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Mediation as a Tool in Health Care, 2002.
A discussion of the the use of mediation as a technique and a process for resolving different types of conflicts within the context of the American health care system with an emphasis on physician-assisted suicide.
7,714 words (approx. 30.9 pages), 36 sources, MLA, AU$ 243.95
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This research paper examines how mediation is a useful tool for resolving a variety of conflicts which occur in health care settings because it promotes cost-effective, cooperative solutions which stand the best chance of standing the test of time. It looks at how it is especially useful in resolving disputes with high emotional content, including but not limited to bioethical controversies, such as those concerning the continuing or withdrawal of treatment for terminally ill patients.
Outline
Definition and History of Mediation
Factors Behind the Growth of Mediation in Health Care
Malpractice Explosion and the Changing Physician-Patient Relationship
Advantages and Disadvantages of Mediation in Health Care
Qualifications of Health Care Mediators
Dynamics of Health Care Mediation
Role of Mediation in Death and Other Bioethical Decisions
Euthanasia, Including Physician-Assisted Suicide
Conclusions
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"Mediation differs from other methods of resolving disputes. If a dispute is settled by avoidance, one of the parties to the dispute yields to the wishes of the other party. If a dispute is settled by private coercion, a resolution of the dispute is imposed by one party on another party. If the parties reach an accommodation or compromise through private negotiation, they do so without the assistance of a third party facilitator. A dispute may also be resolved by legal means, i.e. through litigation in which a judge or jury dictates the final resolution or private arbitration, in which an impartial third party renders a judgment which can be binding (or non-binding) on the parties. One of the distinct advantages of a mediated settlement, as opposed to one imposed through coercion, is that it leads to a resolution in which the participants who fashioned it have a stake in its success. Such settlements, therefore, are more likely to be long-lasting and contribute to a stable relationship in the future between the participants."
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Human Resources in Health Care, 2005.
A brief examination of the importance of proper human resource management in a health care environment.
830 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 42.95
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Human resources is a critical link between employees and management, as well as the health facility and patients and family members. This paper explains that its primary goal is to make certain that all involved persons feel as though they are important contributors to the team. In other words, to make the organization function as a family, including orientating rules and regulations to new members and helping to mediate problems and disputes.
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"Rules and regulations are used as guides for creative interaction by helping to keep issues in perspective and identifying clearly the results required to achieve mutual gain as well as the objective, measurable criteria that will be used to assess accomplishment (Van Slyke 1999). Moreover, the department should characterize requisite policies, standards, resources and the timing of evaluations, or rather how managers and employees will measure the output to determine whether the creative product meets customer/patient expectations and needs (Van Slyke 1999)."
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Child Center Care Vs. Care by Family, 2007.
This paper discusses child care options and looks at the development of children who attended child care centers compared with those in family care.
3,054 words (approx. 12.2 pages), 12 sources, MLA, AU$ 129.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the question over who should care for children is once again being debated throughout North America, with many advocating that very young children be raised with either their mothers or a close member of the family instead of attending child care centers. The writer discusses research indicating that the poor quality of care given in existing centers throughout the United States is the reason for problems within the classroom, as children who attend these care centers are believed to have both development and social problems. The writer concludes that the important point of the debate over child care should be how to ensure quality care for children whose parents have to work, or have chosen to work, through understanding and enabling effective and positive child development and growth within center-based childcare.
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Introduction
An Overview of Child Care in the United States
Contemporary Childcare in the United States
Towards an Effective Child Care System
Conclusion
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"The changes in society over the past few decades have completely transformed the contemporary world, mainly through the consequences of warfare and the recent advancements in technology, which has also changed the lives of women. Accounting for almost half of the nation's workforce, a vast majority of them either are already mothers or will be, which means that something needs to be done about the childcare situation in America. Although center-based childcare is not, perhaps, the ideal situation for mothers and their children, most parents have little choice."
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Health Care and Managed Care, 2002.
