Category: Abuse

  • Should Nurses Report Abuse of Elderly People?

    Table of Contents Introduction History of the Dilemma How Elderly People Are Abused Conclusion References Introduction Elderly abuse is a common phenomenon in most societies, given that as people get old, they increasingly rely on others to meet their needs. Age continuously reduces physical strength with time, which in turn reduces ones ability to meet…

  • The CAGE Substance Abuse Screening Tool Issues

    Table of Contents CAGE Assessment and Legal Issues: The Basics The CAGE Assessment and Informed Consent The CAGE Assessment and Confidentiality The CAGE Assessment and Discrimination The CAGE Assessment in Drug Abuse Screening References CAGE Assessment and Legal Issues: The Basics The CAGE Assessment has a high rate of false positives, which can lead to…

  • Implications of Healthcare Fraud and Abuse

    Healthcare fraud and abuse cause healthcare inflation, leading to higher premiums, more costly services, and patient exposure to unnecessary risks. There are different forms of fraudulent health care, including false claims, kickbacks, misrepresentation of the services offered to patients, unbundling, duplicate claims, and unnecessary medical procedures and services. The Stark Law was implemented to curb…

  • Domestic Abuse as a Public Health Problem

    Introduction In research, study design, analysis of the collected data, and a coherent report of the findings are vital as they allow readers to understand whether the study results are valid and represent reality. It is crucial to ensure the selected design is valid and the research findings are based on the collected data and…

  • Interpersonal Relationships and Organizational Abuse in Wall Street Movie

    The development of economic relationships is one of the common themes for modern movies. Directors investigate the current state of affairs, formulate their positions, and share ideas with spectators through their camera. Among a variety of successful projects, Wall Street, directed by Oliver Stone in 1987, remains one of the most provocative movies where the…

  • Interpersonal Relationships and Organizational Abuse in Wall Street Movie

    The development of economic relationships is one of the common themes for modern movies. Directors investigate the current state of affairs, formulate their positions, and share ideas with spectators through their camera. Among a variety of successful projects, Wall Street, directed by Oliver Stone in 1987, remains one of the most provocative movies where the…

  • Drug Abuse During Pregnancy: Policy Options

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction The consequences of drug use on the well-being of pregnant women and their unborn babies is a social problem, as experts in this sector are committed to promoting maternal and newborn health. One method of giving pregnant women financial support so they may receive rehabilitation treatments that…

  • Abuse and Neglect in Media

    The media today pays a lot of attention to issues that are related to child abuse and neglect. This is because incidences of child abuse and neglect have been on the rise in recent years. This role of the media has been effective in notifying the public of the various forms of abuse that their…

  • Abuse and Neglect in Media

    The media today pays a lot of attention to issues that are related to child abuse and neglect. This is because incidences of child abuse and neglect have been on the rise in recent years. This role of the media has been effective in notifying the public of the various forms of abuse that their…

  • Child and Elder Abuse and Helping Agencies

    Child abuse is defined as any act or failure to act by a parent or caregiver that results in harm, the potential for harm to a child, and such abuses can take different forms. On the other hand, elder abuse is when a caregiver or another person abuses, neglects or mistreats an elderly person. An…