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Medical practitioners have been and should be in the forefront of catering for the health needs of society as a whole as seen in the codes and ethos outlined in the practice e.g. the Hippocratic Oath. Since nurses interact more with patients, they can have a huge impact in reducing the cases of health complications by undertaking preventive measures that promote and sustain healthy lifestyles through such means as health and fitness programs. Nursing caters for the patients’ needs at all angles, even post-admission in hospital. Fitness programs coupled with dieting and healthy eating can be used to promote health behavior which is defined as “activity undertaken by an individual to promote good health and prevent health problems” (Quadagno, 2002). Obesity and related complications such as diabetes have been major hurdles in the medical world. Obesity is fast becoming among the top killers worldwide and particularly in the US. It has further been exacerbated by the unhealthy lifestyle choices of today’s youth through physical inactivity. This is a lifestyle exemplified by a lot sitting (also referred to as sedentary lifestyles) and very little bodily movement (Ward, 2004). “Obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater. BMI is calculated from a person’s weight and height and provides a reasonable indicator of body fatness and weight categories that may lead to health problems” (Overweight and Obesity, n.d.). Obesity is a principal dynamic in elevating or contributing to the risks for developing cardiovascular disease, certain types of cancer and type II diabetes. According to recent statistics posted by the CDC( Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), there has been a dramatic increase in obesity cases over the past two decades with some states like Alabama, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia having prevalence rates of above 30 percent in the 2008 alone. Some of the causes that have been postulated to increase the risk of being obese can be attributed to environment, behavior, drugs and genetics. As already mentioned above, physical inactivity is a major contributing factor. It has been linked to the caloric balance equation, which is defined as the balance between the calories consumed in food with the calories burned up in normal body functions, day-to-day activities and exercise activities (Overweight and Obesity, n.d.). Environment is also an important aspect in obesity problems. Environments that are generally not conducive for promoting healthy lifestyles and health choices (such as healthy and balanced diets) contribute to obesity in general. For example, people who work in offices that do not encourage a lot of physical movement such as “cubicle jobs” increase the risk of employees becoming obese. Also, areas that do not have grocery s
Introduction The movie ‘Sicko’ by Michael Moore is an attempt to highlight the prevalent Health care system of America. In the movies, Moore focuses on some of the people who have been failed by the Health-Care industry. Main text The movie, which is actually a documentary, begins by outlining the lives of some of the ordinary American citizens, the lives of whom have been devastated and upset by health care system. Moore depicts several instances of people among which there is a person who lost his two fingers with a power saw and realizes that it would need twelve-thousand dollars to save one and sixty-thousand dollars to save the other. The man had no health insurance, so could only save one finger. The plight of another woman is shown who needed money from the insurance company to buy drugs for her husband who had cancer; the insurance money did not pay for the drugs as the drugs were experimental and ultimately the husband died. Another woman’s bad experience with her insurance company is when she learns that her insurance company would not be recompensed her ambulance expenses for taking her to the hospital as it was necessary to be “pre-approved” by the company. The terrible plight of a middle-aged couple is shown by Moore, where the husband had endured three heart attacks and the wife had developed cancer; in spite of being insured had to face bankruptcy due to the innumerable expenses they had to bear as the company wouldn’t cover all their costs. They had to ultimately move in with a bitter son into a small cramped room. A seventy-nine-year-old man has limited prospects of work and has to continue with unskilled job because Medicare refused to cover all his required medications. Moore deftly draws attention to all these stories which enrage and sicken the viewer regarding the approach of the health care organizations in the United States. Moore has successfully highlighted the problems of the health maintenance companies of America. He articulately debates that even when people pay their health insurance, most of the benefits cannot be availed by them due to the unforeseen circumstances. Moore also argues that while other nations like France, Britain and Canada offer superior health care services to their nati
