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'Global Health Issues and Challenges', 2006.
A review of Nancy Dickenson Hazard 2004 article about conditions that affect nursing, "Global Health Issues and Challenges".
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses and reviews Nancy Dickenson Hazard 2004 article, "Global Health Issues and Challenges" which presents an overview of a number of Arista conferences held in various world regions. Participants identified global issues and conditions which affect nursing. They also focused on strategic actions for the nursing profession and on recommendations for actions aimed at creating healthy communities. The paper explains that Hazard's article was presented as an executive summary and synthesis of the reports made from the various Arista conferences.
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Global Health for All, 2005.
A review of the concept of global health for all, taking into account the multifaceted and complex issues surrounding this concept.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 10 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper argues that the current global health issues indeed are multidimensional and complex, and cannot be considered outside of the social determinants of health. According to this paper, the ethic of care and care as a moral ideal, prevent the nurse from despair over the state of the global village. As formidable as the challenges are to implementing global health for all as policy and practice, the nurse and nursing as a profession have a vision of the future as well as certain strategies at heir disposal.
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"The vision of the global future can be reduced to two scenarios. One of these involves multiple and complex problems whereby the goal of global health for all is just not possible. In fact, one argument is that the WHO is hypocritical by being fearful to follow its own credo of health for all. The second scenario involves the nurse as a change agent who is not passive but has a strategic vision and is capable of strategic planning (Bezold & Hancock, 1996). "
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The Impact of Current Health Care Issues, 2002.
A discussion of the several challenges that are currently facing the health care industry.
703 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 25.95
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This paper examines how the health care industry is fraught with issues that will continue to impact policies on a federal, sate and local level throughout the coming years. It looks at some of the flaws in the current health care system in America and how legislation and policy reforms will need to be implemented in order to return health care to a "healthy" state. It identifies five issues that can be considered life-threatening topics that have a significant negative effect on the population and health care itself, HIV disclosure, managed care, resource allocation, generic drugs and prescription drug plans for seniors .
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"The costs of prescription drugs has risen nearly 20% annually (Washington Post, August 2002) for the past few years because of increased demand and consumer advertising. Not to mention the lobbying ability of the pharmaceutical companies. Generic drugs are generally about half the cost of their brand counterparts and it is estimated that this bill could result in health care savings of an estimated $60 billion over the next ten years. (Washington Post, August 2002)."
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Global Health, 2006.
A review of the idea of global health and how it is practically implemented.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses the idea that global health for all is possible provided that certain conditions are met. The ideal of global health for all is a vision that depends on a global perspective and a specific view of the future. The paper further discusses how global health also depends on a comprehensive view of health which must include the social determinants of health. From the Alma Ata Declaration, it was affirmed that he attainment of the highest possible level of health is a most important worldwide social goal whose realization requires the action of many other social and economic sectors in addition to the health sector (Leuning, 2002, pp. 298-299).
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Global Health Care, 2004.
This paper reviews six global health care journal articles, each one specific to an individual topic about variations and trends in health care around the world.
6,500 words (approx. 26.0 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 149.95
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This paper explains that after a country attains a certain economic level, the degree to which an individual receives good health care is determined by other factors, including poverty, which is present even in the wealthiest societies. The author points out that Canada?s health care is superior to that in the United States, offers more flexibility, and should be used as a model for the United States. The paper relates that the U.S. and other countries are facing challenges to funding national health care; however, in other countries, these challenges are often met through incentives and additional taxation, which is largely opposed in the United States.
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Broad Topic - Variations and Trends in Health and Disease around the World
Topic - Canada?s Health Care and How it Differs from the U.S.
