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    171). What factors will determine liability? The factors that will determine if the teachers are liable is if the incident was unforeseen and if the teacher was supervising the students as required during recess. Teachers are required to use a standard of care‚ but if they act improperly or failed to act appropriately in this situation they can be held liable. It is stated that "when an unavoidable injury occurs‚ there is generally no liability" (Essex‚ 2012‚ p. 158). But this situation

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    but the sentencing judge usually will consider the defendants criminal history or lack thereof; the nature of the crime‚ the manner in which it was committed and the impact on the victims. The judge will also take the defendants personal‚ economic‚ social circumstances and his/her regret or remorse expressed into consideration.

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    Inside Criminal Law To understand the justice system in America you must understand criminal law. Criminal law is different from all other types of law. If you are charged with a crime it is best that you understand criminal law. Criminal law is a branch of law dealing with crime: the branch of law that defines the nature of crimes and sets suitable punishments for them. (Encarta‚ 2009) This criminal law system is laws and rules for society to follow so that everyone is safer. As well as having

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    This essay will explore the nurse’s professional responsibility for safeguarding vulnerable patients. It will identify vulnerabilities specific to Blanche‚ a ninety year old lady with medical and physical problems (appendix 1). Other issues such as patient rights‚ autonomy and accountability will be discussed. It will consider the nurses professional behaviour and interventions to support Blanche. The Department of Health (DH‚ 2000a‚ p.8) define a vulnerable adult as a person over eighteen

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    profession‚ and are especially sensitive to any perceived bias or stereotyping.” (Ignatavicius & Workman‚ 2016‚ p. 115). Moreover‚ common practices such as hygiene could have a cultural implication in relation to this particular population and the nursing relationship with the client. It is suggested that “some homeless people believe that a layer of dirt helps protect them from becoming sick‚” in this scenario it is essential for the nurse to be culturally sensitive and should not “express disapproval

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    Criminal Acts of Omission

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    THE CRIMINAL ACTS OF OMISSION Abstract Criminal acts are the first principle of liability of a crime. We punish people for what they do‚ not for who they are. (Samaha‚ 2008‚ p. 85) The reason that an act is the first principle is because it is the easiest to prove. While many people first have thoughts of committing an act it is crazy to think that we could prove this. It’s impossible to prove mental attitude by itself‚ plus thoughts alone do not hurt anyone. (Samaha‚ 2008‚ p. 85) You might

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    Jurisprudence (Nursing and the Law) San Jacinto College Central October 04‚ 2012 In this paper‚ I will be discussing Peer Review. I will discuss membership and responsibilities‚ the Peer Review process‚ minor incidents‚ safe harbor‚ and alternate reporting for drug/alcohol abuse or mental health conditions. I will also give a couple of my life experiences that demonstrate how important this information is and how it can affect you as a nurse. Nurse Manager and nurse supervisor responsibilities:

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    Career Choice: Following my bachelor degree in biology‚ I will apply to graduate programs for wildlife biology and a teaching assistantship. My goal is to become a wildlife biology with an emphasis on ecology and conservation through research. Wildlife biologists study animals and other wildlife and how they interact with their ecosystems. They study the physical characteristics of animals‚ animal behaviors‚ and the impacts humans have on wildlife and natural habitats. The median annual wage

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    Mora‚ Nichole Mae V. March 15‚ 2013 BSN III-A Thea Camille Samonte‚ RN‚ MAN TERM PAPER ABOUT ABORTION I. INTRODUCTION Abortion‚ expulsion of the products of conception before the embryo or fetus is viable. Any interruption of human pregnancy prior to the 28th week is known as abortion. The term spontaneous abortion‚ or miscarriage‚ is used to signify delivery of a nonviable embryo or fetus due to fetal or maternal factors‚ as opposed to purposely induced abortion

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    To begin with upstream‚ it is defined as the level in which we use primary prevention methods before the person gets the disease. (Levels of Disease Prevention‚2009) Primary prevention aims to prevent the disease from occurring. So primary prevention reduces both the incidence and prevalence of a disease. (Levels of Disease Prevention‚2009). In primary prevention‚ choices are encouraged that will promote the overall health of an individual‚ population or community. Basic healthcare choices such as

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