Shortcomings of health care with the implementation of managed care.
4,150 words (approx. 16.6 pages), 17 sources, AU$ 219.95
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This paper discusses the shortcomings of the American health care system with the implementation of managed care. The risks and future trends in the system are looked at as well as examples of what the system has faced.
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Health Care Managed Care and Fee-For-Service Plans, 2000.
2,790 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 11 sources, AU$ 120.95
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This paper focuses on the quality of care delivered by various forms of managed care organizations and fee-for-service organizations as reported by numerous recent studies.
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"There is a current climate of distrust and frustration with managed care which has led many people to question whether health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and other forms of managed care really are looking out for the best interests of their patients. Managed care plans have incentives in place which reward physicians and other health service providers for providing fewer services or less costly solutions. With American society?s negative feelings toward managed care medical practices, questions about the quality of care provided by various managed care institutions have been raised. The fact that managed care enrollment has been increasing while at the same time growth in total healthcare expenditures has been declining only serves to increase the frequency of questions about the quality of healthcare provided by managed care organizations. This paper will focus on the quality of care delivered by various forms of managed care organizations and fee-for-service organizations as reported by numerous recent studies."
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Mediation, 2006.
A look at the function of mediation.
2,146 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 97.95
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This paper reviews and discusses mediation. According to the paper, mediation is the process in which a third-party neutral, called the mediator, acts as a facilitator to assist in resolving a dispute between two or more parties. The paper discusses the types of mediation, the situations in which mediation is a suitable option, and outlines the advantages and disadvantages and this function.
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Types of Mediation
Areas in Which Mediation can be Applied
Advantages of Mediation
Disadvantages
Conclusion
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"The mediation process can be applied to resolve almost any type of dispute of a collective or individual nature. The process of mediation has for long been recognized in international law and is used for resolving political, economic, or trade related disputes among different countries. The Charter of the United Nations, for example, requires all members to submit disputes to mediation on recommendation of the Security Council. Even before the establishment of the UN, there had been a number of notable mediation efforts internationally. The United States served as mediator between Bolivia and Chile (1882) and the US President Theodore Roosevelt successfully mediated in the Russo-Japanese War in 1905 by brokering a peace agreement between the two countries. The World Trade Organization (WTO) also has important powers to mediate in trade disputes between its member countries."
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Mediation in Juvenile Court, 2001.
Discusses mediation as a cost-effective, valuable tool in juvenile justice system. Its purpose, how it works, problems.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 9 sources, AU$ 103.95
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" This research paper discusses the use of mediation in dependency and other proceedings in juvenile courts and assesses its effectiveness. Mediation is used in dependency proceedings and in other cases involving status offenses, misdemeanors and occasionally more serious first time offenses, often in conjunction with victim-offender reconciliation efforts. In general, mediation has proved to be a cost-effective method of relieving juvenile court congestion and dealing with relatively minor juvenile offenses in a manner which optimizes familial, community, and victim involvement and at the same time serving the best interests of the juvenile offenders involved. Mediation is not, however, very effective in addressing the problem of hard core violent juvenile crime and its effectiveness is..."
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Health Care and Managed Health Care: The Need for Sweeping Reforms, 2002.
A look at role of primary care nurse practitioners in relation to health care reforms.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 128.95
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This paper investigates the role of primary care nurse practitioners in respect to health care and health care reform. The failure of primary healthcare is critically assessed, in the respect that health care is currently "managed" by independent "for- profit" organizations, where there is an emphasis on financial success rather than patient welfare. This paper also places a strong emphasis on the role of nurse care practitioners in the state of Florida and in community health care clinics.
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Mediation and Domestic Violence, 2008.
This paper argues against mediation in cases of domestic violence.
