bone marrow transplants began by giving patients bone marrow orally after meals to cure leukemia. This had no effect, but later when they used intravenous injections to treat aplastic anemia, there was some effect (14). One development that largely aided organ donation was the discovery of blood groups in the early 20th century. The first recorded kidney transplant was in 1909 and was a rabbit...
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...how it is unlawful to get money for organs. * Then it goes on to say how there are not enough organs for transplants throughout the last 20 years. * Expected waiting times are now in years and not months * Says There are 3 alternative policies for organ transplantation: * The current system of altruistic supply at a zero price * A market system that allows demand and supply to equilibrate at a positive price * A system based on t * To facilitate the discussion on the three alternative policies we focus our attention on a single organ, the kidney * Talks about the shortage of kidneys * Size of shortage- 25,000 potential candidates and 8k to 10 k are added each year and only about 9000 transplants are being done a year. * Cause of increasing shortage-1) technology makes transplant success a lot higher. 2) federal gov pay 80 percent of treatment * Consequences of shortage – heart, liver and other organs are generally obtained from kidney donations * Current system (altruism) - demand for kidneys is inelastic * Some individuals cannot join the donor list due to medical or behavior reasons. * Since we are working under the altruism system its hard to put a price that we think would prevail for kidneys in a market system. * Why the current system ahas endured. – there isn’t a specific reason as to why the current system has endured. Regardless of the overall...
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...The organ shortage: To market, or not to market? Jessica Peabody Baker College Organ transplantation is a term that most people are familiar with. When a person develops the need for a new organ either due to an accident or disease, they receive a transplant, right? No, that's not always right. When a person needs a new organ, they usually face a long term struggle that they may never see the end of, at least while they are alive. The demand for transplant organs is a challenging problem that many people are working to solve. Countries all over the world face the organ shortage epidemic, and they all have different laws regarding what can be done to solve it. However, no country has been able to create a successful plan without causing moral and ethical dilemmas. The organ shortage is at a critical level, and unless a better system is devised, it will continue to get worse. The debate on whether to legalize and regulate organ trade through the free market has become a very controversial issue in the last decade. The shortage of organs is a problem the increases dramatically every day. In 2010, there were more than 112,000 people on the organ waiting list in the United States. However, there were only 14,507 donors. Of those donors, only 6,564 were "live donors" (UNOS, 2010). Organ trafficking is rising in popularity due to the constant increase in demand for organs and the continuous decrease in supply. Trafficking is the illegal trade of human organs such as the heart...
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... Abstract In April 2005, Donate Life California launched California’s first online organ donor registry called the “Donate Life California Registry.” This confidential database allows Californians to share their organ donation wishes by registering online. To compel Californians to become organ donors by registering online, the Donate Life team engaged hospital partners, media partners, and community partners. The campaign’s four-fold challenge was to: (1) redefine and reposition organ donation as a public health problem for Californians, (2) educate the public and the media about the lack of organ donors, (3) spread awareness using community collaboration and media advocacy strategies, and (4) adopt a single call to action compelling Californians to become organ donors by registering online. Launched with the goal of registering 15,000 people in 12 months, the registry attracted more than 175,000 registrations in the first six months. The online registry’s success was driven by a well-crafted strategic communication campaign underpinned by two core strategies-- media advocacy, and grassroots support within local communities. The comprehensive campaign supporting the registry’s launch provides a useful model for public health practitioners. 1 Introduction: Donate Life California Every organ and tissue donor can save and enhance the lives of up to 50 different people.* Yet the demand for organ transplants has always...
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...There is graffiti in Vietnam around the hospitals with people's blood type and phone number because of how such an overwhelming majority want to sell their kidneys and other organs. Vietnam is using a system far ahead of the rest of the world as a solution to the available organs until growable organs become a reality. Therefore the legalization and creating of a system for the monetary compensation for organ donors to motivate them to save the lives of millions. Thus I chose to write my thesis advocating the use of such a system. With this system the medical world can, like Vietnam, not only eliminate the organ shortage of organs such as kidneys and liver, but we can save medical expenses to those receiving said organs. Yet there are still...
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...ASAN AUTISTIC SELF ADVOCACY NETWORK POLICY BRIEF • MARCH 2013 Organ Transplantation and People with I/DD: A Review of Research, Policy and Next Steps Ari Ne’eman, Autistic Self Advocacy Network Steven Kapp, University of California, Los Angeles Caroline Narby, Autistic Self Advocacy Network Introduction Since organ transplantation was introduced as a viable treatment option, people with disabilities have faced significant barriers to accessing the life-saving procedure. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibited discrimination on the basis of disability by entities receiving federal funds, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 extended this protection more broadly across other areas of society. However, it has historically been difficult to enforce federal civil rights law within the area of medical decision-making. Due to the lack of medical knowledge on the part of the average patient or family member, people with I/DD often face little recourse when denied transplantation or even referral for consideration for such a procedure. In the last twenty years, some progress has been made on this issue, yet the need for further action on the part of activists and policymakers remains exceptionally clear. Background … it has historically been difficult to enforce federal civil rights law within the area of medical decision-making. People with I/DD and Organ Transplantation: A History of Discrimination In 1995, Sandra Jensen, a 34-year...
