Assignment: For each scenario that follows, explain how and why you would schedule an appointment or suggest a referral based on the patient’s reported symptoms. Be sure to first review the “Guidelines for Patient-Screening Exercises” found on page iii in the Introduction section of your Workbook.…
Most think that the justice system gets it right most of the time. Unfortunately this is not the case. Many people go to prison or end up on death row despite being innocent, like Anthony Graves. In 48 Hour’s “Grave Injustice” we see Anthony Graves’ case; Graves was put on death row for a crime he did not commit. In this case like many others out there the fault is not in the system itself but the people. In the Graves case there were many discrepancies that came to light after the conviction..…
Bill of Rights: a formal statement of the fundamental rights of the people of the United States…
Arguments can be made for the opposing side as well, but these arguments only consider the smoker, not the people that smoking affects. Where does government involvement end and personal responsibility begin? The preamble to the Constitution states:…
From flappers to movie stars, cigarettes became an integral, flexible prop. Cigarettes are a familiar part of the American culture and have been for hundreds of years. Allan M. Brandt author of the book The Cigarette Century, states, “Cigarettes are the product that defined America.” Cigarettes became a popular modern commodity as consumer beliefs developed. The product intertwined and blossomed with the development of American business, advertisement, and consumerism in the modern age. As cigarette consumption skyrocketed, evidence that cigarette smoking, and second hand smoke was dangerous was yet to emerge. Knowledge of the health effects has since had a complex effect on the public and the industry. American policy, industry strategy, and lawsuits concerning cigarettes have all provided windows into governments, industry, and public confrontation with risk, freedom, responsibility, and blame over the course of the last hundred years. Thus is why all Americans have a bias towards cigarette smoke, tobacco companies and products, and because of this, the product oftentimes has an ethical position-somewhat contradictory, as being both a leading cause of cancer and as an appealing product to some.…
Should the production and sale of cigarettes be made illegal? Cigarettes have had a declining reputation ever since they were linked to various forms of cancer, and other debilitating conditions. Cigarettes were not seen as harmful until public awareness was raised about the issue. Now, there are many advocates for cigarettes and many against them, but does the government have the right to make decisions for the public? Sadly, in the democracy we live in today, there is not much democracy at all. If the government wanted cigarettes to be banned, cigarettes would be banned. The government follows its own agenda, regardless of the general public opinion. The government will always find a way to put a façade over the law and argue that no rights are being violated. According to the United States Constitution, under the authority of Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3, better known as the commerce clause, it reads, “The congress shall have power … To regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the Indian tribes…”. This states that the federal government has the authority to govern and regulate any commerce within the states. Article one also states, “The congress shall have power… provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States…”. So if the government decided to ban cigarettes they could use this Article to argue that they are looking out for the best of the public. It is under this law that the government is able to place bans on uncontrolled substances as well. So, if the Supreme Court holds power to ban an uncontrolled substance, like marijuana, but not cigarettes, it would be inconsistent. If it has the power to ban one, it has the power to ban both, under United States law. Both marijuana and cigarettes are considered parts of commerce amongst the states, so the federal government is able to place bans where they find applicable on both. How constitutional this is is infinitely arguable, and all…
In a study conducted through the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, it was found that between the years of 1998-2006, fifty percent of American children were exposed to second hand smoke on a daily basis. Dave Eggers, having experienced this statistic first-hand, tends to have a very biased but yet unique opinion as to why smokers continue with their habit-- even though they are all well aware of the possible outcomes of their choices. In 1998, Eggers wrote an essay that was published in Esquire Magazine. Continuing to fight the idea of smoking and it’s after-effects, Eggers uses personal experience, interviews, and research into tobacco companies to depict the one idea in regards to a smoker’s death that has gone unanswered for far too long: “Ultimately, who’s to blame?”…