1,536 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 73.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the issue of domestic violence has been debated for decades throughout the criminal justice system, government and society. The writer points out that because there has been a steady increase in the number of domestic violence cases over time, it has been suggested that mediation may be the solution to resolving issues, saving families and stopping the continued violence through communication. The writer discusses that mediation, however, by its very nature suggests that there are two parties that are equal and that there is a desire for there to be a solution that is equitable to both individuals. Therefore, the writer maintains that while there are many segments of society that believes that mediation is appropriate in domestic violence cases, it is evident that if equality does not exist between the parties, mediation is not a solution to the issue.
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"Although this is becoming the standard of practice in the court system, it is also not always achieved effectively because of the lack of skill in domestic violence cases that exists in the court system. Therefore, wives that have experienced domestic violence may be directed to enter mediation, even though the situation calls for other actions to be taken that would prevent further violence.
"The State of Georgia has determined that mediation can be effective in domestic violence cases if proper screenings occur prior to the onset of the mediation process. The state has placed into affect procedures in which mediation can be considered in domestic violence situations, where there is no threat to the individuals being abused and in which the mediators are specifically trained to work with domestic violence cases."
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Mediation and Conflict Resolution, 2004.
Describes the benefits of conflict resolution through mediation as opposed to traditional means of conflict resolution.
990 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 51.95
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This paper explains the process of mediation and the different types of mediation, as well as how it differs from traditional methods of conflict resolution, which tend to be antagonistic and create a win-lose atmosphere between parties. The paper also describes the many advantages of pursuing a mediated agreement in comparison to pursuing the adversarial approach in litigation.
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"ADR methods may be used either as a result of a legal mandate (sometimes referred to as "imposed" ADR) or voluntarily as a result of an agreement between the parties ("contractual" ADR). Since the right to trial by jury in most cases is constitutionally protected, legally imposed ADR is rarely binding on the parties. Typically, mediation and binding arbitration are the result of a voluntary contractual agreement between the parties. Courts and legislatures generally recognize that individuals may elect to resolve their disputes by some method other than litigation and may, in the case of arbitration, waive their right to a jury trial. As a general rule, courts will enforce agreements to use ADR techniques as long as the agreement is properly and fairly made."
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Health Care Managers and Health Care Delivery, 2004.
Examines the relationship that exists between health care players, how they perform their duties, and how they join their forces in health care delivery.
2,367 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 9 sources, APA, AU$ 104.95
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This paper examines and provides information on the roles and responsibilities that health care managers are tasked to accomplish in today?s health care systems. Moreover, this paper examines how a health care manager's job as a leader who ensures a smooth and organized management and operation of health organizations, influences his/her perspective on health care professions. The paper emphasizes the importance of understanding how health care managers perceive their duties in health care service.
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"The basic role every manager must be able to render is the task of providing good human relations to everyone at work. Through this role, the objective of accomplishing jobs in an environment where good work relationship is maintained can be made possible. In the field of health care, healthcare managers must have the ability to perform this basic responsibility. A healthcare manager should be a specialist in managing the condition of the healthcare staffs. Though this duty may be perceived as a simple task, it is critical that a good human resource management be delivered to a health organization to ease the stress and pressure that health care providers, such as the doctors and nurses, experience from their duties."
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Mediation Models, 2005.
A comparison of mediation models.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 57.95
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This paper provides a comparison of two mediation models. Stages of the mediation process as described by Folberg and Taylor and the Fisher and Urys model of the principled negotiation process is also discussed. The paper also looks at the importance of the mediator's ability to determine communication styles and emotional states of the participants.
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"Comparison of Mediation Models Jay Folberg and Alison Taylor describe a mediation process that includes the following stages Introduction creating trust and structure Fact finding and isolation of issues Creation of options and alternatives."
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Primary Health Care, Primary Nursing, and Primary Care, 2005.
A comparison of primary health care physicians and primary nurses.
