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Health Professionals and Ageism, 2007.
An analysis of ageism in modern society, and in particular, the health care industry.
3,447 words (approx. 13.8 pages), 13 sources, MLA, AU$ 142.95
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The paper defines ageism as the process of thinking or believing in a negative manner about the process of becoming old or about old people. The paper explores how health professionals and the organizations in which they work are often criticized for holding ageist views which influence practice. The essay provides an analysis of the nature of ageism that exists in modern society, particularly the health care sector. The research concludes that some of the most important initiatives that can be implemented today, that may help overcome the impact of ageism in modern healthcare settings, is improved communication between practitioner and patient, and additional education for the public concerning the effects of aging.
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"What is known, though, is that many healthcare providers may not recognize the inherent physiological processes at play when they are attempting to develop effective clinical interventions for the elderly. In this regard, Nussbaum et al. advise, "If one recognizes that a slight increase in reaction time is common in conversations with elderly partners, the discomfort caused by such delays in conversation should be reduced" (p. 241). These authors also emphasize that improved communications with elderly patients can provide significantly improved clinical outcomes (Nussbaum et al., 2000)."
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Foreign-trained Professionals and Cultural Adaptation, 2008.
This paper explores the cultural transition experience in Canada of the foreign-trained professional and how it compares with that of the ordinary immigrant.
2,267 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 103.95
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The paper argues that the foreign-trained professional in Canada tends to be at an advantage. The paper explains that the trained professional is far better equipped to cope with the stressors related to cultural transition because of access to substantial resources such as knowledge, skills, and social support. The paper does point out, however, that a barrier confronting foreign-trained professionals is when skills and knowledge acquired in the country of origin are not respected.
Outline:
Introduction
Adjustment of Foreign-Trained Professionals
Professionals and Healthy Adaptation
Resources Available to the Foreign-Trained Professional
Conclusion
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"Immigration has become an escalating trend in Canada so that the proportion of the population that is foreign-born is currently higher than ever observed over the past 70 years (Census Canada, 2001). Successful adaptation for the immigrant depends, above all, on the employment needs in Canada and on the immigrant's qualifications. Foreign-trained professionals not only are a valuable resource to this country but they also bring their own resources for adjustment to Canadian life. Those resources, since they are based in the academic environment, are not available to other immigrants (Jones, 2002)."
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Advertising by Professionals, 1990.
This paper analyzes advertising by professionals, pharmacists, lawyers and doctors: Historical, legal, regulatory & ethical issues, constitutional aspects, abuses and professional codes. 5 court cases.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 1 source, AU$ 174.95
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"The focus of this paper is to analyze advertising by professionals. The paper begins with a discussion of legal issues as expressed by the courts, including protection provided by the First and Fourteenth Amendments of the United States Constitution. A review of court decisions from 1976 through 1990 includes key holdings, a discussion of ethical considerations indicates the essential role of regulatory agencies as well as attitudes regarding advertising by professionals, and a contemporary analysis addresses future trends.
Legal Issues
Professionals engage in many activities for the purpose of cultivating clientele. A broad range of activities could be classified as advertising, such as joining country clubs, running for political office, sending holiday greeting cards, throwing ... "
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Job Burnout among Public Service Professionals, 2004.
This paper is a proposed study to analyze job burnout among doctors, other health care professionals, lawyers, teachers, law enforcement, and social workers, as this has become a full-blown issue in the public service sector.
2,545 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 19 sources, APA, AU$ 113.95
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This paper states that the objectives of this study are not only to identify what factors cause burnout in public service professionals, but also to determine if there is a correlation between using sick time and experiencing burnout. The author points out that the initial review of literature suggests (1) burnout is a serious problem; (2) job factors such as years of service, age, sex, type of work, depression, amount of client contact, overtime, low job satisfaction, and dissatisfaction with clients; (3) a correlation between sick time and burnout; and (4) burnout occurring at any time. The paper states that the study attempts to support each of these hypotheses through actual interviews with public service professionals and a review of additional literature.
