Medication errors are all too common‚ jeopardizing the safety of patients; it may be a misinterpretation of a prescription‚ not having a complete history of a patient and dispensing drugs that could interact with other drugs adversely‚ or a patient administering the medication incorrectly‚ which are all preventable. There are numerous ways of preventing medication errors; therefore‚ the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) has recognized ten important factors that lead to errors. Anderson
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about environmentalism. However‚ Pocahontas was around the age of eleven and John Smith twenty-seven‚ when these events transpired. Smith is said to have kidnapped and sexually assaulted Pocahontas for years. However one of the most visual misrepresentations during the movement was the how the characters looked like‚ although the characters had tan complexions their facial features were not comparable to what Native Americans actually look like. Disney started out basing Pocahontas on a painting
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Business Law–LEGT1710 The Role of Law In Business The Law is a systematic set of rules to control conduct within a society‚ created by parliament and is enforced by courts. Sources of Law Law is made up of two parts: 1. Enacted (Statute) Law: law that is made by parliament. It can be changed by parliament but is interpreted by judges. In the case of a conflict between statue and common law‚ statue law prevails under the Doctrine of Parliamentary Supremacy as it has the ultimate law making
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respondents‚ Hedley placed additional orders on behalf of Easipower which eventually resulted in a loss of £17‚000. Hedley then brought an action against the respondents for damages under the tort of negligence: Held: A negligent‚ although honest‚ misrepresentation‚ may give rise to an action for damages for financial loss even if there was no contract between the advisor and the advisee and no fiduciary relationship. The law will imply a duty of care when the advisee seeks information from an advisor who
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moment‚ are common place in business. It is not the unethical act itself‚ but it is the rationalization of the unethical behavior that is the focus of this paper. Some of these rationalizations are honest misunderstandings‚ some are intentional misrepresentations‚ some are self-serving excuses‚ and some‚ simply make no sense at all. This paper will discuss 5 reasons people rationalize their bad decisions. The Golden Rationalization “Everybody does it” is a rationalization that has been used to excuse
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Gary Porter Construction v. Fox Construction‚ Inc.‚ 2004 Ut.App. 354‚ 101 p.3d 371 (2004). Facts: The University of Utah was in need of a women’s Gymnastics training facility so they subcontracted Fox Construction‚ Inc. to complete the project. For the soil and ground work Fox Construction‚ Inc. subcontracted with Gary Porter Construction. Gary Porter Construction‚ Inc. performed their work based on specific plans as well as some work outside of the plans. The combined total from the planned
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WHEN DOES AN AGREEMENT BECOME A CONTRACT? (1) There must be some consideration for it According to Section-2(d) of the Indian Contract Act‚ 1872 “When‚ at the desire of the promisor‚ the promisee or any other person has done or abstained from doing‚ or does or abstains from doing‚ or promises to do or to abstain from doing‚ something‚ such act or abstinence or promise is called a consideration for the promise.” According to Section-25 “Agreement without consideration‚ void‚ unless it is in writing
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Review Sheet L201 Exam III The exam will consist of 50 multiple choice questions worth 4.8 points apiece (for a total of 240 points). The exam will cover the topics listed below. Please note that I reserve the right to use topics and terms not included on this list for incorrect answers. 1. Copyright a. What it does b. How rights are acquired c. How long copyright is protected d. First-Sale Doctrine 2. Patent a. What it does b. How rights are acquired i. Patentable subject matter ii
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Turning Away Blood Donation From Men Who have Sex With Men Jeffrey R. Robinson Grand Canyon University: Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Roles and Practice March 7th 2015 Introduction When blood donation is low and technologically advanced health and blood screening is a reality‚ why would the US continue to turn away blood? I chose this for the reason that being a gay man in the health care industry in 2014‚ I am still unable to donate blood. I do not engage in risky behavior‚ yet I still
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Securities Regulation Outline Introductory Material Financial Products. Two ways to raise money: taking out loans from the bank‚ or issuing securities on the public market. Bank Loans Money in exchange for a promise to pay. Usually secured by some collateral. Commercial lending: one bank is “lead arranger” for others. Reduces exposure. Securities Stock. An ownership interest. Common stock. Voting rights! Dividends. Get paid last in a liquidation. Preferred stock. No voting rights as long as
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