2,154 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 15 sources, MLA, AU$ 97.95
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Nursing care was developed, in part, to provide services to patients with multiple needs and evolved with the initial goals of providing efficient and effective care. Among the delivery systems used to provide this care include primary nursing, primary care, and primary health care. Primary nursing originated in the United States and emerged because of concern about the fragmented care patients were receiving particularly in hospital settings. Primary health care follows many of the same principles and is concerned with providing comprehensive, individualized, patient care from point of contact to completion. Primary care may be defined as a service provided by primary nurses and primary health care physicians. The similarities and differences between these concepts are explored in detail.
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"According to Sergei Vinogradov (2002) primary health care or PHC is "based on family health teams, working in family health centers" whose goals include prioritizing prevention and addressing 90% of health problems and patient concerns (p.39). In primary health care systems, doctors bear the brunt of the responsibility, sometimes at the expense of efficiency according to some critics (Vinogradov, 2002). PHC teams are comprised of many individuals including medicine doctors, nurses and other relevant health professionals, but it is the doctor (usually a family doctor) that bears the brunt of accountability and responsibility in terms of patient care (Vinogradov, 2002).
Primary health care is often provided in a managed care setting which requires that a centralized medical decision be made by a primary care physician, thus enhancing according to some the 'attractiveness' of care, suggesting it is quality oriented and scientifically based (Brekke, et. al, 2002). Primary health care usually is offered in hospitals and primary medical offices, less so in community based settings."
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Mediation and Dispute Resolution, 2005.
This paper examines different forms of alternative dispute resolution and makes a case why mediation is the best of these alternatives to litigation.
1,202 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 60.95
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This paper discusses how in an increasingly heterogeneous American society, the formality of courts and their adherence to the traditional adversary model has led to the recent emergence of several methods of alternative dispute resolution (ADRs). It examines how some of these methods, which include mediation, negotiation and arbitration, provide an alternative to litigation and have several advantages. It attempts to show that mediation is the most effective form of alternative dispute resolution, by examining the current system, the adversarial system and what aspects of this system create the need for alternative forms of dispute resolution. It also compares its advantages to the other forms of alternate dispute resolution.
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"In examining the reasons for the need of alternative dispute resolution, it is necessary to analyze the current method of resolving conflict in the American legal system. This system, known as the adversarial system, bases its existence on the central tenet "that conflict resolution is best achieved through an adversary process" (Levett Notes). This consists of two parties in a courtroom represented by an appointed advocate who is familiar with the law. The advocate presents his client's case before the judge, an independent fact-finder who weighs the merits of the case and evaluates their consistence with the law. This system is different from the inquisitorial system, which is used primarily in Europe, and has several crucial distinctions from the adversarial system."
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Successful Mediation Strategies, 2002.
A look at how mediation can be used to resolve rural disputes.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 10 sources, AU$ 154.95
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This twelve-page graduate paper discusses the effectiveness of mediation process in resolving rural disputes. There are some other known techniques of conflict resolution which are either too expensive or time consuming, therefore mediation is considered to be the best alternative solution for rural communities.
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Arbitration and Mediation, 2005.
A discussion about the differences between arbitration and mediation.
1,504 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 71.95
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This paper explains that arbitration and mediation are often grouped together, without distinction, in discussions about alternative dispute resolution, yet they are clearly very different in procedure and process. It points out that both techniques have become a popular type of dispute resolution techniques for private individuals, such as those involved in divorce or property interest issues, with a desire to reach a compromise with reduced cost. Both processes are effective for different reasons and are performed in different but similar ways to one another. This paper discusses the differences between these two forms of negotiation and settlement.
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"Though for all their differences mediation and arbitration are also similar in many ways. First and foremost they are both alternatives to often costly and lengthy litigation processes and are less likely to end in criminal charges, of intent or otherwise. This is especially important with regard to situations where contract law has entered a grey area and where the desire to retain resources for settlement rather than legal bills is important. With regard to arbitration, in a personal civil situation such as divorce the two parties can represent themselves and allow the arbiter to make decisions on their behalf. The same can be said of mediation, while mediation may seem to offer a more long term working relationship between two parties, such as when children or adjacent property rights are in question. "
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