Ownership of X-Rays

The question as to who has property rights in x-ray films has been the subject of controversy between physician, attorney, patient and hospital. Although there have been few cases dealing specifically with this problem, the issue often has been raised privately among physicians and in attorney-physician debates. The object of this article is to acquaint the attorney and physician with the main approaches to the problem of ownership of x-rays, and to supplement the various approaches with leading cases

Evidence Problems in Juvenile Delinquency Proceedings

Some of the most perplexing problems facing the attorney defending a child charged with a delinquency have their inception in misunderstandings, lack of uniformity and loose application of evidential rules. In order to serve the best interests of the children who are before it, and to obtain necessary facts with which to formulate a rehabilitation plan, the courts have a tendency to waive strict adherence to evidence rules. The methodical attorney wonders how the court can serve the best interests of the child and yet seemingly not afford to the child the equal protection of its laws of evidence

Practice in Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court

By avoiding Juvenile Court cases, the attorney not only deprives himself of many cases, but neglects a primary social and professional responsibility. The purpose of this paper is to acquaint the practicing attorney with bread and butter practices and procedures of Juvenile Court and to dispel misconceptions as to the status of practice in that court

Ownership of X-Rays

The question as to who has property rights in x-ray films has been the subject of controversy between physician, attorney, patient and hospital. Although there have been few cases dealing specifically with this problem, the issue often has been raised privately among physicians and in attorney-physician debates. The object of this article is to acquaint the attorney and physician with the main approaches to the problem of ownership of x-rays, and to supplement the various approaches with leading cases

The influence of employee engagement on organizational outcomes: a case study at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC

Under the Affordable Care Act, hospitals are now reimbursed based on the patient experience and clinical outcomes. Recognizing the critical role of employees in shaping key elements of the patient experience, many organizations are turning to employee engagement as a way to maximize value-based reimbursement and thrive in a value and consumer driven environment. This paper provides an overview of the organizational benefits of employee engagement, including patient satisfaction, higher quality of care, and better financial results, and focuses on the key drivers of engagement in health care. A case study on employee engagement at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC studies the link between engagement and organizational outcomes on two inpatient units. The case study found certain organizational outcomes such as patient satisfaction and perceived quality of care to be correlated with engagement, and also highlighted the role of the direct manager in driving changes in unit level engagement. The public health relevance of this paper is through understanding the benefits and drivers of engagement, organizations can improve patient outcomes and the health of the community, while positioning the organization for a viable future

Radius Rod.

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An Examination of the Status of Comparable Worth in the State of Michigan

For decades, women's pay has been approximately two-thirds that of men's. In 1955 women made 64 percent of what men made; by 1970 they made only 59 percent. In 1987 it was 65 Percent. The latest statistic from the Census Bureau is that women who worked full-time, year-round in 1988 earned 66 cents for every dollar their male counterparts make. (Figures for 1989 are not yet available.) The problem this creates is poverty among women and children is one of the most compelling social facts of our society. The American working woman is increasingly the head of her household, or the sole breadwinner in almost one out of every six families. In 1988, 65 percent all women with children under 18 worked outside the home, and by 1995, four out of five school-age children will have mothers in the labor force. Since it is projected that women and people of color will comprise 85 percent of all new entrants into the labor force between now and the year 2000 examining discriminatory wage-setting practices in the present makes good business sense. The United States is 3rd behind Scandinavian and Canada among western democracies in its dependence on female workers. Over the past decade, much progress has been made in addressing wage discrimination based on race and sex, particularly in the public sector. According to a 1989 survey by the National Committee on Pay Equity, 45 state governments, including the District of Columbia, have taken steps to address pay equity or comparable worth. At the urging of unions, women’s organizations and a growing number of civil rights organizations, twenty-three states have initiated pay equity studies and twenty state governments have begun making wage and salary adjustments to eliminate sex and race-based wage inequities. A total of over 1,700 counties, cities, school districts, community colleges and universities have taken steps to address comparable worth.Master of Public AdministrationPublic AdministrationUniversity of Michigan-Flinthttps://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/143334/1/Harpst.pd