Literature is a great source of stories that can be compared with fates of people in everyday life. Often we encounter injustice and prejudiced opinion, kindness and compassion. When an author develops a definite topic, he or she can use personal experience or inventive methods. However, even fictional stories find practical expression in our life through implicit meaning or features specific of characters. The short story Boys and Girls by Alice Munro can be considered the most appropriate when talking about relationships in families where children belong to different sexes. Sometimes it seems difficult to have a brother, but I understood that my situation is similar to the situation of the main character of Alice Munro’s story Boys and Girls . As well as that girl I have to live with a feeling that my help is not considered the real one. The same happens with her when her mother tells, “Wait till Laird gets a little bigger, then you’ll have a real help” (Munro 3). I do not blame my parents for upbringing us as representatives of different sexes, though it is not fair to treat women as girls and boys as men. The theme of sex discrimination can be traced throughout the story; however, this is not I mean. The next episode from the story which can be considered very close to my personal experience is the part when the girl was helping her dad without saying a word. This is exactly about me; my dad is a good person, though he can say something that he does not mean and these words would offense me, my brother, or my mother. The connection to this particular story grows more when I read a paragraph about the girl’s mother who likes to tell everything about her youth. My mother is an easy-going person who maintains the house. Unlike the girl from the story, I like to help my mom with the house because I do not think that men are capable of doing this kind of work. It is so typical for male representatives of my family to treat me like a girl. In addition, I find myself a heroine of the story Boys and Girls written by Alice Munro when her father says, “She’s only a girl” (Munro 9). Sometimes I can do with it and stay calm when addressing it in that way, though sometimes it drives me crazy because I feel it unfair to be treated like a girl who can do nothing without men’s help. In our family, we all do our best to keep the house and yard clean, though such concepts as food and cars have nothing in common. This means that some aspects of our life remain divided in terms of gender roles. So, I can indicate another similarity between me and the main character of the story: her father accepted her help without talking much about gender work or her being a girl as well as my father does not mind when I help him. It is natural for my father and me to do something together. To conclude, I would like to point out that sometimes girls should be considered as only girls as well as men should bear responsibility and fulfill obligations towards their families. This story presents my life in some way because I have managed to find many things in common with the main
Abstract This paper intends to predict the events after Obama’s reign in office ends. There are high expectations on what will be of the world after his term comes to an end. The peace in the world will almost solely be determined by how he will deal with the issue of environment. It is too early to predict the direction he might take on most global issues taking note of his unpredictable approach to many issue as his press secretary, Robert Gibbs puts it [Obama’s style is to drop by an aide’s office—a restless man, he roams the White House corridors—or stop an aide in a hallway and ask, “How are you coming on that thing we were talking about?” Gibbs says, “The worst thing is not have an answer.” Asked what happens then, Gibbs replied, “He gets that disappointed parent look, and then you better go find an answer” (Drew,2009). Obama definitely does not regard the hierarchical protocol that has been worshipped by his predecessors! Introduction The peace situation in the future is likely to be determined by the way Obama handles the environmental crisis that threatens the planet Earth. Tackling the future from this angle may look like it’s a long shot; and it is not. The harmony between man and the environment has for long dictated the status quo in very many aspects. After dealing with the global environment, other problems will sort themselves or be sorted easily as poverty, global economy, terrorism, global conflicts and many others. The effect on the environment is multifaceted; it dictates our relationship with neighbors, Mother Nature and the extraterrestrial bodies. Any imbalance in the environment triggers multiple reactions that affect the peace and harmony we enjoy. Analysis Basically the factors that threaten environment today can be categorized as; pollution that comes as water, land and air, overexploitation as of minerals which are now facing extinction or the continued desertification of the globe. The scarcities of the resources make the human beings, animals and the large creation fight the little that is available. To show that the environment is a key factor to the survival of the human race we will analyze some points that will drive the point home, When it comes to the unpopular issue of the crisis in Iraq and Afghanistan, Obama will need to come up with a workable solution that will bring overall peace and harmony, better relation and association with the world by the time his term is over, we might see the complete removal of all American and the Allied force from all conflict regions and let them rule themselves unconditionally. His obj
Introduction It is agreeable that companies are viewed differently by the public. This kind of perception arises from the diverse business models and unethical products associated with different firms. Business ethicists argue that every industry has an obligation to provide superior services and products that can meet the needs of the customers (Henderson & Ramanna, 2013). The undeniable fact is that corporations have an ethical obligation to consider and protect the needs of their customers. Using the case of the soda industry, this discussion explains why the needs and rights of the consumer should guide a firm’s business model and products. Advocating for the Consumer Many companies in the soda industry have been known to produce and market unhealthy carbonated drinks. These beverages are widely associated with obesity, poor health, and diabetes. This issue has raised numerous questions thereby forcing many companies in the industry to produce healthier products that do not contain sugar. This analysis shows conclusively that the most ethical approach should begin with the company. This practice is necessary because a company that produces superior and healthy products will eventually protect targeted consumers (Henderson & Ramanna, 2013). The most important thing is to empower people and make it easier for them to make a choice from the healthy products available in the market. The move to advocate for the rights and needs of the consumer will definitely encourage more companies to engage in ethical business practices (Astroulakis, 2014). This means that many industries have not been targeted unfairly. The outstanding reason is that they engage in unethical practices in an attempt to maximize their gains. Capitalism and Decision-Making The term “capitalism” is used to describe the manner in which individuals or corporations own resources and come up with specific decisions that can support their in
