Self-neglect : recognising features and risk factors Introduction Self-neglect in older adults is a serious public health issue and a social problem that can have profound consequences for the health and well-being of older people. It is characterised by an inability to meet one’s own basic needs and is an increasingly common problem‚ which can be intentional or unintentional (Gibbons et al‚ 2006). Those who self-neglect often live in extreme conditions of squalor and evidence suggests they are
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India’s Fiscal Deficit and related issues: * India’s fiscal deficit is 5.2 % of India’s GDP. * Reduction in government expenditure allowed central banks to loosen monetary policy and effectively stimulate private investment and consumption. * Challenges in fiscal deficit- the existing fiscal deficit leaves no space for extra govt. spending on areas of social priority. It reduces the growth of human and physical capital. * It reduce the private sector’s ability to obtain bank financing
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Health Care Ethics Your Name Institute Name Health Care Ethics The healthcare sector is the vivacious area that is substantiated by the ethics that are guided by the applicable principles‚ the sector is described as the set of the principles that guides professional personnel in evaluating the embraceable principles that steers in making better decisions that will have fewer impacts to the patient and other stakeholders in the health sector (Bersoff‚ 2003). However‚ many of the professional
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Premorbid Cognitive Deficits in Schizophrenia and Depression Karen S. Rutledge PSY 326 Research Methods Instructor: Jessica Wayman November 12‚ 2012 Premorbid Cognitive Deficits in Schizophrenia and Depression Introduction Depression is an illness that affects a person’s thoughts‚ mood‚ and even physical health. Depression is described as having feelings of overwhelming sadness‚ emptiness‚ and worthlessness. Depression can become severe enough that it begins to interfere with a person’s
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Word count: 1099 Introduction Cognitive theories that focus on information processing have been the most influential theories of trauma in terms of generating testable hypotheses and directing current treatments (Salmon & Bryant‚ 2002). For this reason‚ we will attempt to critically evaluate this area of trauma theory with reference to other popular theories‚ the research evidence‚ clinical practice and developmental factors. Information Processing Theories of Trauma Response Information-processing
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Part 1: Summarize “The Self” by George Herbert Mead George Herbert Mead begins his article by highlighting that self is not something we are born with but rather a process we develop through our experiences and interactions with our social surroundings. Mead adds that we create an incomplete self-image through what we can see with our eyes such as our hand and feet but reflects that we create a complete image of what we can see and can’t see through our social interactions. He mentions how social
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Imagine living in a world where sights‚ sounds‚ images and thoughts are constantly changing and shifting. Unable to focus on whatever task is at hand‚ your mind wanders from one activity or thought to the next. Sometimes you become so lost among all the thoughts and images that you don’t even notice when someone is speaking to you. This is what it is like for many people who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder‚ or ADHD. Once called hyperkinesis
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Core Concepts across Nursing Theories Nursing theory is the phrase given to the group of experience used to encourage nursing practice. Nursing theory is a structure intended to systematize understanding and clarify experience in nursing‚ at a more particular and precise degree. A nursing theory is a collection of ideas‚ descriptions‚ connections‚ and theories or suggestions resulting from nursing examples or from other disciplines and plan a objective‚ methodical outlook of events by creating detailed
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May 9‚ 2014 Theology 104 D81 Reflection Paper Two Introduction: Over the entirety of Theology 104‚ the topics that were discussed were vast. Though many caught my attention and peaked my interest‚ the two that I choose to expound on in this paper are pastor and character development. These two matters are very crucial to living a Christian life. Part One: Pastor – Theological Definition: A Pastor an individual the leads a congregation of people in the direction of Holy Spirit. It is an individual
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TACKLING CURRENT ACCOUNT DEFICIT IN INDIA INTRODUCTION There has been a sharp increase in the Current Account Deficit in Indian economy. In previous years the current account deficit increased moderate rate but in the fiscal year of 2011-12 there was sharp increase in current account deficit‚ marking a rise to nearly 4.2 per cent of GDP. High current account deficit has always posed serious implications for an economy and therefore for India it is a matter of concern. This research paper deals with
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