Games, Experimental
State Medicine
Public Opinion
England
Hospitals, Public
Patient Satisfaction
Great Britain
Cooperative Behavior
Questionnaires
Communication
Qualitative Research
Trustees
Insurance, Physician Services
Attitude of Health Personnel
Institutional Management Teams
Primary Health Care
Interviews as Topic
Health Communication
The basis of informed consent for BMT patients. (1/750)
During recent decades the doctrine of informed consent has become a standard part of medical care as an expression of patients' rights to self-determination. In situations when only one treatment alternative exists for a potential cure, the extent of a patient's self-determination is constrained. Our hypothesis is that for patients considering a life-saving procedure such as bone marrow transplant (BMT), informed consent has little meaning as a basis for their right to self-determination. A longitudinal study of BMT patients was undertaken with four self-administered questionnaires. Questions centered around expectations, knowledge, anxiety and factors contributing to their decision to undergo treatment. Although the informed consent process made patients more knowledgeable about the treatment, their decision to consent was largely based on positive outcome expectations and on trust in the physician. Informed consent relieved their anxieties and increased their hopes for survival. Our conclusion was that the greatest value of the informed consent process lay in meeting the patients' emotional rather than cognitive needs. When their survival is at stake and BMT represents their only option, the patient's vulnerability puts a moral responsibility on the physician to respect the principle of beneficence while not sacrificing the patient's right to self-determination. (+info)Protective truthfulness: the Chinese way of safeguarding patients in informed treatment decisions. (2/750)
The first part of this paper examines the practice of informed treatment decisions in the protective medical system in China today. The second part examines how health care professionals in China perceive and carry out their responsibilities when relaying information to vulnerable patients, based on the findings of an empirical study that I had undertaken to examine the moral experience of nurses in practice situations. In the Chinese medical ethics tradition, refinement [jing] in skills and sincerity [cheng] in relating to patients are two cardinal virtues that health care professionals are required to possess. This notion of absolute sincerity carries a strong sense of parental protectiveness. The empirical findings reveal that most nurses are ambivalent about telling the truth to patients. Truth-telling would become an insincere act if a patient were to lose hope and confidence in life after learning of his or her disease. In this system of protective medical care, it is arguable as to whose interests are being protected: the patient, the family or the hospital. I would suggest that the interests of the hospital and the family members who legitimately represent the patient's interests are being honoured, but at the expense of the patient's right to know. (+info)Research, ethics and conflicts of interest. (3/750)
In this paper, I have tried to develop a critique of committee procedures and conflict of interest within research advisory committees and ethical review committees (ERCs). There are specific features of conflict of interest in medical research. Scientists, communities and the subjects of research all have legitimate stakeholdings. The interests of medical scientists are particularly complex, since they are justified by the moral and physical welfare of their research subjects, while the reputations and incomes of scientists depend on the success of their science. Tensions of this kind must at times produce conflict of interest. It is important to recognise that conflicts of interest may unwittingly lead to manipulation of research subjects and their lay representatives on research committees. It is equally important to recognise distinctions between the legal and moral aspects of conflict of interest. Some practical suggestions are made which may go some way towards resolving these difficulties. They indicate what might be needed to ensure the validity of ethical discourse, and to reduce the risks associated with conflict of interest. (+info)Ancient Chinese medical ethics and the four principles of biomedical ethics. (4/750)
The four principles approach to biomedical ethics (4PBE) has, since the 1970s, been increasingly developed as a universal bioethics method. Despite its wide acceptance and popularity, the 4PBE has received many challenges to its cross-cultural plausibility. This paper first specifies the principles and characteristics of ancient Chinese medical ethics (ACME), then makes a comparison between ACME and the 4PBE with a view to testing out the 4PBE's cross-cultural plausibility when applied to one particular but very extensive and prominent cultural context. The result shows that the concepts of respect for autonomy, non-maleficence, beneficence and justice are clearly identifiable in ACME. Yet, being influenced by certain socio-cultural factors, those applying the 4PBE in Chinese society may tend to adopt a "beneficence-oriented", rather than an "autonomy-oriented" approach, which, in general, is dissimilar to the practice of contemporary Western bioethics, where "autonomy often triumphs". (+info)Beneficence in general practice: an empirical investigation. (5/750)
OBJECTIVES: To study and report the attitudes of patients and general practitioners (GPs) concerning the obligation of doctors to act for the good of their patients, and to provide a practical account of beneficence in general practice. DESIGN: Semi-structured interviews administered to GPs and patients. SETTING AND SAMPLE: Participants randomly recruited from an age and gender stratified list of GPs in a geographically defined region of South Australia. The sample comprised twenty-one general practitioners and seventeen patients recruited by participating GPs. RESULTS: In practice, acting for the good of the patient not only accommodates the views of patients and GPs on expertise and knowing best, but also responds to the particular details of the clinical situation. Patients had a complex understanding of the expertise necessary for medical practice, describing a contextual domain in which they were expert, and which complemented the scientific expertise of their GPs. General practitioners identified multiple sources for their expertise, of which experience was the most significant. The role of the GP included responding to individual patients and particular clinical problems and ranged from the assumption of responsibility through to the proffering of medical advice. CONCLUSION: This study found that GPs acting for the good of their patients covered a variety of GP actions and patient preferences. Beneficence was not justified by presumed patient vulnerability or the inability of patients to understand medical problems, but furthered through a recognition of the different areas of expertise contributed by both parties to the consultation. (+info)Arguments for zero tolerance of sexual contact between doctors and patients. (6/750)
Some doctors do enter into sexual relationships with patients. These relationships can be damaging to the patient involved. One response available to both individual doctors and to disciplinary bodies is to prohibit sexual contact between doctors and patients ("zero tolerance"). This paper considers five ways of arguing for a zero tolerance policy. The first rests on an empirical claim that such contact is almost always harmful to the patient involved. The second is based on a "principles" approach while the third originates in "virtues" ethics. The fourth argues that zero tolerance is an "a priori" truth. These four attempt to establish that the behaviour is always wrong and ought, therefore, to be prohibited. The fifth argument is counterfactual. It claims a policy that allowed sexual contact would have unacceptable consequences. Given the responsibility of regulatory bodies to protect the public, zero tolerance is a natural policy to develop. (+info)Ignorance is bliss? HIV and moral duties and legal duties to forewarn. (7/750)
