criticized for being a biased view of healthcare providers‚ not the patients (1)‚ and cost-effectiveness analyses of quality of life only look at the clinical outcomes through an economic lens. During the past two decades‚ the United States healthcare industry has been progressively shifting toward a more “consumer-directed industry” ‚ focusing on translating patients experience into scoring systems through designated questionnaires (2). Patient satisfaction surveys are increasingly incorporated into clinical
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How Does the Computer Work? Specific purpose: To inform and educate the audience about how the computer works. Central idea: The types of hardware that all computer systems use and the types of software that make them run. Attention Statement: Most of American families nowadays have at least one or more computer in their house. Computer has become a very important piece in our life. May be some people don’t realize it but we use computer almost every day. Like millions of computer users‚ microcomputers
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identify and evaluate steps that should be taken to protect confidential data. Failure to properly secure and protect patients’ confidential information can lead to misuse. Patients routinely share personal information with healthcare providers. It becomes a trust issue if patient data is not protected. Patients would be less likely to share sensitive information‚ which could negatively impact their care. Several steps should be taken to protect confidential data. The Health Insurance Portability
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NI Topic: Breaching The Security of An Internet Patient Portal Nur-531 May 18‚ 2013 Introduction Kaiser Permanente is a health system which serves over eight million members in nine states and the District of Columbia. In the 1990’s the KP Northern California region created an Internet Patient Portal known as “Kaiser Permanente Online” (KP Online)(Wager‚ 2009). KP Online provides members access to request appointments and prescription
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Was the Constitution Created to Protect People? Lisa Vu U.S. History Period 4 Throughout the world‚ democracy seems to be a popular form of government because in this type of government‚ the people have power to decide on the decisions that affect them. After the Shays’ Rebellion‚ the Article of Confederation was weak because it did not have a strong central government to enforce laws effectively; therefore‚ the Constitution was called to replace the Articles of Confederation. The purpose of
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characters in the novel. what does this novel suggest about the different levels of maturity there are and how is it demonstrated? the few characters who demonstrate it most clearly arre scout jem atticus. there are also those who are in between the three main levels of maturity such as dill and calpurnia. what is maturity described like in this novel? maturity is supposed to be gained with experience however in this novel age does not express maturity but rather shows how maturity is somewhat personality
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a cockroach. However‚ this is not the only change that can be seen in Metamorphosis. Gregor’s parents and sister also experience change on a more emotional level rather than physical‚ which is what Gregor experienced. The reader can see a shift in how Gregor’s family care for and perceive him. Gregor’s father‚ sister‚ and mother all act one way towards Gregor in the beginning of Metamorphosis‚ but then their behavior changes as the novella progresses. Gregor provides all the financial support for
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racism. At the beginning of the novel‚ Jem never realizes the issue of the black and white that is prevalent in the south during the time in which the novel is taking place. After all‚ Calpurnia‚ a black lady for whom he shows respect the same as he does to white ladies‚ is raising him and Scout. One of the first instances in which Jem comes face-to-face with racism is when Calpurnia takes him and Scout to the black church with her. One of Calpurnia’s friends‚ Lula‚ tells Calpurnia‚ “You ain’t got
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A Constitutional Amendment: The Only Way to Protect Parental Rights to Direct the Upbringing and Education of Their Children English 1020 May 1‚ 2008 Outline Thesis: In order to ensure that parental rights concerning the upbringing and education of their children remain fundamental rights in America‚ there must be an amendment to the United States Constitution explicitly stating parental rights. I. Parental rights are not specifically protected under the United States Constitution
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Maintaining Patient Safety When working in an acute care setting such as a hospital‚ safety is the number one priority. A safe environment greatly reduces the risk for illness or injury. It’s not only for the patient; it’s also for the healthcare provider. For a nurse‚ it begins when she/he meets the patient. She must assess the room and make sure there is no debris littered on the floor‚ that all IV tubing is untangled and not on the floor‚ and that the patient’s bed is down in the lowest position
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