Topic - Dynamics of Different Health Care Systems
Topic - Functioning of Different Health Care Systems
Topic - Global Impact of Various Health Care Systems
Topic - China Health Care and Its Global Impact
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"More specifically Martens attempts to define global and regional dynamics that might influence health and disease trends. He concludes that managing health variations and transition effectively in the future will require ?a micro and macro approach? that takes into consideration the social, cultural and behavioural determinants of health. In his work Martens claims that socio-economic change and public health initiatives as well as technology have contributed to a shift in health and disease toward the positive. To support this premise he points out that the average life expectancy is doubled across the globe and infant and mortality rates have sharply declined."
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Global Health, 2006.
This paper explores the global future of healthcare.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 5 sources, $ 89.95
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The paper discusses how the global future is uncertain in most respects, but there are particular features of the future that actually are certain. The paper explains that the future will be based in biology and driven by an information flow. The future will also be a period of technology and a new form of health management. The paper considers two basic visions of the future. The first is fatalistic and maintains that numerous and complex issues ensure that the goal of global health for all is just not feasible.
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Global Trade in Health Care, 2008.
An analysis of the current and future trends for the Indian health scenario, as well as trade in health services in general.
6,208 words (approx. 24.8 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 145.95
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This paper provides an overview of the nature of trade in health services in India. The paper also discusses the possible implications on the national health services affecting equity, efficiency and access to health services. The paper then discusses the current Indian health scenario. Next, the paper analyzes the future trends and scope for foreign collaborations as well as policy responses required in the prevailing international and national health environment. A discussion on how to meet the challenges which are likely to be faced by India is also included. The paper contains many graphs and figures.
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Overview of Global Healthcare Trade
Implications of Trade in Healthcare
The Current Indian Health Scenario
Future Trends, Scope of Foreign Collaboration and Policy Environment
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"Increasing trade in health care is almost certain to create dual structures-one catering to the rich segment of the population and the foreigners and the other to the people who can not afford high costs of out-of-pocket treatment or even a private health insurance. Hence, for the latter category, India needs to cover maximum population under some form of pre-payment system i.e. Community Health Insurance and Social Health Insurance. The challenge before the country is to ensure harmonious co-existence of the systems. A lot of thinking on creating political rewards and institutional sustaining of redistributive allocations is needed in the face of increasing healthcare commercialization. This is true whether or not the allocation process was regressive before healthcare market liberalization."
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Global Sanitary Health Conditions, 2006.
This paper is an empirical study of World Health Organization data evaluating the relationship of sanitary health conditions to the number of cases of HIV and tuberculosis.
7,765 words (approx. 31.1 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 168.95
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This paper explains that home-based care is a strategy increasingly relied on by many countries adversely affected by HIV/AIDS because they have weak health systems and infrastructures and are overwhelmed by the volume of patients requiring long-term care, and yet, their sanitation and hygiene, which underpin these home care strategies, are often poor. The author uses variables such as the number of people living with HIV, GDP/Capita (US$), expenditure on health per capita (US$), access to improved water resources in urban and rural areas, access to better sanitation facilities in urban and rural areas, prevalence of contraceptives (which serves to explain the sexual behavior) and the number of new tuberculosis (TB) cases detected in a year. The paper is based on a statistical regression procedure including ANOVA on all the selected variables with the number of people with HIV and tuberculosis living in 70 countries; the data is reported by organizing these countries into global regional zones.
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Analysis of Data for the World
AFR (African Region)
HIV
Tuberculosis
South-East Asian Region
HIV
TB Cases
West-Pacific Region
HIV
The Eastern Mediterranean Region
HIV Cases
TB Cases
American Region
Data
HIV Cases
TB Cases
European Region (EUR)
HIV Dependent
Concluding Remarks
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"While in many African countries, everyone is vulnerable to HIV/AIDS, the people worst affected are those living in poor, over crowded areas that lack adequate sanitary facilities, water supply, and medical care. Having a potable water supply and latrine close to one's home is a basic human right. Access to adequate water supply and sanitation facilities helps people to live healthier lives, free from the risks of water and sanitation related illnesses and affords them the dignity that is due to them being human being. For a person living with HIV/AIDS access to water and sanitation facilities is especially critical. The risks posed by poor facilities can be fatal. It is an undeniable fact that poverty goes hand-in-hand with inadequate hygiene and sanitation facilities and people living in over crowded slum areas severely face this inadequacy. It is observed from the data obtained from WHO that the incidence of HIV is positively correlated with absolute poverty (in terms of income <$1) by a factor 0.25 and with the Gini coefficient by a factor of 0.21. In this study, data have been analyzed on various variables and has made an effort to explain the correlations and trends for each of the regions classified by the WHO."