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...485 Dr. Ann Marie Kopitzke IMPROVING TRANSPLANT OUTCOMES THROUGH SHARED IMAGING “Organ donation and transplantation have saved countless lives.”(New York Organ Donor Network, 2012, p. 1) When organ transplant first started, organ allocation started simply with calling local or regional transplant centers to offer an available organ. Today, the organ allocation system is much more complex and utilizes multiple platforms to ensure the best possible placement of a transplantable organ. Currently, the United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS) is the federally designated entity that maintains the organ waiting list and allocation system. The UNOS system is similar to a clinical data warehouse (CDW), which “is a shared database that collects, integrates and stores clinical data from a variety of sources including electronic health records, radiology and other information systems.” (Hoyt, Yoshihashi, & Bailey, 2007, p. 45) The system not only stores information about organ donors and potential transplant recipients, it also maintains the waiting list and “generates a ranked list of candidates for each available organ in ranked order according to OPTN organ allocation policies.” (UNOS, n.d., p. 1) The UNOS data warehouse is a great system, but lacks one key piece of technology that would allow transplant centers to more quickly and efficiently evaluate an organ. For example, current standards for heart evaluation require an echocardiogram and possibly a cardiac catheterization...
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...behavior. My values and beliefs have stemmed from my upbringing and also from my personal experiences as a nurse and a young woman. As a young child my values and what was expected of myself were engraved into me. The first concept that was engraved into myself was a hard work ethic which stemmed from my grandfathers. My grandfathers were the bread winner of their families and taught myself the importance of integrity, honesty, and hard work. My beliefs came from knowing God, understanding His Word and knowing what he expects of myself. Health Care Policy Due to my values and beliefs I can easily get frustrated when talking about health care policy in respects to cost and quality. Health care costs have easily risen since I started working as a nurse four years ago. However, things are getting more expensive that the economy cannot keep up at this time. Technology and the advances in health care are beneficial to all and for the greater good which can improve the quality of life. However, are these advances going to cost more? Yes. Should we not develop them due to cost of them? Absolutely not. Unfortunately the cost of advancements in health care are astronomical. From 1980 to 2010, the mortality rate of heart attacks dropped from 345.2 to 186.0 per 100,000 persons due to advances in technology (The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, 2007).The advances included beta blockers, clot busting medications, stents, defibrillators and cardiac units (The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation...
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...legal aspects of the doctor’s request for a patent, along with the viability of current transplant procedures. The scenario states the doctor has invented a computer – aided organism as key to bridge the new cells to human organs in the host receiver. This is a new concept of using microscopic rare gene molecules to make any human organ viable for everyone without the side effects of rejection, or infections. This research document is the collective, innovative thoughts and opinions of four people team. Patent Requirements The filing of medical patent begins with two important points. The first point begins as the criminologists will determine the usability of the new technology. The computer – aided microscopic rare gene molecules are the key to bridge genetically designed new cells to the human organs within the host receiver. This concept would make the genetically engineered cells for the damaged organ acceptable to the host receiver. The viable idea is to inject the microscopic rare gene molecules straight into the damaged organ along with the anti-infection drugs. The second important point is the innovative studies to confirm the computer- aided microscopic rare gene molecules cure the damaged organ with no side effects or rejections. The computer- aided microscopic rare gene molecules have the ability to split into genetically engineered active cells to cure the damage to the human organ (McKinney, Shoch, & Yonvjak, 1980-2011). Patent Concepts The thought of the...
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... Continuing the Battle for Life Table of Contents Executive Summary Situation Analysis SWOT Analysis Target Audience Campaign Theme IMC Plan Cost Breakdown Campaign Evaluation Conclusion Creative Examples 3 5 6 7 8 9 18 19 19 20 Executive Summary This following document is a marketing strategy and media plan for Canadian Blood Services. The non-profit charitable organization has existed since 1998 and currently has over 40 permanent collection sites across Canada. Over 25,000 donor clinics are run annually across Canada with17,000 community volunteers and over 4,500 employees keeping the foundation going strong. OneMatch Stem Cell, Marrow Network, National Organs & Tissue registry, and blood donations are run by Canadian Blood Services. Adults 18-59 across Canada compose the majority of donations. Canadian Blood Services is a noble cause that has positive brand image. The diverse recognition program recognizes all those that support them. The biggest obstacle Canadian Blood Services is lack of awareness amongst potential donors and volunteers. It is not a top-of-mind charity and people do not know about recognition events held for participants at local and national levels. Canadian citizens take this service for granted. There is also plenty competition for people’s time and money. Tough economics times make it harder for people to focus on charitable causes because they need to help themselves. However, Canadian Blood Services have a loyal core base of donors and...
