The hospital is only responsible for any injury to Mr. Jones as a result of improper care. Dr. Simon did not release Mr. Jones as he felt the patient’s condition might be detrimental to his health and emotional state. He may have felt that Mr. Jones was not stable enough to function outside the hospital‚ due to hallucinations and convulsions. However‚ according to the Joint Commission the hospital and Dr. Simon may be liable if they did not do everything possible to prevent Mr. Jones’ departure from
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The Black Death was a plague that spread across Europe during the fourteenth century. It swept the continent and baffled millions of European citizens. I chose this topic because the idea of the past epidemic intrigues me. In elementary school‚ we touched on the topic and barely discussed the possible outcomes. I was fascinated by what could’ve happened those years of peril. I am of Polish descent‚ so I am also learning how this plague could have affected by ancestors and what they were put though
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Definition of Products Liability (PL) Any cause of action having to do w/a product; not a cause of action in and of itself; rather‚ it has to do with an injury or accident arising out of the use of a product (any product sold in the stream of commerce; must be sold by a merchant) Theories of Liabilities / Causes of Actions a. Negligence(§ B - pp. 2 - 3) i. Introduction
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| Long Term Capital Management and the Hedge Fund industry | | | | | | Introduction The Hedge fund industry is surrounded by much controversy and debate; and that for many years. Lack of oversight‚ excessive returns‚ unclear impact on the market and more‚ are all subjects of concerns for market participants and the public. According to Priya Jestin on Hedge Fund Street‚ “on an average day‚ between 18 and 22 percent of all trading on the New York Stock Exchange is related
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The two occupier liability acts are‚ the 1957 act covers liability of occupier for injury suffered by lawful visitors. The Duty of care under the 1957 Act is only for people who have permission to be on the site (invitees or licensees) there is no duty of care for trespassers under this act. The 1984 act offers defence for trespassers as to the lawful visitor’s act of 1957. The occupier of the land owes a duty if he knows or has a rational thought as to if the ground is dangerous. The 1957 Act is
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America’s Debt It took a while for the administration of Obama to initialize action about America’s enormously increasing debt. Given that the country has mounting debts‚ it would be difficult shrink it down. It is said on the article that president does not step up his personal involvement in the negotiations. His people‚ though‚ presented courses of actions to cut off the said problem. Some are to increase taxes‚ raise debt limit‚ eliminate tax benefits of other companies‚ increasing user
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APUSH Chapter 11 Key Terms “revolution of 1800”: The transfer of power from Federalists to Democratic Republicans. The transfer was so peaceful and it was going to back to the spirit of the revolution of 1776. By restoring original American ideas. 2. Thomas Jefferson: 3. Midnight judges: Judges that came to Adam’s right before he his term was over. So they were all to sign the federalist papers. Which were all later revoked by the new congress under Jefferson. 4. John Marshall: Chief
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U.S. National Debt In 2012‚ reelection polls show that the biggest concern expressed by the voters was the economy and national debt. Many economists‚ political leaders‚ and citizens are under the impression that America’s rising debt and purchasing of national debt bonds by the foreign countries will lead America to its inevitable bankruptcy. Some speculators predict that one day China will realize that the dollar is no longer valuable to hold because of its devaluation; therefore‚ Chinese will
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Long-Term Care Facility Study Team B HCS/437 January 19‚ 2014 Rick Johnson Long-Term Care Facility Study La Costa Glen Carlsbad La Costa Glen is a retirement community that is also a continuing life community. Seniors can join the community as active adults and live independently knowing that if and when the time comes where they may need further assistance of even skilled nursing care they can remain in the same community. It is comforting to know that you can remain with friends close by‚ able
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Principles of Marketing Chapter 8 Product‚ Services‚ and Branding Strategy 1 Product‚ Services‚ and Branding Strategy Topic Outline • What Is a Product? • Product and Services Decisions • Branding Strategy: Building Strong Brands • Services Marketing 2 What Is a Product? Products‚ Services‚ and Experiences Product is anything that can be offered in a market for attention‚ use‚ or consumption that might satisfy a need or want. • Apple IPod‚ Toyota‚ Caffé Mocha at Starbucks Service is a form of product
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