In 1997, a court in Cyprus jailed Pavlos Georgiou for fifteen months for knowingly infecting a British woman, Janet Pink, with HIV-1 through unprotected sexual intercourse. Pink met Georgiou in January 1994 whilst on holiday. She discovered that she had contracted the virus from him in October 1994 but continued the relationship until July 1996 when she developed AIDS. She returned to the UK for treatment and reported Georgiou to the Cypriot authorities. There have been a number of legal cases involving deliberate transmission of HIV, but most have involved forced exposure to infected bodily fluids for example, rape or biting, and have been dealt with using the existing legislation for rape or assault. While it is often difficult to prove responsibility for transmission in cases of forced exposure to HIV, it is even more contentious in cases like those of Janet Pink where an individual has consented to sex but claims that he/she was not forewarned of his/her partner's HIV-positive status. At present there is no specific criminal offence of having unprotected sexual intercourse without disclosing one's HIV-positive status but a prosecution could possibly be brought under any one of a number of existing offences. Perhaps a change of policy needs to be considered. The Home Office has issued a consultation document which outlines a proposal that will allow the criminalization of intentional transmission of diseases, like HIV, that are likely to cause serious harm. This revised legislation would cover all other potentially fatal diseases (including salmonella and legionnaire's disease, for instance) but seems primarily to be targeted at HIV transmission. Should transmission of HIV through consensual sex, without the HIV-positive status of the individual being disclosed, be an offence? This question, and that of whether there is a moral obligation to disclose a positive HIV status prior to having a sexual relationship is the subject of this paper. (+info)Would you like to know what is wrong with you? On telling the truth to patients with dementia. (8/750)
OBJECTIVES: To discover what dementia sufferers feel is wrong with them; what they have been told and by whom, and what they wish to know about their illness. BACKGROUND: Ethical guidelines regarding telling truth appear to be equivocal. Declarations of cognitively intact subjects, attitudes of family members and current psychiatric practice all vary, but no previous research has been published concerning what patients with dementia would in fact like to know about their diagnosis and prognosis. DESIGN: Questionnaire study of the patients' opinions. SETTING: Old Age Psychiatry Service in Worcester. PARTICIPANTS: 30 consecutive patients with dementia. RESULTS: The quality of information received has been poor and many patients have no opportunity to discuss their illness with anybody. Despite that almost half of the participants in this study had adequate insight and a majority declared that they would like to know more about their predicament. CONCLUSIONS: Although many patients would like to know the truth, the rights of those who do not want to know should also be respected. Therefore the diagnosis of dementia should not be routinely disclosed but (just as in other disorders) health care professionals should seek to understand their patients' preferences and act appropriately according to their choice. (+info)I'm sorry for any confusion, but "trust" is a general concept and not a medical term with a specific definition. It can be used in various contexts, including healthcare relationships between patients and healthcare providers. In this context, trust refers to the confidence and reliance that patients have on the competence, professionalism, honesty, and integrity of their healthcare providers.
However, if you're looking for a medical term related to "trust," there is a psychological concept called "interpersonal trust" which can be assessed using the "Trust Scale." Interpersonal trust refers to an individual's general willingness to rely on and be vulnerable to others across various situations. This concept might be relevant in some medical or healthcare research contexts, particularly those involving patient-provider communication, adherence to treatment plans, and therapeutic relationships.
I could not find a specific medical definition for "Experimental Games" as it is not a term commonly used in the medical field. However, I can provide some context that might help you understand the possible relationship between experimental games and medicine.
Experimental games generally refer to games designed specifically to explore, test, or validate certain concepts, hypotheses, or theories. These games often involve novel mechanics, rules, or systems that are intended to create unique experiences, engage players in specific ways, or teach particular skills or knowledge.
In the context of medicine and healthcare, experimental games might be used for various purposes, such as:
1. Medical education and training: Experimental games can help medical professionals learn new skills, understand complex concepts, or practice decision-making in a safe, controlled environment. These games could simulate various medical scenarios, allowing players to develop their expertise and improve patient outcomes.
2. Therapeutic interventions: Experimental games might be used as a form of therapy for patients with physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges. By engaging patients in gameplay that targets specific areas of need, these games can help improve various aspects of health and well-being. For example, therapeutic gaming applications have been developed to assist with rehabilitation, pain management, stress reduction, and mental health conditions like anxiety and depression.
3. Research: Experimental games could be used in medical research to investigate various aspects of human behavior, cognition, or physiology. By observing how players interact with the game and its mechanics, researchers can gain insights into factors that influence health, decision-making, or treatment outcomes.
In summary, while "Experimental Games" is not a standard medical term, it generally refers to games designed to explore, test, or validate specific concepts, hypotheses, or theories. In the context of medicine and healthcare, experimental games might be used for medical education, therapeutic interventions, or research purposes.
"State Medicine" is not a term that has a widely accepted or specific medical definition. However, in general terms, it can refer to the organization, financing, and delivery of healthcare services and resources at the national or regional level, overseen and managed by the government or state. This can include public health initiatives, regulation of healthcare professionals and institutions, and the provision of healthcare services through publicly funded programs.
In some contexts, "State Medicine" may also refer to the practice of using medical treatments or interventions as a means of achieving political or social objectives, such as reducing crime rates or improving economic productivity. However, this usage is less common and more controversial.
Physician-patient relations, also known as doctor-patient relationships, refer to the interaction and communication between healthcare professionals and their patients. This relationship is founded on trust, respect, and understanding, with the physician providing medical care and treatment based on the patient's needs and best interests. Effective physician-patient relations involve clear communication, informed consent, shared decision-making, and confidentiality. A positive and collaborative relationship can lead to better health outcomes, improved patient satisfaction, and increased adherence to treatment plans.