Table of Contents
Introduction
The Problem
Hypothesis of the Study
Objective of the Study
Methodology
Scope and Delimitation
Definition of Terms
Literature Review
Basic Assumptions
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"The desire to make a positive difference to other people's lives is the main reason why people chose to work in the public sector, according to the government's public spending watchdog. However, a report by the audit commission found that 42% of staff in health, local government, education and other public services cited the aim of helping others as the main or secondary reason for choosing their job. The report also revealed that 28% of public services workers had held a long-term ambition to enter their chosen profession, with a further 24% saying they considered the work inherently interesting. Former public services workers reported that stress was the single biggest factor in their decision to leave their job, with nearly 80% citing overwhelming bureaucracy, paperwork and government targets as the main reason for feeling under pressure. Nearly 70% blamed their stress on a lack of resources, while 65% cited excessive workloads, 56% on not being valued by the government, 55% on the pace of change within their profession, and 49% on not being valued by their managers."
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Administrative Professionals, 2006.
Examines how someone can advance within an administrative professional career.
1,005 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 52.95
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Prior to the late 1990's, the skills needed by an administrative professional or secretary were typing speeds of a minimum of 60 words per minute, utilizing dictation equipment and taking shorthand. Today, being successful as an Administrative Professional means that you must have the skills of tomorrow, today. The paper shows that there are various obstacles that administrative professionals will face while advancing in their careers, including the skills needed as an entry level administrative professional, the obstacles that the administrative professional faces on the climb up the corporate ladder and the role that the administrative professional will play in the office of the future.
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"Today, skills need to be learned by continuing education and attending training classes in order to keep up on the new technologies. Many professionals entering the industry look to the many local temporary placement agencies to assist them in obtaining the skills needed. Many of these companies offer training courses while allowing the Administrative Professional to gain valuable working experience as a temporary employee for various companies. This flexible schedule will allow entry level Administrative Professionals to obtain basic skills through such devices as community college programs, including Office Technology and Business Administration/Management and attending seminars."
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Sleep Deprivation and Professionals, 2005.
Examines how lack of sleep affect professionals such as firefighters, doctors and those in the military.
4,783 words (approx. 19.1 pages), 13 sources, APA, AU$ 178.95
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Firefighters, military personnel and doctors have some of the most challenging professions in the world. As these honorable heroes fight to save lives, they often do so at the expense of one of the vital necessities of life, adequate rest. But does this affect their reactions, skills and performance in their absolute life or death duties? This paper discusses and analyzes the physical and mental affects of sleep deprivation, focusing primarily on how sleep deprivation can make skilled professionals' performance in these essential positions suffer. It is the contention of this paper that sleep deprivation has the near equivalent affect of being legally intoxicated.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
Physiological Affects
Sleep Deprivation and Emergency Personnel
Doctors
Firefighters
Case Study
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"As stated, people find concentration, creativity, physical activity, as well as disease recovery (immune suppression from sleeplessness) more difficult as they become more sleep deprived. The body's reaction to sleep deprivation is to turn off certain essential functions of the brain, resulting in lessened efficiency in most life tasks. The question that remains is how do professionals in life saving and emergency positions deal with sleep deprivation, and why have officials not yet emphasized the importance of sleep for job function, as they have drugs and alcohol?"
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Pharmacy Professionals, 2004.
A discussion of the opportunities for pharmacy professionals in the changing health care environment.
1,131 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 57.95
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This paper discusses how the ongoing revolution in the delivery of health care creates unprecedented challenges for a pharmacy professional, a person associated with one of the white-collar learned professions who has distinct skills and talents, offers specific advice or services, and is an expert in his/her field. It examines how individuals involved with the pharmacy industry today need to be highly technically competent, as well as capable of effectively monitoring therapeutic health parameters.
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"According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, a number of new opportunities are arising for pharmacists due to managed care organizations. Pharmacists will increasingly be asked to analyze trends and patterns in medication use for their patient populations. It is also expected that pharmacists will be conducting more research, analyzing disease management techniques and specializing in pharmacoeconomics, or determining the costs and benefits of different drug therapies (197). In his book Opportunities in Pharmacy Careers, Fred Gable says that more changes have occurred in this past decade in the pharmacy field than in the last 100 years."
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Telemedicine and Remotely Located Advanced Healthcare Para-professionals, 2002.
An examination of whether Telemedicine will improve the quality of health care and its delivery for remotely located advanced health care para-professionals.
6,405 words (approx. 25.6 pages), 30 sources, MLA, AU$ 216.95
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This in-depth study explores the implication of implementation of Telemedicine as a professional genre. It shows what the installation of Telemedicine means to other scientists wanting to take this field further. The study analyzes the context of financial and medical systems and Telemedicine?s implication on Medicare. The author of the study recommends that the medical centers focus on the resulting benefits it can provide not only to the rural population but also the urban ones. Hence, to increase the spread and receptiveness of Telemedicine usefulness, organizations must promote it to the society as a whole.