Forever Yogurt is a shop that sells yogurt. The franchise was opened in June 2010 in Chicago and over the years, it has turned into one of the most popular yoghurt dens among the youth. Forever Yogurt has approximately 14 flavors of yogurt that it offers to its highly esteemed customers. Because of the continuous improvement in the performance of the Forever Yogurt shops in U.S, the management is planning to extend its operations to other prime markets across the region. The management has opted to extend its operations into Australia through a franchise. A franchisee pays a royalty fee to a franchiser in order to be given the right to use the franchisor’s trade mark, continuous technical support, the authority to sell its products and services and the ability to use the franchisor’s system of doing business. The use of a franchise strategy is very instrumental for new businesses because they are given an opportunity to use a brand name of a company that has been successful in branding. Similarly, the new business is given an opportunity to use a business system that has been tested and perfected through try and error method. It is noted that franchisor’s first carry out a market research in order to establish the likely performance of the venture before selling a new outlet. Therefore, those entrepreneurs who buy such outlets are confident of their success because they are aware of the demand of their products or services in advance (Peterson, 2003). In most cases, the franchisors allow the franchisees to adopt any legal structure that best suits them. However, in some instances the franchisor’s demands that all franchisee to be a limited company because of some technicality associated with the franchise business. A franchise can also be sole trade where the business is owned by a single individual. Thirdly a franchise can be operated as a partnership whereby the shop is owned and managed by more than one person. Therefore, the Forever Yogurt Company should use one of the three available legal structures when extending its operations to Australia. The firm should sell its outlets either as partnership, sole trade or as a limited company (Benson, 1999). The establishment of fees is a major weakness of the franchisee strategy. The pricing of franchise products and services is not done in the manner in which pricing is done in other businesses. Many business establishments find it prudent to change their products, services, and prices with the intention n of enhancing their overall financial performance. Similarly, most businesses are free to negotiate with their suppliers to cut down prices of raw materials in order to reduce the cost of production so that the businesses can make more profits. However, these strategies are not present to franchisors. Once franchise fees, rates or royalty are established, the franchisor does not have the freedom to make adjustments unless with thei
Any image contains a narrative. A stunning artwork caught my attention as I strolled past an art show at the Whitney Museum of American Art. The bright blue hues welcomed me in. I locked my gaze on the drawing, Gettin’ Religion by Archibald Motley Jr. The people’s excitement as they spun in the sky and on the pavement was enthralling. They sparked my interest. I kept looking at the painting, from the strange light bulb in the center of the street to the people gazing out their windows at those playing music and dancing. It made me feel better. The action takes place on a busy street where people are going up and down. As they walk around the room, one-man plays the trombone while the other taps the tambourine. An elderly gentleman passes by as a woman walks her puppy. Their surroundings consist of a house and an apartment building. A woman stands on the patio, her face girdled with frustration, with a child seated on the stairs. As the vibrant crowd paraded up and down the highway, a few residents from the apartment complex looked down. Moreover, a dark-skinned man with voluptuous red lips stands in the center of it all, mounted on a miniature makeshift pulpit with the words “Jesus saves” etched on it. His hands are clasped together, and his wide white eyes are fixed on the night sky, suggesting a prayerful pose. In the 1940s, racial exclusion was the norm. They faced discrimination and a climate of violence. In Gettin’ Religion , Motley depicts a sense of community, using a diverse group of people. He humanizes the convergence of high and low cultures while also inspecting the social stratification relative to the time. The artwork has an exquisite sense of design and balance. Figure foreground, middle ground, and background are exceptionally well crafted throughout this composition. Gettin’ Religion depicts the bustling rhythms of the African American community. Every single character has a role to play. Motley uses simple colors to capture and maintain visual balance. The artist complemented the deep blue hues with a saturated red in the characters’ lips and shoes, livening the piece. The focus of this composition is the dark-skinned man, which is achieved by following the guiding lines. The guiding lines are the instruments, and the line of sight of the characters, convening at the man. Another element utilized in the artwork is a slight imbalance brought forth by the rule of thirds, which brings the tall, dark-skinned man as our focal point again with his hands clasped in prayer. His head is angled back facing the night sky. It follows right along with the roof life of the house, in a triangular shape, alluding to the holy trinity. The apex of this composition, the street light, is juxtaposed to the lit inside windows, signifying this one is the light for everyone to see. A child is a the feet of the man, looking up at him. The child’s head is cocked back, paying attention to him, which begs us to wonder, does the child see the light too? Mortley evokes a sense of camaraderie in the painting with