I'm sorry for any confusion, but "public opinion" is not a term that has a medical definition. Public opinion refers to the collective views, attitudes, and beliefs held by a group or society about a particular issue or topic. It is typically formed through interaction, discussion, and various forms of communication within a community or population. If you have any questions related to healthcare or medicine, I'd be happy to help with those!
I'm sorry for any confusion, but "England" is not a medical term or concept. It is one of the four constituent countries that make up the United Kingdom, along with Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. England is located in the southern part of Great Britain, which is the largest island of the British Isles.
If you have any questions related to medicine or healthcare, I would be happy to try to help answer them for you!
"Public hospitals" are defined as healthcare institutions that are owned, operated, and funded by government entities. They provide medical services to the general public, regardless of their ability to pay. Public hospitals can be found at the local, regional, or national level and may offer a wide range of services, including emergency care, inpatient and outpatient care, specialized clinics, and community health programs. These hospitals are accountable to the public and often have a mandate to serve vulnerable populations, such as low-income individuals, uninsured patients, and underserved communities. Public hospitals may receive additional funding from various sources, including patient fees, grants, and donations.
Patient satisfaction is a concept in healthcare quality measurement that reflects the patient's perspective and evaluates their experience with the healthcare services they have received. It is a multidimensional construct that includes various aspects such as interpersonal mannerisms of healthcare providers, technical competence, accessibility, timeliness, comfort, and communication.
Patient satisfaction is typically measured through standardized surveys or questionnaires that ask patients to rate their experiences on various aspects of care. The results are often used to assess the quality of care provided by healthcare organizations, identify areas for improvement, and inform policy decisions. However, it's important to note that patient satisfaction is just one aspect of healthcare quality and should be considered alongside other measures such as clinical outcomes and patient safety.
I'm sorry for any confusion, but the term "Great Britain" is not a medical concept or condition. It is a geographical and political term referring to the largest island in the British Isles, on which the majority of England, Scotland, and Wales are located. It's also used to refer to the political union of these three countries, which is called the United Kingdom. Therefore, it doesn't have a medical definition.
Interpersonal relations, in the context of medicine and healthcare, refer to the interactions and relationships between patients and healthcare professionals, as well as among healthcare professionals themselves. These relationships are crucial in the delivery of care and can significantly impact patient outcomes. Positive interpersonal relations can lead to improved communication, increased trust, greater patient satisfaction, and better adherence to treatment plans. On the other hand, negative or strained interpersonal relations can result in poor communication, mistrust, dissatisfaction, and non-adherence.
Healthcare professionals are trained to develop effective interpersonal skills, including active listening, empathy, respect, and cultural sensitivity, to build positive relationships with their patients. Effective interpersonal relations also involve clear and concise communication, setting appropriate boundaries, and managing conflicts in a constructive manner. In addition, positive interpersonal relations among healthcare professionals can promote collaboration, teamwork, and knowledge sharing, leading to improved patient care and safety.
Cooperative behavior, in a medical or healthcare context, refers to the actions and attitudes displayed by individuals or groups working together to achieve a common goal related to health and well-being. This may involve patients following their healthcare providers' advice, healthcare professionals collaborating to diagnose and treat medical conditions, or communities coming together to promote healthy behaviors and environments. Cooperative behavior is essential for positive health outcomes, as it fosters trust, communication, and shared decision-making between patients and healthcare providers, and helps to ensure that everyone involved in the care process is working towards the same goal.
A questionnaire in the medical context is a standardized, systematic, and structured tool used to gather information from individuals regarding their symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, or other health-related factors. It typically consists of a series of written questions that can be either self-administered or administered by an interviewer. Questionnaires are widely used in various areas of healthcare, including clinical research, epidemiological studies, patient care, and health services evaluation to collect data that can inform diagnosis, treatment planning, and population health management. They provide a consistent and organized method for obtaining information from large groups or individual patients, helping to ensure accurate and comprehensive data collection while minimizing bias and variability in the information gathered.
"Researcher-Subject Relations" generally refers to the interactions and relationship between researchers (including scientists, clinicians, and social scientists) and the individuals who participate in research studies as subjects or participants. This relationship is governed by ethical principles that aim to protect the rights and welfare of research subjects, while also allowing for the production of valid and reliable research findings.
The Belmont Report, a foundational document in the ethics of human subjects research in the United States, outlines three key ethical principles that should guide researcher-subject relations: respect for persons, beneficence, and justice. These principles require researchers to obtain informed consent from potential research subjects, to minimize risks and maximize benefits, and to ensure fairness in the selection and treatment of research subjects.
Researcher-subject relations can take many forms, depending on the nature of the research and the characteristics of the research subjects. In some cases, research subjects may be patients who are receiving medical care, while in other cases they may be healthy volunteers who are participating in a study for compensation or other incentives. Researchers must be transparent about the purposes of the research, the potential risks and benefits, and the rights and responsibilities of research subjects, and must ensure that these issues are communicated in a clear and understandable manner.
Effective researcher-subject relations require trust, respect, and communication, as well as an understanding of the ethical principles and regulations that govern human subjects research. By building strong relationships with research subjects, researchers can help to ensure that their studies are conducted ethically and responsibly, while also producing valuable insights and knowledge that can benefit society as a whole.
In the medical context, communication refers to the process of exchanging information, ideas, or feelings between two or more individuals in order to facilitate understanding, cooperation, and decision-making. Effective communication is critical in healthcare settings to ensure that patients receive accurate diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care. It involves not only verbal and written communication but also nonverbal cues such as body language and facial expressions.
Healthcare providers must communicate clearly and empathetically with their patients to build trust, address concerns, and ensure that they understand their medical condition and treatment options. Similarly, healthcare teams must communicate effectively with each other to coordinate care, avoid errors, and provide the best possible outcomes for their patients. Communication skills are essential for all healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, therapists, and social workers.
