Health care in prison Prisons are prone to diseases and there is a need to prevent and control them. Most prisons are crowded with poor living conditions exposing prisoners to communicable diseases such as tuberculosis. A high number of prisoners also have mental disorders such as depression. Health care services in prisons have a wide […]

Functions of management Planning Planning is the manager’s ability to map out an action plan that is oriented towards attaining certain organizational goals. It entails identifying an objective, recognizing the efforts and actions that will lead to the desired goal and making a plan on how to actualize them. Planning incorporates internal factors such as […]

Psychopharmacologic approaches to the treatment of psychopathology Psychopharmacology is the scientific study of how the medication is used in the treatment of mental disorders. Psychopathology is the study of mental disorders. Mental disorders are conditions that cause disorganization of emotions, personality and the mind leading to the impairment of the social and psychological functioning of […]

Telemedicine and its benefits Technological advancements have brought about numerous benefits in the health sector. Telemedicine makes it possible for patients to communicate with health providers through video conferencing and mobile apps. Although it has a few disadvantages, telemedicine is highly beneficial. Research shows that more than half of the U.S hospitals are now using […]

Supply chain management /operations management Supply chain management is the management of the flow of goods and services. It focuses on the sourcing of raw materials, production, and distribution of goods to the final customer. Supply chain management aids in streamlining the business and minimizing costs to maximize profits. It mainly focuses on making supply […]

The Healthcare Workforce According to the World Health Organization, there is a 7.2 million shortage of healthcare workers. Estimates indicate that the number will rise to 12.9 million in 2035. The scarcity of healthcare providers hinders the achievement of health goals. It also impedes the realization of universal healthcare. The developing countries are the most […]

Gender biases against women Although gender biases have been opposed since the early 1960s and measures have been devised to eliminate them. They are still prevalent even today. Women experience gender biases not only in workplaces but also in social places such as market places, schools, and clubs. With the increase in the dominance of […]

Rehabilitation and recidivism The number of prisoners is increasing daily, particularly, in developed nations. The United States accounts for close to 25% of the total world’s prison population. 75% of the prisoners are ex-convicts who have been re-arrested. Building and running prisons is quite expensive and it is high time the world devise ways to […]

Functions of management Planning Planning is the manager’s ability to map out an action plan that is oriented towards attaining certain organizational goals. It entails identifying an objective, recognizing the efforts and actions that will lead to the desired goal and making a plan on how to actualize them. Planning incorporates internal factors such as […]

Child soldiers in Israel-Palestine conflict The conflict between Israel and Palestine has frequently exposed children to wars, leading them to actively engage in military training and even fights. Between 2000 and 2004 non-governmental organizations realized that Palestine children were involved in suicide bombers and attacks against Israel. Israel too provided military training to their children […]