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Mental health counseling is a critical profession where the counselor and the patient may relate beyond the contemporary situations in nursing. In such situations, ethical considerations play crucial roles in determining the extent of their relationship. The ethical concerns identified in this study include autonomy, beneficence, and justice among others. Issues relating to best practice, referral and inclusion are also discussed.

¶ … Disease and death [...] grieving process in patients and loved ones, and the stresses of dealing with dying patients in the clinical setting. Death is inevitable, but it is still one of the most feared and…

The Islamic faith represents one of the most widely spread and acknowledged religions in the world. Often misunderstood and even more often exploited, members of the Muslim faith have developed an identity in the modern…

General considerations on crimes against humanity

Perhaps as no other, the Parable of the Good Samaritan has been influential in the Western world for millennia. For instance, a number of countries and many states have so-called "Good Samaritan" laws on their books…

Like every profession, nursing is both a commonly shared calling and a very personal one. Every nurse shares certain professional standards with all of his or her colleagues, has in common a large number of experiences,…

Drug addiction is a multifaceted human issue that harbors significant social consequences. Addiction is marked by physical dependence, and refers to the uncontrolled impulse to use a drug in spite of physical, emotional, and social consequences that are associated with its use. Advances in communication, drug manufacturing, and shipping technologies have created an environment where drugs are easily available for consumption, and has caused illicit drugs to be prevalent in every society worldwide. Drug addiction is one of the most significant social problems of the 20th and 21st century and the threat of law enforcement has been insufficient to eradicate drug addiction. The solution to the drug addiction problem resides in such social entities as the family, church, and community outreach.

Diabetes during pregnancy increases the risk for developing congenital anomalies by over 10 times. Maternal glycemic control is critical to prevent such abnormalities in the baby. When glycemic control is not achieved…

Hypertension in African-Americans: Culturally Significant Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies

¶ … Technology Responsibility: Reflections on the New Task of Ethics