Qualitative research is a methodological approach in social sciences and healthcare research that focuses on understanding the meanings, experiences, and perspectives of individuals or groups within a specific context. It aims to gather detailed, rich data through various techniques such as interviews, focus groups, observations, and content analysis. The findings from qualitative research are typically descriptive and exploratory, providing insights into processes, perceptions, and experiences that may not be captured through quantitative methods.
In medical research, qualitative research can be used to explore patients' experiences of illness, healthcare providers' perspectives on patient care, or the cultural and social factors that influence health behaviors. It is often used in combination with quantitative methods to provide a more comprehensive understanding of complex health issues.
An "attitude to health" is a set of beliefs, values, and behaviors that an individual holds regarding their own health and well-being. It encompasses their overall approach to maintaining good health, preventing illness, seeking medical care, and managing any existing health conditions.
A positive attitude to health typically includes:
1. A belief in the importance of self-care and taking responsibility for one's own health.
2. Engaging in regular exercise, eating a balanced diet, getting enough sleep, and avoiding harmful behaviors such as smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.
3. Regular check-ups and screenings to detect potential health issues early on.
4. Seeking medical care when necessary and following recommended treatment plans.
5. A willingness to learn about and implement new healthy habits and lifestyle changes.
6. Developing a strong support network of family, friends, and healthcare professionals.
On the other hand, a negative attitude to health may involve:
1. Neglecting self-care and failing to take responsibility for one's own health.
2. Engaging in unhealthy behaviors such as sedentary lifestyle, poor diet, lack of sleep, smoking, and excessive alcohol consumption.
3. Avoidance of regular check-ups and screenings, leading to delayed detection and treatment of potential health issues.
4. Resistance to seeking medical care or following recommended treatment plans.
5. Closed-mindedness towards new healthy habits and lifestyle changes.
6. Lack of a support network or reluctance to seek help from others.
Overall, an individual's attitude to health can significantly impact their physical and mental well-being, as well as their ability to manage and overcome any health challenges that may arise.
I apologize for any confusion, but "trustees" is not a medical term. In general terms, trustees are individuals or entities appointed to manage and distribute the assets held in a trust for the benefit of the beneficiaries, according to the terms of the trust agreement. The duties and responsibilities of a trustee may include managing investments, filing tax returns, keeping records, and distributing income and principal to the beneficiaries. Trustees are often appointed in estate planning to manage assets for the benefit of heirs or to carry out charitable purposes.
Physician services insurance refers to a type of health insurance coverage that helps pay for medically necessary services provided by licensed physicians. This can include office visits, hospital care, diagnostic tests, and treatments for injuries and illnesses. The specific services covered and the amount reimbursed will depend on the terms of the individual's insurance policy. Some policies may also have restrictions on which providers are considered in-network and covered under the plan. It is important to understand the details of one's coverage to know what is included and what out-of-pocket costs may be required.
The "attitude of health personnel" refers to the overall disposition, behavior, and approach that healthcare professionals exhibit towards their patients or clients. This encompasses various aspects such as:
1. Interpersonal skills: The ability to communicate effectively, listen actively, and build rapport with patients.
2. Professionalism: Adherence to ethical principles, confidentiality, and maintaining a non-judgmental attitude.
3. Compassion and empathy: Showing genuine concern for the patient's well-being and understanding their feelings and experiences.
4. Cultural sensitivity: Respecting and acknowledging the cultural backgrounds, beliefs, and values of patients.
5. Competence: Demonstrating knowledge, skills, and expertise in providing healthcare services.
6. Collaboration: Working together with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for the patient.
7. Patient-centeredness: Focusing on the individual needs, preferences, and goals of the patient in the decision-making process.
8. Commitment to continuous learning and improvement: Staying updated with the latest developments in the field and seeking opportunities to enhance one's skills and knowledge.
A positive attitude of health personnel contributes significantly to patient satisfaction, adherence to treatment plans, and overall healthcare outcomes.
Confidentiality is a legal and ethical principle in medicine that refers to the obligation of healthcare professionals to protect the personal and sensitive information of their patients. This information, which can include medical history, diagnosis, treatment plans, and other private details, is shared between the patient and the healthcare provider with the expectation that it will be kept confidential and not disclosed to third parties without the patient's consent.
Confidentiality is a fundamental component of the trust relationship between patients and healthcare providers, as it helps to ensure that patients feel safe and comfortable sharing sensitive information with their doctors, nurses, and other members of their healthcare team. It also helps to protect patients' privacy rights and uphold their autonomy in making informed decisions about their healthcare.
There are some limited circumstances in which confidentiality may be breached, such as when there is a legal obligation to report certain types of information (e.g., suspected child abuse or neglect), or when the disclosure is necessary to protect the health and safety of the patient or others. However, these exceptions are typically narrowly defined and subject to strict guidelines and safeguards to ensure that confidentiality is protected as much as possible.
I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Institutional Management Teams" is not a standard medical term or concept. It seems to be related to the administration and management of institutions, such as hospitals or healthcare facilities, rather than a clinical or medical concept.
An Institutional Management Team typically refers to a group of individuals within an organization who are responsible for making strategic decisions, setting policies, and overseeing operations. In the context of a healthcare institution, this team might include executives like the CEO, CFO, COO, and other key administrators. They work together to ensure that the institution runs smoothly, efficiently, and in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
If you have any questions related to medical terminology or concepts, I would be happy to help!
Primary health care is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as:
"Essential health care that is based on practical, scientifically sound and socially acceptable methods and technology made universally accessible to individuals and families in the community through their full participation and at a cost that the community and country can afford. It forms an integral part both of the country's health system, of which it is the central function and main focus, and of the overall social and economic development of the community. It is the first level of contact of individuals, the family and community with the national health system bringing health care as close as possible to where people live and work, and constitutes the first element of a continuing health care process."
Primary health care includes a range of services such as preventive care, health promotion, curative care, rehabilitation, and palliative care. It is typically provided by a team of health professionals including doctors, nurses, midwives, pharmacists, and other community health workers. The goal of primary health care is to provide comprehensive, continuous, and coordinated care to individuals and families in a way that is accessible, affordable, and culturally sensitive.
