When someone asks me to give an example of a controversial issue, the first one that usually comes to my mind is abortions. Although thousands of articles representing opposite points of view have already been published, and numerous of debates in regard of this topic have been held, the question remains opened: whether we should consider abortion as immoral action or not? According to the assignment, we should imagine that medical technologies have reached a point when it is possible to move a fetus any time during pregnancy and to put it into an artificial uterus without causing any harm to both the women and the baby. So, within a framework of this paper, I will try to look at this new medical technology from the perspective of opponents and defenders of abortions in order to suppose whether their opinion about abortions would change with this newly invented medical procedure. (more…)
Background and significance
a. New process: Use of Complementary/Alternative Medicine
Women with breast cancer can make use of Complementary/ Alternative Medicine (CAM) in treating this disease. In the United States of America and numerous other parts of the globe, CAM has become a major treatment of breast cancer. Many patients are spending a lot of money in applying this method as a way of treating this chronic disease. In this proposal, I am suggesting alternative medicine as a way of treating breast cancer. There is increased use of CAM because many patients are finding it effective. They do not have risks, and the cost is relatively low. CAM is medical intervention that includes a number of treatment methods like chiropractic, acupuncture, and massage therapy. Even though, this method is widely used in United States, there are concerns that his method is suppressing the use of conventional medicine. The clients of CAM may be tempted to use herbs, supplements, and non-conventional that can lead to a number of side effects. (more…)
The Charioteer of Delphi
The Charioteer of Delphi is one of the greatest Greek statue or sculpture artworks still surviving for over 2500 years (The Scribe, 2007). It portrays the driver of a chariot in a race at a moment he presents the chariot to the spectators after his victory around 470 BC. The sculpture is cast in bronze, measures 5 feet tall, and is currently displayed in Delphi Museum. Its title is the “The Charioteer of Delphi” (The Scribe, 2007). It represents the shift from archaic contracts to the classical concepts. The general appearance is of a man holding the horse cords. It demonstrates the balance between idealized realism and formalized geometric image; thus illustrating the beginning of western civilization. (more…)
Several large-scale corporate scandals occurred in the early 2000’s involving financial reporting dishonesty and auditing fraud by corporate board members in multinational companies including Enron Corp., Xerox and WorldCom among others. In response to the losses to public investors, the US government through Senator Paul Sarbanes and House Representative Michael Oxley created the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2000 (SOX), which was aimed at bringing reform and enhancing the rules governing corporate reporting accountability, and auditing standards. These have been progressively adopted as the basis for subsequent amendments and development for new national and international GAAP standards. Macy’s Inc. is a publicly listed company operating a national wide retail business and as such is affected by the significant changes on financial reporting standards brought about by the act. The CEO must review the accounting policies currently in use to ensure compliance with the SOX act. (more…)
Early childhood is a period between birth up to the age of eight. Early childhood assessment is a tool or process for answering questions about various aspects of children’s knowledge, skills, behavior, or personality. To get the best results in assessment, teachers should observe children and write notes on their progress. In fact, children in mid elementary school level are required to take district and state assessments. One function of assessment includes addressing and planning for the needs and strengths of students. It weighs students’ developmental progress, encourages objectivity and measures program efficacy. In addition, assessment shows parents how their children are progressing in the learning endeavors. Early childhood assessment comprises of three items. These include data collection, appraisal and family communication. (more…)
How to Manage and Support the Delivery of Bad News at the Initial Time of Diagnosis of Breast Cancer
Introduction
Diagnosing medical complications is one of the most beneficial procedures that clinicians and physicians engage in as one of their routine activities in medical centres. Relaying not so pleasant news to any person is one of the hardest roles especially to patients who are under the threat of a deadly disease like cancer. Patients are constantly checked to determine the causes of their diseases and feedback of the tests given.
This has to be done irrespective of the outcome and in most cases; it is always negative feedback (Baile 302-311). Baile et al note that a series of research done from 1950-1970s indicate that most physicians were reluctant in delivering bad news to cancer patients because the treatment prospects were still very uncertain. Despite the situation having changed to modern date where cancer treatment is easily accessible to patients, clinicians and nurses still struggle with the process of delivering bad news due to the skills that are wanting. (more…)
Medication Safety and Impact of Medication Errors on the Healthcare Industry
Background Information
The institute of medicine (IOM) in 2006 reported that between 380,000 and 450,000 of preventable adverse drug events (ADEs) are experienced in hospitals annually, with the largest proportion of events related to prescribing and administration of medication. Despite the high number and intensity of the training and subsequent vetting that medical professionals undergo, yet healthcare is the most dangerous sector in the world. This state requires an observer to consider the level of complexity of medical practice in order to have a deep insight into this concern. Cima and Clarke (2012) argue that a frontline medical practitioner encounters new medications, new procedures, new research evidence and new technology to integrate in practice. Patients, on the other hand, are increasingly becoming complicated requiring a proportionate increase in diversity of health care workers. Nevertheless, delivering dependable care has never been more challenging than it is now. (more…)
Abstract
Companies derive their wealth from human capital. This means that the human resource function is important for increasing the effectiveness of a company. One of the major functions of human resource management is motivating employees. Employees need to be motivated so as to increase their productivity. Without proper motivation structures and systems, employees will not be motivated to work towards achieving an organization’s goals. Managers need to understand the various factors that employees look for in organization to motivate them. This enables managers to formulate strategies and implement them so as to motivate employees. (more…)
Abstract
This research proposal seeks to explain how ancient DNA and bio-molecular archaeology can be used to explain how humans lived in the past and the activities they engaged in. Bio-molecular archaeology concerns studying ancient human DNA collected from sources, such as fossilized teeth and bones and human and plant remains. The proposal uses information gathered from literature review of scholar sources to outline some of the examples in which scientists have used bio-molecular archeology and ancient DNA to investigate the human past. (more…)
Background
Organic foods refer to those foods that are produced by the use of organic methods of farming. Organic farming is agriculture where crop rotation is emphasized with the use of green manure, compost manure and non chemical pest control. From an expert view, organic foods are foods that are planted and grown in an environment devoid of synthetic supplement like the manufactured fertilizers, pesticides and other modern inputs. They are also those foods that are not processed through irradiation, chemical food additives or any form of industrial solvents. Organic foods are also known to take longer to mature due to the natural nature of the growth process. (more…)