In my view the New York Times editorial board is right, because if minors can’t have regular cigarettes why should they have e-cigs. More specially, I believe that if the e-cigarettes company’s wanted to sell to minors they need to make non nicotine e-cigarettes because nicotine is bad for minors. For example the board said “But nicotine delivered in any manor can impair adolescent brain development, is extremely addictive and can be dangerous in high doses to people of all ages.” Although people might object that kids are going to smoke if they please so it would be better for them to smoke e-cigarettes but I maintain that there is a law for a reason and that reason is that it’s bad for adolescents to smoke and that is why there is a law. If people under the age of 18 aren’t allowed to smoke regular cigs then why should they be allowed to smoke e-cigs? Therefor I conclude that e-cigarette Company’s should not market nor sell their products to minors.…
Since the first major lawsuit settled against tobacco companies in 1998, there has been much controversy over whether or not these lawsuits are justified. On the pro side of the argument there is much evidence to support that the tobacco industries have long known about the dangers of cigarette smoking. Furthermore that this knowledge warrants the need for compensation. In addition the industry has concealed this knowledge from the public. On the con side of the argument evidence shows that these lawsuits have been based on false claims primarily in regard to health care costs for smokers. Furthermore, the regulations set by the settlement of the 1998 multistate lawsuit have established a legal president which allows individuals to avoid their personal responsibilities.…
Children and teenagers are told to look up to their parents and siblings, but when their parents and peers smoke what do you think these children are going to be doing soon? When kids smoke they are…
Saving lives is the main goal for every other state. On the other hand, tobacco companies’ production is causing many deaths in the communities. If the prices are raised higher thatto the point it’s too expensive, lives will be saved from the harmful diseases tobacco products cause because buyers will not intend to buy seeing the price(SF Chronicle). As the price is raised higher, the less will be able to afford the inconvenience price. Tobacco companies have spent $170 million in California in the past decade to influence politicians and defeat tobacco taxes, while 40,00 Californians die from their products every year (David C. Isom). Tobacco companies know what their production can do to their consumers, but companies are willing to protect and fight against those who is a threat to their progress. Throughout the years, most of the deaths we have seen are caused by guns, accidents, drinking problems, or deadly diseases. But one we do not see often that causes the most death of all combine is smoking (Yeson56). On the news, the deaths we seen are usually broadcast, the same way people are always dying. On the other hand, what we do not see is why or what’s the reason. Death caused by tobacco production are never shown out to the public because of how much companies spent and…
Article Summary: This article states that although only two percent of teenagers are smokers; fifty percent of tobacco companies marketing monies go to targeting teenagers. The author feels that the big tobacco companies target teenagers to help make up for those who ultimately die from tobacco related illnesses or realize on later in life that they need to stop smoking. It goes on to say that for every one person who dies from tobacco-related causes, two new smokers under the age of twenty-six start the habit.…
Cigarettes are the number one cause of death in the U.S. and yet they are still on the shelves. People know the damage tobacco does to the body, and yet they still continue to smoke, chew, and sniff it. Cigarettes and tobacco products needs to be criminalized. Smoking is the number one cause of cancer in the United States. About 50 million people smoke cigarettes in the United States.…
Furthermore, I collected enough information on this topic to understand the subject of teen smoking, why teens choose to smoke, and what cities and states are doing to prevent it. For example, according to Bill Phelps, a spokesman for Altria in a interview by Steve Leblanc of the Cape Cod Times, teens may not even know why they smoke and that the reasons are often complex. Therefore, he stated “There is no single reason why young people engage in risky behavior such as smoking… there should be a multifaceted approach to embrace youth smoking.” Though, it should be noted that Altria, the company Bill works for, a father company to many big tobacco companies, meaning his words may just be hollow promises to take action on teens smoking; so then, if teens stop smoking a large profit would be lost making him earn less. Indeed, many places happen to take on the issue of teen smoking with a serious and stern approach, with positive results. In fact, Massachusetts has put a state wide smoking ban in many places throughout the state- especially in restaurants- which have barred teens from smoking in public, and if caught they will have to pay a hefty fine. Subsequently, since the passing of this smoking ban from 2005 to 2007 the percent of high school…
By defining all marijuana smoking as a criminal act, including that which involves adults smoking in the privacy of their own homes, we are wasting police and prosecutorial resources, clogging courts, taking up unnecessary prison space,…