I'm happy to help, but it seems there might be some confusion in your question. "Interviews" is a broad topic that isn't typically a medical term or subject. However, interviews can certainly be a part of medical settings and procedures, such as job interviews for healthcare positions, patient interviews during medical consultations, or research interviews in clinical studies.
In the context of medical education, an interview might refer to the process by which medical schools evaluate applicants for admission, known as the medical school interview. This is a critical component of the application process and typically involves one-on-one conversations between the applicant and an admissions committee member or a series of multiple mini-interviews (MMIs) with various evaluators.
If you could provide more context or clarify what you mean by "Interviews as Topic" in a medical setting, I'd be happy to help further!
Health communication is the scientific field that uses communication strategies and methods to inform and influence individual health behaviors and organizational, community, and public policies. It combines disciplines such as psychology, sociology, anthropology, and public health to develop and disseminate messages that will improve health literacy, engage individuals in self-care, and promote positive changes in healthcare systems and policy. Health communication can be used to increase awareness of health issues, prevent the spread of diseases, reduce risky behaviors, and promote healthy lifestyles. It encompasses a wide range of activities including interpersonal communication between patients and healthcare providers, mass media campaigns, social marketing, patient education materials, and community-based participatory research.
"Focus groups" is a term from the field of social science research, rather than medicine. It does not have a specific medical definition. However, focus groups are sometimes used in medical research to gather data and insights from a small group of people on a specific topic or product. This can include gathering feedback on patient experiences, testing prototypes of medical devices or treatments, or exploring attitudes and perceptions related to health issues. The goal is to gain a deeper understanding of the perspectives and needs of the target population through facilitated group discussion.
Trust
Trust AM
Trust Party
SPA Trust
Totten trust
Lechwe Trust
Benefact Trust
Trust Oldham
Restore Trust
Trust Inns
Dharmarth Trust
Trust management
Trust & Will
Paul Trust
Trust anchor
Retail Trust
Constructive trust
Money trust
Mariposa Trust
In Trust
Bessemer Trust
Earth Trust
Trust (Justified)
Regions Trust
Crowell Trust
Migraine Trust
Ormiston Trust
Beneficiary (trust)
Himalayan Trust
Cycle Training for Everyone - Deliver Safer Training | Bikeability
The Survivors Trust
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Harlington Heritage Trust
Trust - Wikipedia
Media | National Trust
In AI (Can) We Trust?
Leading with Trust
National Trust | Encyclopedia.com
Trust Center - Security | NORDICS
FDIC: Trust Examination Manual
Gelman Trust Scholarship | Fastweb
TRUST US
2022 Trust-Based Philanthropy Cohort Survey
Trusted Mole - Wikipedia
Cromwell Trust Scholarship | Fastweb
Shuktara Trust (UK) - JustGiving
Zero Trust Defined | Forrester
Trust Leadership development: PwC
Discretionary Trust | Encyclopedia.com
culture of trust [two] | PPT
What Is Trust? | Psychology Today
Anne Hathaway Has Trust Issues
Home-Improvement-Contractor-Trust-Fund
Charitable Lead Trust
Adobe Trust Center | Products security, privacy, availability
Trustees Report & Trust Funds | CMS
Public trust in government | Deloitte Insights
What is Zero Trust Network Access?
20222
- Thank you for your interest in the 2022 Trust-Based Philanthropy Virtual Cohort, a collaboration between Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia, Philanthropy New York, and the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project, advised by CHANGE Philanthropy. (surveymonkey.com)
- Tunca, B & Anselmsson, J 2022, Lund Digital Trust Survey 2022 . (lu.se)
20212
- 4 By January 2021, the trust in government had fallen by 8 points globally, showcasing the challenges in sustaining high trust for longer period of time. (deloitte.com)
- Cite this: To Fix COVID Vaccine Hesitancy, Trust Primary Care - Medscape - Mar 30, 2021. (medscape.com)
20231
- In October 2023, DCWP created an easy Claim Process to recover up to $10,000 from the Home Improvement Contractor Trust Fund for eligible consumers. (nyc.gov)
EDELMAN TRUST BAROMETER1
- The 2016 Edelman TRUST BAROMETER revealed trust in all four institutions has reached its highest level since the Great Recession, with business receiving the largest increase in trust among both the informed public and the larger general population. (edelman.com)
Fund11
- Full details are available in the CGIAR Trust Fund dashboards . (cgiar.org)
- Recognizing contributions to the CGIAR Trust Fund from March 2017. (cgiar.org)
- If a DCWP-licensed home improvement contractor did not complete the job you contracted them to do or owes you money, you may be eligible for repayment through the Home Improvement Contractor Trust Fund. (nyc.gov)
- Under the Standard Trust Fund Invasion Process, eligible consumers may recover up to $25,000 from the Home Improvement Contractor Trust Fund. (nyc.gov)
- Who is eligible for the Standard Trust Fund Invasion Process? (nyc.gov)
- How can I pursue a Standard Trust Fund Invasion? (nyc.gov)
- You may pursue a Standard Trust Fund Invasion by filing a complaint with DCWP online . (nyc.gov)
- What happens when I file a complaint to pursue a Standard Trust Fund Invasion? (nyc.gov)
- If you have provided sufficient documentation demonstrating eligibility for a Standard Trust Fund Invasion, DCWP will request an affidavit from you certifying that you have not received payment. (nyc.gov)
- Who is eligible for the Home Improvement Contractor Trust Fund Claim Process? (nyc.gov)
- The Wellcome Trust/Burroughs Wellcome Fund joint program in infectious diseases of the tropical developing world. (cdc.gov)
20201
- In many parts of the world, trust in governments saw a massive surge in 2020, brought on by COVID-19. (deloitte.com)
Misinformation2
- While the pandemic increased trust in government in many countries, others still have a long way to go in improving citizen trust-including tackling misinformation and communicating about data collection and usage. (deloitte.com)
- By making digital interactions safe, verifiable credentials have the potential to repair the trust lost to misinformation, disinformation, hacks and a general lack of online governance. (forbes.com)
Societal trust2
- The Trust Leadership Institute is a premier executive leadership forum , bringing together leading insights on personal, organizational and societal trust. (pwc.com)
- Complete access to more than 20 years of data, research and insight into the factors shaping societal trust. (edelman.com)
Organizations7
- Because leaders have the responsibility of making decisions, leaders earn trust differently than organizations. (shrm.org)
- This three-month learning cohort at the intersection of racial equity and trust-based philanthropy is designed for leaders of grantmaking organizations that are ready to embrace and/or deepen their commitment to trust-based philanthropy with a particular focus on advancing racial equity. (surveymonkey.com)