Table of Contents
Introduction to Study
Purpose
Methodology
Statement of Problem/Question to be Researched
Statement of The Problem
Introduction
Background of The Problem
Survey: The Literature
The History of Telemedicine
Telemedicine Application
Telemedicine Technology
Current Applications of Telemedicine
Teleconferencing-Based Systems
Cost Effectiveness vs. System Effectiveness
Barriers to The Use of Telemedicine
Quality of Care
Research Design and Collection of Information and/or Data
Analysis of Data or Information or Research Results
Conclusion
VII. Bibliography
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"Telemedicine is perhaps one of the fastest growing revolutionary technologies after computer-based patient records. According to a recent study, telemedicine, in all likelihood worth billions of precious health care dollars along with replacing 5 % of hospital stays, 5 % of nursing home care and another 20 % of home health visits. (Dakins 1995)
The primary advantage that can be acquired through the field of telemedicine is that it allows patients and doctors to interact at a rapid speed mainly by way of computers and patient video cameras. To put it simply, physical distance between a doctor and a patient is greatly reduced as this interactive method of finding health practitioners brings the former to the patients thereby giving them a wide variety of doctors and surgeons to choose from [First Mayo Telemedicine Symposium, 1993].
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Computer Professionals & Democracy., 2005.
This paper discusses computer professionals and the next culture of democracy.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 69.95
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This paper provides an analysis of whether or not the Internet is a communications tool that promotes democracy and civic culture. The writer discusses whether the Internet represents merely another tool of the wealthy elites to control society. The writer also examines the possibility that the Internet undermines egalitarian participatory democracy.
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"The growing gap between the elite wealthy and powerful groups in society and the marginalized disenfranchised groups jeopardizes the factionalism founder James Madison felt was good for democracy. As Schuler asserts, as the domination by large economic interests increases, the idea of rough quality that democracy represents becomes increasingly degraded. Factionalism argued that competing interest groups fighting for resources would result in a checks and balances system that would promote democracy. Until the advent of the Internet and World ... "
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Drug Abuse by Health Care Professionals, 1995.
This paper discusses drug abuse by health care professionals: Causes, incidence, effects, types, denial, intervention and treatment.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 9 sources, AU$ 69.95
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"Health care professionals must often cope with considerable stress. When these workers are unable to maintain emotional or physiological balance they can become impaired. One form of impairment is chemical dependence. In fact, health care professionals may be particularly prone to drug abuse: The same compulsiveness that enables these individuals to succeed academically, may also lead to difficulty in other areas of life. People who become chemically dependent need to be confronted early. Moreover, nurses can influence treatment outcome.
The process of helping others can sometimes create stress for health care professionals. This stress can ultimately lead to impaired functioning. In 1972, the American Medical Association's (AMA) Council on Mental Health ... "
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Professionals and the Environment, 2001.
This paper discusses different ways of how to professionalize the environment.
2,140 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 97.95
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This paper rationalizes why environmental planning should be deemed as professional as engineers. It discusses certain professions such as practitioners of environmental planning and stewardship and if they are deemed as professional or not. It defines the term professionalism from several points of view and studies the meaning of a healthful environment. It discusses the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and some bills which they have passed. Finally, it concludes by stating that the EPA is in fact a professional organization that serves as the governing board of all environmental practitioners.
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"Is there a clear indication of what it is to be a professional? Traditionally the practice has been that there is the underlying responsibility of a self-regulating body which looks at a practice through mandated rules, responsibilities, and ethics, applying accreditation to educational systems and certification to practicing individuals. This process is constantly evolving and expanding to include new disciplines, most notably the creation of a College of Teachers, and other such initiatives to develop a ?professional? label for their particular discipline. A similar process can be depicted for the environmental field, with the creation of the Canadian Council for Human Resources in the Environmental Industry, the growing need in the employment scene for Environmental Engineer and Certified Professional Planners. However this evolving change in Canadian industry brings up an interesting question, can you be considered a ?professional? without appropriate certification?"
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Advertising by Professionals, 1999.