William Henry Gates, who is better known simply as Bill Gates, is one of the most well-known leaders today. Having co-founded the software corporation of Microsoft and served as its leader for a long period (USA Today, 2007), he led the enterprise to succeed in the global software market. In fact, over long years, Microsoft had been the monopolist in the computer software market, and it remains the largest software company in the world (Cohan, 2015). Therefore, it is paramount to discuss the style of Bill Gates’ leadership, as well as to consider its possible adverse aspects and issues which might hinder the progress of an organization. Leadership Style of Bill Gates, its Key Issues and Underlying Issues It is stated that Bill Gates is one of the most successful leaders, or perhaps even the most successful leader nowadays (Cohan, 2015). It was, to a considerable degree, his efforts that led the corporation of Microsoft to its global success. Bill Gates himself was able to make a great profit thanks to this business and became one of the wealthiest persons on the planet (Cohan, 2015). Due to this major and long-lasting success, it might be possible to state that his leadership style proved to be most effective, and it may be likely that there are no crucial flaws in it. The style of Bill Gates includes such dimensions as focus and clarity of thought, the ability to “think big,” passion, life-long learning, and giving back to society, in particular via charity organizations (Krishnamur
Introduction The concept of the value and its diversity in various contexts are those aspects that allow analyzing this or that case or situation event from different perspectives and positions. To determine the significance of values ​​regarding their uniqueness, an example of a specific event will be given. From the standpoint of the manager, analyzing values ​​is a mandatory practice that makes it possible to broaden one’s horizons and show the comprehensive picture of a given situation but and not its individual perception. Event Description The considered event that took place in London three months ago was a meeting of the local environmental community in support of the Greenpeace Foundation. I was one of the organizers and took an active part in engaging interested parties and potential sponsors in the discussion. All the participants had one common goal, and their values, thus, ​​coincided in many respects. Nevertheless, when analyzing the entire event, one can note some individual cases that affected the ve
Introduction Delegation is a significant nurses’ liability that may allow them to enhance the quality of care. However, many caregivers do not fully appreciate it and avoid assigning tasks to their colleagues. This paper reflects on this issue and discusses the possible reasons for such behavior among nurses. It also suggests possible solutions aimed to improve appreciation. The report concludes that improving self-assessment skills and clinical capacities, as well as enhancing trust among the team may eliminate the problem. Discussion The role of delegation in nursing is vital as it may improve patient outcomes significantly. First, it allows caregivers to dedicate more time to assessing patients and addressing their concerns. Second, by delegating tasks, nurses can work in collaboration, which leads to a comprehensive approach to treatment and care. However, nurses may not fully appreciate delegation as it has various legal implications. For example, Black (2016) notes that a caregiver is liable for delegated acts unless the delegatee’s scope of practice includes them too. Moreover, the delegation process may be complicated as nurses should evaluate the skills and knowledge of the delegatee considering the task, as well as provide clear instructions and supervision. The patient’s health status, as well as available resources and time, should also be noted. Some caregivers may consider the delegation process time-consuming and be not ready to encounter possible complications associated with legal aspects of it. For instance, in case the delegatee is involved in malpractice or a medical error, nurses may have to undergo a court process. Thus, some of them may prefer to perform all of the tasks themselves, neglecting the benefits of delegation. Several possible solutions can be suggested to improve nurses’ appreciation of delegation. The first one is educational training aimed to enhance caregivers’ self-assessment skills. The study by Hughes, Kirk, and Dixon (2017) shows that professional nurses may lack the ability to evaluate whether they have the necessary skills to perform a task or feel confident in doing it. As a result, caregivers may encounter difficulties in determining the actions that they can or cannot do according to their professional capacities. Enhancing self-assessment skills may eliminate this problem and allow caregivers to understand that delegation may be vital for improving patient outcomes. The second possible solution may be the implementation of discussion sessions where nurses can address challenging aspects in their practice and provide each other with support and an alternative perspective on difficult issues. This way, caregivers can establish trust-based relationships, which will eliminate the fear of delegating tasks. The third method that can be used is t