- The goal of this application process is to identify a cohort of participants whose organizations have a commitment or have intentions to commit to policies or practices that build racial equity in their grantmaking while institutionalizing trust-based culture and practices. (surveymonkey.com)
- We convene senior executives and thought leaders to navigate the most complex trust-related issues, identify the opportunities and take action as leaders and as organizations. (pwc.com)
- Studies have shown that trusted organizations perform better, making the need for trusted leadership more critical than ever before. (pwc.com)
- In our businesses, we want to, and should, be able to trust others, but unless we have a real basis for doing so, we expose our organizations to risk that they may or may not be willing to accept. (schneier.com)
- Explore these pages to discover how DigiCert and its partners are helping organizations establish, manage and extend digital trust to solve real-world problems. (digicert.com)
Globally1
- 1 For the first time in decades, globally, citizens considered their governments to be the most trusted institution, as they looked for guidance during the pandemic. (deloitte.com)
Insights1
- Read the latest news and insights around trust from across Adobe. (adobe.com)
People's2
- Leaders face an uphill battle when it comes to joining consent because it turns out that the very qualities that cause you to earn people's trust in the first place are easily destroyed by acquiring power. (shrm.org)
- People's trust in government tends to grow during times of crisis, as they rely on public institutions to address complex challenges, a phenomenon known as "rallying around the flag. (deloitte.com)
Today's1
- Join The TrustMakers, where listeners connect with global experts to learn what it takes to build trust in today's society. (edelman.com)
Ultimately3
- In this view, the road to earning and maintaining power and ultimately trust is paved by actions that show care for others. (shrm.org)
- Ultimately, trust in government is founded on citizens' perceptions of its competence and intent. (deloitte.com)
- The relationship you build with the community influences how much community members trust you and ultimately how they react to your public health messages and recommendations. (cdc.gov)
Assets8
- The Trust-Based Philanthropy Cohort is open to Philanthropy New York and Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia members, any size (assets/staff). (surveymonkey.com)
- A charitable lead trust can be an effective estate planning tool to transfer the assets to your heirs with significant tax advantages while making a meaningful gift to the Simon Wiesenthal Center. (wiesenthal.com)
- After the trust term, the assets are distributed to you or your heirs. (wiesenthal.com)
- As a grantor lead trust donor, you contribute assets to a trust, which makes payments to the Simon Wiesenthal Center for the duration of the trust. (wiesenthal.com)
- When the trust terminates, the assets revert to you and/or your spouse. (wiesenthal.com)
- When a non-grantor trust terminates, the assets are transferred to someone other than you and/or spouse, usually your children or grandchildren. (wiesenthal.com)
- When you create a non-grantor lead trust, you do not qualify for an income tax charitable deduction, however, you will enjoy a substantial reduction in estate and gift taxes on the future transfer of assets to your heirs. (wiesenthal.com)
- You should have a will as a backup to dictate how assets that are not in the trust should be distributed. (nolo.com)
Organization4
- National Trust British charitable organization formed in 1895 in order to permanently preserve lands and buildings of natural beauty or historic interest. (encyclopedia.com)
- Tech execs can use this report to define Zero Trust for their organization and explain to colleagues what Zero Trust is, what it's not, and how to implement it. (forrester.com)
- Collaborate in small group cohorts of peers to build a trust framework for your organization. (pwc.com)
- Shape an action plan to bring trust to life in your organization and with the stakeholders you serve. (pwc.com)
Commitment1
- The first gesture of trust and commitment was the handshake deal Paul made to allow the Wepkings to fix up the original farmhouse. (patagonia.com)
20241
- The National Trust and Blue Diamond Garden Centres are delighted to be working with multi-award-winning garden design practice Ann-Marie Powell Gardens to create a prestigious show garden for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024. (nationaltrust.org.uk)
Content1
- Our media centre provides the latest National Trust news, statements and supporting content for journalists. (nationaltrust.org.uk)
Organizational2
- Participants will walk away with peer connections, tools, and clear action steps that they can implement as they forge ahead in leading organizational change toward trust-based, racial-equity focused philanthropy. (surveymonkey.com)
- Engage with thought leaders and public figures who share fresh perspectives on organizational trust. (pwc.com)
Cloud4
- Trusted security in the cloud is achieved through the partnership of shared responsibilities between customers and VMware. (vmware.com)
- Do You Trust the Cloud? (lifehacker.com)
- Has the rash of recent outages by big name companies shaken your trust in the cloud, or is the convenience worth dealing with occasional downtime? (lifehacker.com)
- Tell us whether or not you trust the cloud with your important data, and what kinds of syncing and backup systems you've got in place to keep on rolling even when the sky falls in the comments. (lifehacker.com)
EXPLORE1
- Explore trust resources for each of our solutions. (adobe.com)
Main1
- Depending on the terms of the instrument that creates the trust, such income can be accumulated for future distributions to the income beneficiaries or added to the corpus, the main body or principal of a trust, for the benefit of the remainderman, one who is entitled to the balance of the estate after a particular estate carved out of it has expired. (encyclopedia.com)
Gain2
- The DHDE team knew it would be too late to gain trust if they waited to engage and share information with communities until a vaccine was developed. (cdc.gov)
- Gain trust. (medlineplus.gov)
Vaccine3
- But the many vaccine-hesitant patients in our practices aren't going to get their shots without personal engagement from a trusted primary care clinician who can reassure them about vaccine effectiveness and safety. (medscape.com)
- Establishing trust and overcoming obstacles to vaccination will become even more important after vaccine trials are completed in children later this year. (medscape.com)
- To increase vaccine trust and accessibility in communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, the team strengthened connections with small business owners, faith leaders, academia, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and other key partners to share vaccine information through as many modes as possible. (cdc.gov)
Business8