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Global Economics of Health Care, 2002.
A comparison of the health care systems of England and the U.S.
3,653 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 101.95
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This paper examines the economic systems that govern decision-making policies of the health care systems in England and the U.S. It briefly provides an overview of these systems and then looks at the similarities and differences in their operating systems.
Comparing Health Care Systems
Health Care in England
Health Care in the United States
Works Cited
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"The tort systems of Commonwealth nations other than New Zealand remain basically similar to the American system, with the following exceptions germane to America: (1) civil jury trials prevail in the United States, but have been largely abolished elsewhere; (2) In the United States the losing party is not responsible for the legal fees and costs of the winner, unlike other locales; and (3) American law has no limits on contingency fees. Combined, these differences lead to speculative litigation, which is the legitimate basis for overarching jury awards in this country. ?One can define a speculative claim as one whose success depends not on the intrinsic legal merits of the claim, but on fortuity.? "
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Global Health, 2005.
A discussion on holistic medicine as an alternative to western medicine.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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The main thesis of this article is that society needs to move away from current conceptions of health as being equivalent to medicine, and instead move towards formulating a definition of health that is more positive. The writer argues that this will enable society to move towards health-promotion with a different approach. This science will be taken out of the hands of the medical community, and handled instead holistically by people such as community workers, sociologists, and nutritionists.
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Top Three Challenges For a Global Business, 2007.
Discusses the three challenges that are associated with a global market: building customer loyalty, retaining intellectual property rights and securing information systems.
2,268 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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In this article, the writer notes that in today's global business environment, companies have unprecedented access to markets around the world. The writer points out that though there are many advantages to globalization, companies must be prepared for the challenges that it presents as well. The writer maintains that in order for a company to succeed in a global market, a company must develop and follow a carefully planned strategy. This involves three challenges that are associated with a global market: building customer loyalty, retaining intellectual property rights and securing information systems. This paper explores the importance of these top business challenges and suggests methods by which companies can overcome them.
Outline:
Introduction
Challenge 1: Building Customer Loyalty
Ways to Overcome Challenge 1
Challenge 2: Protecting Intellectual Property in a Global Environment
Ways to Overcome Challenge 2
Challenge 3 - Information Security Protection
Ways to Overcome Challenge 3
Conclusion
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"The main goal of implementing a customer loyalty program is to prevent a company's existing customers from turning to its competition. The objective of any loyalty solution is to treat customers as if they are truly cared about and provide them with the products and services they seek at the right time and at the right place. With so many purchasing options, customers are savvy enough to detect a company with sub-par service and do not tolerate it."
"Every customer loyalty initiative should start on the front line with the customer service department, since they are in contact with customers on a daily basis. A business should employ a consistent customer service strategy that ensures that each customer receives a positive experience with the company. Customer service representatives must be empowered to not only answer inquiries and close sales, but to build customer relationships. To effectively create relationships with customers, representatives must be equipped with CRM databases to know the customer's history and provide the most relevant offer, have the authority to make business decisions in the best interest of the customer, and be enthusiastic to establish a genuine bond with the customer."
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Manpower Challenges in Health Care, 2003.
Discusses the challenges health care administrators face in staffing medical facilities.
4,000 words (approx. 16.0 pages), 17 sources, MLA, $ 108.95
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This paper looks at the concerns that have arisen in the United States regarding health manpower policies. Current issues dealing with the nation?s health manpower, such as a widespread nursing shortage, a physician surplus, unequal geographic distribution of health care professionals, and an imbalance in the physician work force are considered in this paper. Included are recommendations for correcting the problems discussed.