Looks at the background, legalities, regulation, public & professional attitudes, ethics and risks of this phenomena, focusing on dentists & lawyers.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 12 sources, AU$ 127.95
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"The purpose of this research is to examine issues that arise from the phenomenon of advertising and marketing on the part of professional personal-service providers of specialist expertise who are required to obtain occupational licensing, such as doctors, lawyers, CPAs, and psychologists. The plan of the research will be to set forth the background and context in which issue fronts have attained prominence in recent years, and then to discuss the attitudes of the affected service providers themselves as well as attitudes of the public and policies of governing bodies toward the phenomenon. The principal focus will be on services advertising by dentists and lawyers, although much of the commentary on such advertising appears equally applicable across professions affected by the deregulation of relevant advertising protocols."
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Counseling Professionals and Ethical Standards, 2008.
A review of "Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions" by G. Corey, M. Corey and P. Callanan.
2,046 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 94.95
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The paper examines "Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions" where the authors focus on the issue of ethics in relationship to counseling professionals. The paper shows how the text is both a source of information and a tool that counselors can use in their development of personal ethical standards that will allow them to become more effective professionals.
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"Corey, Corey and Callanan (2007) focus on the issue of ethics in relationship to counseling professionals. The purpose behind the text is to allow the counselor or student to explore ethics in a manner that can be applicable to real life situations and develop personal ethical standards that are essential for working with clientele. At the core of the ethical exploration suggested by the book, however, is Corey, Corey and Callanan's (2007) contention that all counselors must ultimately make determinations best on what solution will benefit the client over the long term (p. 1). According to Corey, Corey and Callanan (2007), taking this approach to ethics provides the most effective decisions, as well as answers that are based upon the counselor's purpose for functioning - the client's needs (p. 1)."
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Notes on Survival for Outdoor Professionals, 2004.
Provides tips and suggestions for surviving in extreme environments.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 69.95
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This paper examines some suggestions for outdoor professionals on how to survive in extreme environments. It discusses the essential elements of water, shelter and food necessary for survival in the desert, in the arctic, in the tropics and at sea. The paper aims to offer strategies at locating and exploiting resources necessary for survival.
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"The elements necessary for survival in extreme environments are much the same for survival in a conventional one. Without water, shelter and food death is imminent. However, one essential difference separates the two. In conventional environments the resources are plenty and quite accessible. In extreme environments resources are harder to find and are more difficult to exploit. Following are suggestions and strategies to survive in the desert, in the arctic, in the tropics and at sea. These suggestions primarily focus on the location..."
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Distance Learning for Professionals, 1996.
Individual & organizational benefits of technology-based education. Examined in terms of demand for, types, role of govt., costs, access, quality, tools, graduate study, motivations & objectives.
6,750 words (approx. 27.0 pages), 31 sources, AU$ 197.95
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" THE VALUE OF CONTINUING DISTANCE LEARNING EDUCATION
FOR MID-CAREER PROFESSIONALS
What Is Distance Learning
Education can be a shared journey to increased knowledge, changed attitudes, and new competencies. However, in today's society, it need no longer be confined to the classroom. With the educational and technological resources available today, distance learning has become a viable and widely accepted form of education.
Varied names have been given to the systems and methods that comprise what has come to be known as "distance learning," e.g. electronic classrooms, technology-based education, distance education, and so forth. (see: Miller & Clouse, 1994; Mizell & Carl, 1994). However, regardless of the kind of technology that.."
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Educating Professionals, 2004.
A discussion of the advantages of adult education programs.
4,130 words (approx. 16.5 pages), 18 sources, MLA, AU$ 161.95
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This paper attempts to show how adult education programs give adults the chance to obtain and improve the practical competence needed to enhance the value of their lives as workers, family members, and citizens. It looks at how these programs play a vital part in promoting gainful employment, effectual citizenship growth at the individual and family level, self-respect, and pride for adult learners. It explores how the adult education program plays a significant part in allowing men and women to substantially augment their performance abilities and how educating the workforce is one of several ways adult education influences the economic steadiness of a nation.
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"However, in the business world, managers concerned with propelling the totality of their businesses, determining their precedence and attaching themselves in the stream of future have attained victory with employing the strategic planning technique. Strategic planning could be an important instrument for educational administrator who wants to rejoin to the constantly mounting demands perplexing their programs. The necessity of planning strategically assumes great importance in a fast changing milieu. In more than a decade, educational administrators have been grappling with mounting costs and meager returns. The consequential monetary limitations are happening at a period when public condemnation of the educational efficiency has reached its zenith. Apart from that, added burdens like health care, crime deterrence and lessening, and lowering of deficit are wielding more strain on public spending."
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