- Our comprehensive security program balances the needs of the business while enabling customer trust, product efficiency, revenue, and shareholder expectations, against the need for security. (vmware.com)
- Trust management should have sufficient knowledge about the securities firm and the personnel with whom they are conducting business. (fdic.gov)
- Together, we drive trust and better outcomes in business and society. (pwc.com)
- Trust is the new currency of business. (pwc.com)
- Avast Business solutions include Zero Trust Network Access. (avast.com)
- For more than 20 years, we have studied the influence of trust across society - government, media, business, and NGOs - to shape conversation, drive results and earn action. (edelman.com)
- If you compare that attitude with the one that inspires the hurdles we necessarily put in place to establish electronic or business trust, I think you would agree that we set up very different standards for trusting someone depending on what we're trusting them with. (schneier.com)
- There is a growing trust disparity that has put business in a new situation of strength, a unique position that translates into an opportunity to help mend the trust divide. (edelman.com)
Practices1
- With a combination of hardware, software and processes, we support your Zero Trust initiatives using the following best practices and recommendations to make implementation simpler and more comprehensive. (xerox.com)
Establish3
- You can establish a lead trust that will make income payments to the Center for a pre-determined term of years. (wiesenthal.com)
- When you establish a grantor lead trust, you are entitled to an immediate income tax charitable deduction equal to the present value of the income stream, the Simon Wiesenthal Center will receive during the life of the trust. (wiesenthal.com)
- I am not quoting Obama's Ohio State speech to nitpick, but rather to establish a base line for my argument that he rejects core principles and historical lessons and, most troubling, the natural law itself when he opines that government should be trusted because it has gained power via self-rule. (lewrockwell.com)
Effectively2
- Trust has played an important role in effectively managing the COVID-19 pandemic, as countries with higher levels of social and government trust have typically seen slower virus spread and a lower mortality rate. (deloitte.com)
- We note a number of theoretical mechanisms that suggest that macroeconomic shocks are more likely to be effectively dealt with in higher-trust societies. (lu.se)
Typically1
- Typically, you'll name yourself as the "trustee" of your trust. (nolo.com)
Council1
- This year more than 156,000 members voted on four resolutions and elected five members of the National Trust Council at the charity's Annual General Meeting on 11 November. (nationaltrust.org.uk)
Behaviors4
- Power is a paradox because the very behaviors that lead others to trust you with a position of power can be horribly transformed into behaviors that are the opposite of what people want in a leader. (shrm.org)
- Trust is a set of behaviors, such as acting in ways that depend on another. (psychologytoday.com)
- Behaviors and verbal expressions are certainly evidence for trust-for example, when someone treats you well and says nice things to you-but these behaviors are merely evidence for the internal mental state of trust that causes them, not the trust itself. (psychologytoday.com)
- Trusting people may involve estimations of probabilities of how they will behave, but people usually trust others without any understanding of probability or any precise predictions about their behaviors. (psychologytoday.com)
Stakeholders1
- Our work as a global communications firm is built on earning the trust of our clients' stakeholders through reputation management, commerce and brand advocacy. (edelman.com)
Trustee8
- This is a discretionary trust since the trustee has the latitude or discretion to give or deny the beneficiary some benefits under the trust. (encyclopedia.com)
- The beneficiary cannot compel the trustee to use any of the trust property for the beneficiary's advantage. (encyclopedia.com)
- In this type of trust the beneficiary has no interest that can be transferred or reached by creditors unless the trustee decides to pay or apply some of the trust property for the benefit of the beneficiary. (encyclopedia.com)
- An assignee, a person who has received an interest in the trust from the beneficiary by assignment (a transfer of property), can hold the trustee liable for any future payment to the beneficiary by giving notice of the assignment. (encyclopedia.com)
- As an illustration, the settlor, one who creates a trust, delivers $10,000 to the trustee in trust for the beneficiary, and the trustee has the discretion to make any and every payment, or no payment at all, to the beneficiary from the corpus or income. (encyclopedia.com)
- In your trust document, you will also name a "successor trustee" to take over and manage the trust (distribute your property) after you die. (nolo.com)
- If you create a shared living trust, as is often done by spouses, then your successor trustee would assume control after both spouses have died. (nolo.com)
- Or, people buy or inherit property after they've set up their trust, and forget or don't know to take ownership as the trustee of their trust. (nolo.com)
Delivers1
- The Survivors Trust delivers training to member charities, government agencies, police, health professionals, employers and schools to promote sensitive and informed responses to survivors. (thesurvivorstrust.org)
Person5
- A person can create a discretionary trust for his or her own benefit, but creditors can reach the maximum amount that the trust can apply for or pay to the beneficiary under the trust terms, regardless of whether he or she actually received payment. (encyclopedia.com)
- Trust is a belief in a probability that a person will behave in certain ways. (psychologytoday.com)
- Pat's representation of self needs to be bound with a representation of the person trusted, requiring a combination of verbal representations such as gender and sensory representations such as visual appearance. (psychologytoday.com)
- Even with just representations of the self and the person trusted, trust requires binding of bindings. (psychologytoday.com)
- I am, as it happens, a very trustworthy person, and if you do trust me, then that probably means that you are a very trusting person. (schneier.com)
Consumers2
- It goeswithout saying, such online interactions require collection of a large amount of data, which might put consumers at unease.In this survey, our objective is to uncover what "digital trust" looks like for Swedish consumers today. (lu.se)
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Ethics1
- She found an ad that read, "I am seeking a forward-thinking individual or couple to join my 950-acre organic farming operation … Ethics and trust are a cornerstone of organic farming and are important to my operation. (patagonia.com)
Framework2
- Guided by our Strategy and Results Framework CGIAR is a trusted voice, collaborative partner and engine of innovation in agricultural research for development. (cgiar.org)
- Zero Trust is a robust security framework that provides access to the right users and devices while improving an organization's overall security posture. (xerox.com)
