* Weight-loss drugs Market before Metabical * Prevailing Safety Concerns; limiting options for patients * No prescription-drug option for the overweight segment (BMI 25-30) * Many OTC drugs available for patients with BMI 30+ including FDA-approved ‘Alli’ but various negative side effects reported‚ e.g.‚ 30 liver damage cases in Alli & Xenical during ‘99-‘08 * Other solutions categorized as herbal or dietary supplements were not regulated by the FDA i.e.‚ safety not warranted
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products. There are four groups in which this can be done‚ price‚ product‚ place‚ and promotion. Product is what the company is offering. An example of this is MacBook. The product comes with a laptop‚ which has everything from keys to a mouse keypad. It also comes with a charger. There are all-different types of MacBook’s and most come with a warranty. Then there is price. Price comes from the three other p’s (product‚ place‚ and promotion). A company must decide what is a reasonable price for
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PATIENT-CENTERED CARE IMPROVEMENT GUIDE I. INTRODUCTION “There is nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come.” Victor Hugo PATIENT-CENTERED CARE: AN IDEA WHOSE TIME HAS COME O rganizing the delivery of health care around the needs of the patient may seem like a simple and obvious approach. In a system as complex as health care‚ however‚ little is simple. In fact‚ thirty years ago when the idea of “patient-centered care” first emerged as a return to the holistic roots of
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Origins of a family have meaning and history. By keeping track of family relations also known as a family tree it can allow us to keep records of the past. The Edwards family tree shows great record from the early 1700 ’s to the mid 1800 ’s. This family tree demonstrates when a person was baptized; when they got married; and when they passed away. The Edwards family chart show the different relations of marriages and fertility rate from today ’s society. From the chart we can determine that the Edwards
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How does a health care worker use empathy when establishing communication with the client in a health care setting? Good communication with the patient is a key concept within health care. The ability to motivate the client and help him overcome his circumstance is essential. To have supportive communication with a patient the nurse needs to be problem orientated‚ empathetic‚ have audience awareness‚ be a good listener and so much more. Good communication is as important before and after
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Abstract Health care providers encounter and care for a diverse population of patients. When caring for these patients‚ providers must be properly prepared to care for not only for their cultural needs but also for their spiritual/faith needs. Nurses must have a basic yet broad knowledge of cultural and spiritual needs of patients whether in the hospital setting‚ clinic setting‚ or physician’s office. This document will explore three different faiths and compare them to Christianity and the author’s
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1. What is the decision-making process for Metabical? Who is involved in the process? Market research: investigating into the overall adult overweight situation in U.S. fand overweight population and consumers’ perception of the currently existed weight-loss drugs. Analyzing differential advantages: CSP should recognize the Metabical’s competitive factors first. Metabical is the first prescription drug approved by FDA and has less negative side effect and can magically loss weight. Recognizing
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Health Law and Ethics HCS/478 Negligence Paper Health care providers have a responsibility to provide competent and safe care to their patients. When patient care is compromised or the patient does not have a successful medical outcome‚ sometimes the legal system becomes involved. It is important to be aware of the terms negligence‚ gross negligence‚ and malpractice because they are often misunderstood. This paper attempts to provide a definition of each legal term in an effort to distinguish
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many countries today.It’s one of the best headache problem in my country. Unemployment leads to social degeneration. In less developed countries‚ unemployment becomes increasingly crucial. In Vietnam‚ our government are trying to solve unemployment which has increased in recent years. The solution for unemployment is‚ obviously‚ to create new jobs.That’s when the government is expected to step in and provide solutions. Monetary Policy: The solution used first to address sustained high unemployment
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especially true in the treatment of mental health patients. For patients unable to adequately express their feelings verbally‚ the best approach is to allow them to speak through their art. This is especially true of children who often have problems talking about their painful experiences. Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy. Through the use of artistic expressions and other diagnostic procedures‚ doctors will be able to more accurately treat patients. The patients’ artistic expressions — through sketches
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