The Black Death was a plague that spread across Europe during the fourteenth century. It swept the continent and baffled millions of European citizens. I chose this topic because the idea of the past epidemic intrigues me. In elementary school‚ we touched on the topic and barely discussed the possible outcomes. I was fascinated by what could’ve happened those years of peril. I am of Polish descent‚ so I am also learning how this plague could have affected by ancestors and what they were put though
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Work effectively in the community sector Assessment 2: short answer questions 1) Explain what is meant by the term “duty of care” and how it relates to your legal responsibilities in the community services sector? It refers to the obligation to take responsible care of an individual or organisation to avoid acts to be likely to cause harm to others. It relates to our legal responsibilities in the community service sector: The organisation will have developed workplace policies and procedures that
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Long term management of client diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide and one of the four leading threats to human health and development along with cardiovascular diseases‚ chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes (WHO‚ 2011). It is estimated that cancer accounted for 13% of all deaths worldwide in 2008‚ of which colorectal cancer along with lung and breast cancers contributed to 45% of world’s total cancer mortality (Ferlay‚ et al.‚ 2010). Cancer continues
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is a short term answer‚ limiting knowledge and memory will ruin any society. (SIP-A) When the citizens have limited knowledge and memory‚ they cannot help out in a serious crisis that is going on around the country‚ and the government is essentially running the country by themselves. (STEWE-1) In this society‚ there is a serious war going on‚ and no one really cares. People partially understand that the war is going on‚ but they do not care at all‚ because they are selfish and only care about what
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INSURANCE COMPANIES Insurance companies play an important role in an economy in that they are risk bearers or the underwriters of risk for a wide range of insurable events. Moreover‚ beyond their risk bearer role‚ insurance companies are major participants in the financial market as investors. To understand why‚ we will explain the basic economics of the insurance industry. As compensation for insurance companies selling protection against the occurrence of future events‚ they receive one or more
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The French and Indian War that began in 1754‚ eventually spread to Europe in what was know as the the Seven Years’ War. Back in America‚ several notable events happened. Britain attempted to institute several policies which‚ in the colonists view‚ had adverse effects. In an effort to replenish a diminishing army‚ Britain began forcefully enlisted colonists. This practice was known as impressment. Britain also instituted several other practices such as seizing supplies and equipment and demanding
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Aetna‚ Inc. Health Insurance: A Company Summary Gina M. Hagerty Saint Leo University Abstract Aetna‚ Inc. is an American health care company that provides both traditional and consumer insurance services that include medical‚ pharmaceutical‚ dental‚ vision‚ behavioral health‚ group life‚ disability‚ and long term care. The company provides health care through employer-paid insurance and/or benefit programs‚ as well as through Medicare. Mark Bertolini is its latest chairman;
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Dental Insurance in India [pic] Introduction There are various kinds of health/medical insurance in modern times‚ and insurance for dental health is one of its significant aspects. Dentistry is a medical discipline that addresses the oral health of an individual. Dental insurance is offered to individuals and families who obtain their dental insurance coverage through large groups or through their employers or people go for Dental Insurance on individual basis. Dental Insurance covers
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Economic Terms and Health Care History Miriam Jamero HCS/440 Economics: The Financing of Health Care March 3‚ 2015 Shawishi Haynes Economic Terms and Health Care History The evolution and history of health care economics have transformed tremendously during the course of our country’s history. These changes can be contributed to the evolutionary growth in the United States since the beginning but it is also because of the continuing advances in health care and technology such as diagnostic procedures
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One benefit your employees may appreciate is short-term disability insurance. Here’s what you need to know about this valuable benefit. How This Insurance Works No one wants to get ill or injured‚ but sometimes it happens. In this situation‚ employees may become temporarily unable to work. While they’re recovering at home‚ they won’t have any income coming in. This can add stress at an already difficult time. Short-term disability insurance helps protect employees in this situation. When employees
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