Make3
- If governments fail to make "trust" a core component of the economic revival process, the current uptick in public trust in many countries could be short-lived. (deloitte.com)
- Now I'm not saying that you shouldn't trust me (I don't make it up). (schneier.com)
- In Massachusetts, If I Make a Living Trust, Do I Still Need a Will? (nolo.com)
Learn2
Peers1
- Last month, the Center for Postsecondary Research at Indiana University issued a report in which the researchers found that Black students expressed significantly less trust in their colleges and universities than their white peers. (insidehighered.com)
Facilitate1
- This will help facilitate trust between the community and ATSDR. (cdc.gov)
Fail1
- Our work has proven that an organization's ability to succeed or fail is defined by trust in their mission and leadership, and our industry-leading research explains why. (edelman.com)
Build4
- Marketing guru Seth Godin and Salesforce vice president and global innovation evangelist Brian Solis offer their take on how to build customer trust. (briansolis.com)
- But what does it really mean to have trust and build trust with customers? (briansolis.com)
- This month, the one-year marker of our transition to remote and hybrid education, is an ideal time for higher education communicators to review how senior administrators build trust among Black students and students of color. (insidehighered.com)
- And finally, the most fundamental question for our communications colleagues to ask is of our presidents and senior leaders: What are we doing to build trust and encourage diverse voices to be heard? (insidehighered.com)
Read1
- If you get a chance to read Schneier's book (beg, borrow or steal a copy-although I'm not sure what that says about trust if you steal it), you should do so…trust me! (schneier.com)
Security7
- Trust that security is integrated into our products and services from day one. (vmware.com)
- Forrester created the Zero Trust Model of information security in 2010. (forrester.com)
- Trust is a feeling of confidence and security that a partner cares. (psychologytoday.com)
- The psychological alternative that trust is a feeling of confidence and security is much more plausible than behavioral, probabilistic, and philosophical views. (psychologytoday.com)
- At Adobe, we're committed to protecting the security, privacy, and availability of our products, systems, and data - so you can deliver trusted experiences to your users every day. (adobe.com)
- Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) is a security method in which verification is required from anyone accessing resources on a given network. (avast.com)
- Digitized into a verifiable credential, documents such as driver's licenses, social security IDs, proof of income, diplomas and resumes come with built-in trust. (forbes.com)
Reduce2
People8
- The Survivors Trust Resources site is an online platform designed to offer survivor-led resources and practical tools to help people affected by sexual violence and abuse, and their supporters navigate their journey of healing. (thesurvivorstrust.org)
- Then there is what he calls 'joining consent,' the fact that people continuously assess whether they want to keep trusting a leader. (shrm.org)
- To trust people, you need to feel good about them. (psychologytoday.com)
- People keep telling me, 'Why would you talk to him and trust him? (nypost.com)
- But are we only supposed to trust people we know? (nypost.com)
- It sets a good example that people in need - like I am or worse - can and should be trusted," he said. (nypost.com)
- Many people create a revocable living trust as part of their estate plan. (nolo.com)
- It happens all the time-people create a trust and forget to formally transfer property to the trust (for example, they never get around to changing the deed on their house). (nolo.com)
Report1
- The Trustees Report is a detailed, lengthy document, containing a substantial amount of information on the past and estimated future financial operations of the Hospital Insurance and Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Funds (see the links in the Downloads section below). (cms.gov)
Data3
- From government and defense, to the largest data centers in the world, VMware has a long history as a trusted partner in the most sensitive environments around the world. (vmware.com)
- As governments accelerate their digital transformation journey post-COVID-19, trust in government systems, data collection and digital services will be critical. (deloitte.com)
- In onze privacy statement leggen we je verder uit welke data we verzamelen, hoe we die data verzamelen en wat we ermee doen. (trust.com)
Public trust3
- 8 Also, Edelman research suggests that, over the years, rising inequality and economic disillusionment have had an outsized impact on public trust levels. (deloitte.com)
- The term "a public trust" has long had strong resonance in the characterization of public-service broadcasting. (researchgate.net)
- However, for it to become a true "public trust," major federal policy and structural changes must be made. (researchgate.net)
Relationship3
- Consider the simple case of a romantic relationship between Pat and Sam, where Pat trusts Sam to buy groceries. (psychologytoday.com)
- In addition to having "trust issues" stemming from that relationship, Anne confesses she is also perhaps a little naive - especially, it seems, when it comes to how much tidbits of gossip are worth in the waning days of journalism. (nymag.com)
- Over the course of her weekly home visits, Sylvia and Deborah developed a trusting relationship. (cdc.gov)
Amount1
- Some might say too trusting, because considering the amount of money that can be made from selling gossip, I could be very easily taken advantage of. (nymag.com)
Health1
- Such trust-and, increasingly, social trust or social capital-is crucial to managing challenging economic and public health issues. (deloitte.com)
Impact1
- On Wednesday, December 9, subject matter experts discussed the importance of building community trust and its impact on contact tracing during COVID-19. (cdc.gov)
Society5
- My forthcoming book, Mind-Society, proposes that trust is a brain process that binds representations of self, other, situation, and emotion into a special pattern of neural firing called a semantic pointer . (psychologytoday.com)
- Expert views on the political, social and economic factors influencing trust in society. (edelman.com)
- The point I'm making is that we live in a society where trust is very often given without warrant. (schneier.com)
- Schneier, in his usual thorough fashion, dissects the role that trust plays in society and breaks down why it works the way that it does. (schneier.com)
- Although charities currently play a rich and varied role in modern society, their continued success is dependent upon the public's trust. (researchgate.net)
Voices1
- Hear from Edelman executives and leading voices about navigating the shifting dynamics of trust. (edelman.com)
Executives1
- Since then, Zero Trust has evolved beyond its original focus on securing the network and is now being adopted by private-sector technology executives and by international and US government agencies. (forrester.com)