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Five Important Demerits of Parliamentary form of Government are described below:(1)In spite of many advantages of parliamentary government, it is not free from criticisms. ADVERTISEMENTS: It is maintained that it violates the theory of separation of powers. Combination of legislative and executive powers leads to confusion and tyranny, ministers are liable to be distracted from their executive duties, taking the burden of preparing legislative measures and carrying them to the Parliament, while the Parliament may sometimes be tempted to interfere excessively and unnecessarily in administrative problems.It also leads to “cabinet dictatorship”. The cabinet can rule as it pleases, if it is backed by a majority. Image Source: heritageaction.com(2)It is further pointed out that parliamentary government is unstable. It has no fixed life.The ministry remains in office so long as it…

Free sample essay on Corruption – Causes and Solutions. India as a country has been placed the lowest of rungs on the international ladder of corruption prevalent amongst the countries of the world, with the Scandinavian countries on the upper rungs. The survey showed that India is placed near Pakistan and Bangladesh with some countries of Africa even far less developed than us, on a higher pedestal.How has this come about in a country which has been proud of its holy scriptures and the advices of sages like Adi Sankaracharya, Swami Vivekananda, Ram Krishna Paramhans, which were given after years of meditation and self-sacrifice? Advices which our society believes to be followed by good human beings and patriotic nationals.The basic inception of corruption started with our opportunistic leaders which have…

Short Essay on “Euthanasia” – The term “euthanasia” is brought from the Greek word “euthanatize” meaning “well death”. In recent years, there has been crying debate round the globe over the issue, whether euthanasia is legalized.Before going ahead on this issue, it is desirable here to first be introduced with this terminology.Euthanasia is basically killing of patients by doctors at the instance of the patient in order to free him/her of excruciating pain or from terminal illness. Euthanasia may be either active or passive. Image Source: thebluediamondgallery.com ADVERTISEMENTS: Active euthanasia contemplates putting individuals to painless death for merciful reasons, as when a doctor administers a lethal dose of medication to a patient, while passive euthanasia involves not doing something to prevent death, as when doctors refrain from using devices necessary…

Essay on Nature Cure – the Better CureMother Nature has created a plethora of fruits, vegetables and plants that have over the centuries been used as medicines for cures to many ailments, without side effects.The Atharva Veda authored by the early Aryans nearly five millenniums ago detailed the practice of natural practice of natural cures and medicines for various ailments. Research over thousands of years and experiments, by generations of Ayurveda Acharyas, led to perfecting these treatments. Unfortunately, with the advent of allopathy and the remarkable advances made in the field of modern medicine, the research in natural cures took a backseat.But the medicines and herbs which have proved their efficacy over centuries have definitely been improved upon thanks to the latest techniques and inventions to facilitate and check the…

My friend has been lying ill in the Civil Hospital for some time past. I learnt about his illness only a few days back and, therefore, I decided to go and look him up.When I reached the hospital I found it a huge building consisting of several wings with a clock in the middle. The whole approach to the hospital was full of people waiting to be examined or waiting to see their relatives. ADVERTISEMENTS: When I entered the hospital through a big hall I found that there were a large number of rooms on the left and the right.The rooms were neat and tidy and there were separate arrangements tor out-door and in-door patients. In the corridors of the hospital there was a great bustle and activity. Doctors and…

To The Manager, (Company Name), (Address)Dear Sir,I shall be highly obliged if you kindly grant me a week’s privilege leave from tomorrow ____________ (Date) as my father who had been taken ill on ____________ (Days) last is to be operated upon for his stomach trouble. There is no one else in the family who could run to hospital and look him or take care of his post-operation needs. ADVERTISEMENTS: The doctor who is to operate upon him is of the opinion that my father needs round-the-clock nursing for four days and it is because of this reason that I am seeking leave of absence for a week up to ____________ (Date). The operation will take place tomorrow.Kindly sanction the leave on an urgent basis.Thanking youYours faithfully, (Your Name) Image Source:…

The traditional nursing unit was based on the ward concept established by Florence Nightingale, which centred on the head nurse. It was a self contained unit for 35 to 40 or more patients, with its own kitchen and arrangements for all stores and supplies, where the nursing sister was the matriarch who combined the role of housewife with that of nurse.The Nightingale ward was a pavilion type of ward and consisted of patient beds in two rows at right angles to the longitudinal walls, with toilets and bathrooms at one end, and the nurse’s table, doctor’s room and other technical facilities at the other end.Nurses had to walk long distances to attend to patients. Subsequently, the nurse’s table saw a shift towards the centre of the ward, and the toilets…

1. Scrub-up: The usual practice for surgeon and others needing scrubbing- up is to change in a changing/locker room from street clothes into theatre clothes, waterproof apron and footwear and proceed to the scrub-up area. image source: idealspec.co.ukAfter scrubbing-up, they put on sterile gown, mask cap and gloves. Therefore, the scrub- up area should be in as close proximity as possible to the operating room and communicate with it through a doorway. ADVERTISEMENTS: Space should be provided for two people to scrub-up simultaneously. The room should be so planned that gowning can be done without danger of contamination by splashing from the scrub sink.The taps at the sinks should be at least 3 feet apart to give each person adequate elbow room. Space should be sufficient to allow people to…

No doctor can practice in USA and UK unless he or she is insured under the compulsory indemnity insurance by paid an annual premium to the insurance company. image source: bighornlaw.cominsurance company provides legal representation and pays compen­sation to the patient if such an award is made by the courts. As yet there is no compulsory indemnity insurance scheme for doctors in India.Consumers of hospital are now more conscious and articulate of their legal rights. Several patients and consumer organisation are looking for chances to sue hospitals. ADVERTISEMENTS: With the rising number of cases for damages against doctors under the Consumer Protection Act, doctors are insuring in increasing members, although it remains to be seen whether compulsory insurance will come into force as follow-up of Consumer Protection Act.Medical indemnity insurance…

The Muslim law-givers and the jurists mostly talk of sale of minor’s property. They seldom talk of any other type of alienation. They make a distinction between movable and immovable property. The power of the guardian over movable property of the minor is wider than his powers over immovable property. The guardian is allowed to dispose of the minor’s immovable property only in exceptional cases. The Hedaya sets forth the reason for this distinction thus: ‘The ground of this is that the sale of movable property is a species of conservation, as articles of this description are liable to decay, and the price is much more easily preserved than the article itself. Image Source: 3bek8b2kien92hgjfb3ohv7e.wpengine.netdna-cdn.comOn the contrary, with respect to immovable property, it is in a state of conservation in…