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"In order to determine the reason for the current surplus one must consider decisions that were made in the United States four decades ago. During the 1960?s and 1970?s there was great concern that the nation was in need of an increase in the physician supply in order to provide adequate health care to the people. Both federal and state governments provided monetary support to U.S. medical schools in order to increase their class sizes. ?Total federal support, through restricted revenues, teaching and training, and public service, increased from $690 million in 1970 to $1,739 million in 1980, a 152% increase.?3 In addition, the Immigration and Naturalization Service also assisted in the endeavor by changing their regulations to allow more foreign-trained physicians to enter and remain in the country."
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Challenges of Globalization, 2002.
A paper which discusses policies undertaken by Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and Japan to face the challenges of globalization.
2,465 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 19 sources, APA, $ 75.95
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This paper discusses the globalization trend in the Southeast Asian region, highlighting policies undertaken by Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and Japan. Each country is examined in detail, using recent statistics and research to support the discussion. Also discussed are the obstacles they face in adopting these policies.
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"Globalisation can be defined as the ongoing economic, technological, social, and political integration of the world that began after the Second World War. However, there are also institutional and social changes that are taking place within the geographic borders of nation states, though these are much more difficult to quantify. Institutional changes include modifications in policy, in industrial organisation, and in the administration of laws and regulations that govern the behaviour of economic agents. Globalisation is impacting the institutional framework in both developing and industrial countries; it is changing the way in which governments view their developmental role in society (ADB, 2001, p.161). This essay aims to discuss the globalisation trend in the Southeast Asian region, highlighting policies undertaken by Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and Japan. It also discusses the obstacles they face in adopting globalisation."
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The Feminist Challenge: Women and the Issue of Multiculturalism, 2002.
Argues that the concept of multiculturalism should not accept discrimination and oppression within itself, focusing on the subject from a feminist viewpoint.
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Acknowledging that there are a variety of legitimate positions on this issue, this essay will nonetheless argue - as per Will Kymlicka - that while multiculturalism is, by definition, inclusive, it cannot and must not accept discrimination and oppression within itself. Of course, it must be admitted that there is no society in the world that is free from discrimination. However, as will be demonstrated with particular reference to the rights of women, to accept any form of oppression within a multicultural society is to invite a fatal virus into the body politic. However, it will also be argued that this absolute response can only legitimately be maintained within the boundaries of Western societies. To extend this rule on a global level represents a form of cultural imperialism that may, in fact, do more harm than good.
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Sustainable Development: A Global Challenge, 2004.
Examines the role of multinational corporations (MNC) in globalization and sustainable development.
6,100 words (approx. 24.4 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 143.95
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In a globalized environment where the notion of sovereign states is increasingly breaking down, MNCs have emerged as the dominant global power. This paper is based on the hypothesis that individual states' measures are inadequate resources to correctly regulate international business. In addition, it seems that international binding measures are impossible, as there is no central authority with the legal power of enacting such regulations. Finally, this paper shows that MNCs are a key part of globalization and, therefore, should have both the means and the influence to transform sustainable development from a lofty platitude to meaningful implementation. The paper presents a case study of initiatives and measures that seek to develop the contribution of MNCs to international social and environmental issues and to development policies and actions.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Need for Change
State Sovereignty
Sustainable Development
Challenges for Businesses
The Role of MNCs in Sustainable Development
The Global Compact
Initiatives outside the Global Compact
What is International Sustainable Development Law (ISDL)?
International Environmental Law and Its Impact on Australia
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"Globalization is a powerful force that can create growth and opportunities (Kilgour, 2001). It has opened markets and connected economies and cultures. In empowering individuals and groups in unprecedented ways, it has also resulted in demands for greater attention to be paid to issues like human rights, environmental protection and labor standards - the issues that form the heart of the corporate social responsibility (CSR) agenda."
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