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...DARDEN CONSULTING CASE BOOK 2012-2013 EDITION TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. The Consulting Case Interview 1. Structure of the Case Interview 2. Frameworks 3. The Math 2. Company Overviews & Interview Processes 3. Practice Cases 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Bike DVD Rental Service in NYC Dry Wall Competitive Threat Organ Donation Case Central Power Chemicals, Inc. Hospital Profitability Contact Lens Manufacturer Growth TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT’D) 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. E-commerce in the Airline Industry Big Green Biofuels New Rubber Plant Investment Asian Mobile Service Provider Radiator Lens for Defense Aircraft Capital Investment for Utility Electric Car Manufacturer Growth Miner’s Dilemma Big Truck Company Auto Spare Parts Machine Company Non-Profit Revenue Decline Gas Liquefaction 4. Acknowledgements THE CONSULTING CASE INTERVIEW STRUCTURE OF THE CASE INTERVIEW The consulting case interview typically lasts between 20-30 minutes and consists of the following parts: • • • • • Case Overview / Prompt Clarifying Questions Structure / Framework Building & Explanation Problem Solving & Analysis Recommendation The interview should be highly conversational and interactive. Depending on the firm, and depending on the round, some interviews can be more structured than others. Please see the subsequent section for more information on firm-specific preferences and formats. STRUCTURE OF THE CASE INTERVIEW Case Overview / Prompt The case interview...
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...Communication Barriers at Duke Medical Center Introduction: Effective communication requires messages to be conveyed clearly to the appropriate parties, but along the way there are many communication barriers that can create misunderstandings and misinterpretations of the intended message (Burns et al., 2012). Such misunderstandings and misinterpretations are apparent in the case of Jesica Santillon. This case study will identify the social and cultural barriers that may have made it difficult for the doctors to communicate with Jessica’s family. This case study will also offer recommendations on modification of the transplant process to ensure that misunderstandings are eliminated or minimized; and lastly it will propose some general communication strategies to manage communication with each group involved in this tragic case. Communication Barriers There may have been many communication barriers that hindered the doctors from effectively communicating with Jesica’s family. We will discuss some social and cultural communication barriers between the physicians and Jesica’s family: The language differences may have been a leading obstacle to effective communication between the physicians and the family, The family recently migrated to the United States seeking treatment for Jesica's condition and were not fluent in the English language. Health literacy may have also induced the communication barrier between the physicians and...
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...Introduction of Amin Mohammad Group Amin Mohammad Group is a market leader in the real estate building and development sector. It was started its journey in 1990. Every individual has a dream home in mind. We at Amin Mohammad Group are in the business of turning your dreams into reality. Over the part quarter century Amin Mohammad Group Luxury apartment and commercial buildings though developing lands in Dhaka city mostly located in Dhanmondi, Gulshan, Banani, Uttara, Mirpur, Motijhil, Ashulia, Chittagong , Cox’s Bazar, & Sylhet have changed the Dhaka, Chittagong, & Sylhet skyline and presented a new lifestyle. Amin Mohammad Group is our environmentally responsible response to the rapid spate of urbanization in Bangladesh. Pressures of urbanization in this country are compounded by the unfavorable land man ration. Amin Mohammad Group has embarked upon a mission to make the maximum use of minimum land being sensitive to both environmental concerns and social continuity. Planned development by Amin Mohammad Group of the sites around the city has added value to those areas, released pressure on inner cities and persecuted the city dwellers with breathing space. Professional team of design experts with mod outlook and engineers with state of the art equipment are backed by an R & D team constantly probing human habitat horizons as well as building technology. Their endeavors have resulted in the creation of aesthetically inspiring architecture, environmentally friendly...
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...Warwick Marketing Plan Terry Babbage 2008 1 CONTENTS Part One: Summary of main recommendations………………………………3 Part Two: Marketing St Mary’s: the current position………………………..5 The product………………………………………………………………………..5 Unique selling point…………………………………………………..………….6 Current marketing activity………………………………..………………………6 Charging policy…………………………………………………………..………7 SWOT analysis……………………………………………………………………8 Tourism sites in Warwick…………………………………………………………9 Tourism organisations…………………………………………………………….9 Local websites…………………………………………………………………….11 Part Three: Proposed actions……………………………………………..……12 Internal communications and report structure…………………………………….12 Gift Aid……………………………………………………………………………12 Church layout…………………………………………………………..…………13 Charging policy options…………………………………………………………...14 Advertising options………………………………………………………………..16 The Shop…………………………………………………..………………………17 Website…………………………………………………………………………….18 Visitor makeup…………………………………………………………………….19 Guiding and group visits…………………………………………………………..20 Appendix: Statistics……………………………………………………………,,,21 2 PART ONE : SUMMARY OF MAIN RECOMMENDATIONS This report has developed from the growing awareness that St Mary’s finance were not as healthy as they once were, and that action needed to be taken, fairly urgently, to maximise income. Terry Babbage has compiled this Plan, working closely with Jayne McHale and Clive Black. It is envisaged that they will continue to oversee its implementation via a sub committee of the Finance Committee...
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