The phenomena of prescription opioid misuse and abuse have a complicated history of contributing factors including policies,practices,and prescribing leading to contemporary phenomena.Some factors implicated in the op...The phenomena of prescription opioid misuse and abuse have a complicated history of contributing factors including policies,practices,and prescribing leading to contemporary phenomena.Some factors implicated in the opioid drug abuse problem include inefficient prescribing and improper use,lack of knowledge related to interpretation and assessment of pain levels,and decreased oversight and regu-lation from government and policy agents.Nurses,often frontline providers,need to be knowledgeable and embrace the guidelines,and necessary implications associated with both prescribing and admin-istration of opioids.Additionally,all providers including physicians,physician assistants,nurse practi-tioners,and bedside nurses must have a firm understanding of the improper use and abuse of opioids.The examination and review of opioid policies at the state and federal level has revealed inconsistency with regulations,policies,and guidelines that have lead to the current situation.The use of an inter-disciplinary team with nurses and various other practitioners is a good strategy to help reduce this problem.展开更多
2023 marks the 50th anniversary of legal regulation of acupuncture in the United States,as the first acupuncture law was enacted in Nevada.Acupuncture,like any other medical modality,is regulated at the state level,wi...2023 marks the 50th anniversary of legal regulation of acupuncture in the United States,as the first acupuncture law was enacted in Nevada.Acupuncture,like any other medical modality,is regulated at the state level,with each state formulating and enforcing its own laws and statutes over time.This article narrates the legislative process and major developments of the acupuncture profession in Minnesota,in the context of legislative developments across the country.It tells how this midsize,Midwest state’s acupuncture profession became regulated,and examines the challenges faced by the profession before and after state statutes were enacted.Minnesota stands as a representative example of the legislative process in other states.展开更多
Change is a word synonymous with China. Since inaugurating its reform campaign 29 years ago, the nation has seen countless examples of change, from the social, economic, political and cultural perspectives. Many of th...Change is a word synonymous with China. Since inaugurating its reform campaign 29 years ago, the nation has seen countless examples of change, from the social, economic, political and cultural perspectives. Many of these changes have been dramatic and have spawned social problems and related disputes. The 21st Century Business Herald, a leading Chinese financial news- paper, recently convened a group of eminent scholars specializing in social sciences to discuss the challenges facing China's further reform and the trend of its social development. Professor Zhou Weimin, Editor in Chief of Study Times, Yang Fengchun, Dean of the E-Government Research Center of Peking University, Professor Mao Shoulong, Faculty Director of the Department of Public Administration of the Renmin University of China, and Professor Zhen Xiaoying at the Central Institute of Socialism, give their opinions in the following excerpts:展开更多
The entry of a netizen representative to the local people’s congress of Luoyang City, central China’s Henan Province, is causing growing controversy as the questioning of their credentials surfaces. The issue has be...The entry of a netizen representative to the local people’s congress of Luoyang City, central China’s Henan Province, is causing growing controversy as the questioning of their credentials surfaces. The issue has been widely debated during this year’s sessions of the展开更多
Respected President Lakis,Respected legislative leaders of provinces and states,Ladies, gentlemen and friends,Good morning. Now it is the time of the year when autumn changes into winter and the weather gradually cool...Respected President Lakis,Respected legislative leaders of provinces and states,Ladies, gentlemen and friends,Good morning. Now it is the time of the year when autumn changes into winter and the weather gradually cools down. In the meantime, the China-US relationship is also experiencing a downturn with quite some difficulties.展开更多
This study examined the role of the legislators and budget process in Nigeria.For the objective of the study to be achieved,the study embraces the library research which involves a review of extant literature and this...This study examined the role of the legislators and budget process in Nigeria.For the objective of the study to be achieved,the study embraces the library research which involves a review of extant literature and this forms the basis for drawing up the conclusion.Flowing from the review,the study shows that argument has been raised by several analysts that legislative oversight committees have found not to be very effective in stimulating Ministries,Departments and Agencies(MDAs)for budget outcomes attainment.The argument is that oversight activities are used by some legislative committees to intimidate rather than encouraging(MDAs)to perform at the optimum levels especially in the areas of budget implementation.The study therefore recommends that the legislators in the Nigeria budget process should ensure that the MDAs make proper use of the funds allocated to them efficiently and effectively with a view to preventing careless spending,diversion as well as the misappropriation of public funds.The oversight activities of the legislative committees should be used to encourage MDAs to perform at the optimum levels especially in the areas of budget implementation and not to intimidate.展开更多
On March 15, the Second Session of the 13th National People's Congress, China's top legislature, adopted the country's first Foreign Investment Law to promote, protect and man age foreign investment in the...On March 15, the Second Session of the 13th National People's Congress, China's top legislature, adopted the country's first Foreign Investment Law to promote, protect and man age foreign investment in the changed circumstances. The new law, which will take effect on January 1, 2020, is expected to enhance the confidence of foreign-funded enterprises in China.展开更多
文摘The phenomena of prescription opioid misuse and abuse have a complicated history of contributing factors including policies,practices,and prescribing leading to contemporary phenomena.Some factors implicated in the opioid drug abuse problem include inefficient prescribing and improper use,lack of knowledge related to interpretation and assessment of pain levels,and decreased oversight and regu-lation from government and policy agents.Nurses,often frontline providers,need to be knowledgeable and embrace the guidelines,and necessary implications associated with both prescribing and admin-istration of opioids.Additionally,all providers including physicians,physician assistants,nurse practi-tioners,and bedside nurses must have a firm understanding of the improper use and abuse of opioids.The examination and review of opioid policies at the state and federal level has revealed inconsistency with regulations,policies,and guidelines that have lead to the current situation.The use of an inter-disciplinary team with nurses and various other practitioners is a good strategy to help reduce this problem.
文摘2023 marks the 50th anniversary of legal regulation of acupuncture in the United States,as the first acupuncture law was enacted in Nevada.Acupuncture,like any other medical modality,is regulated at the state level,with each state formulating and enforcing its own laws and statutes over time.This article narrates the legislative process and major developments of the acupuncture profession in Minnesota,in the context of legislative developments across the country.It tells how this midsize,Midwest state’s acupuncture profession became regulated,and examines the challenges faced by the profession before and after state statutes were enacted.Minnesota stands as a representative example of the legislative process in other states.
文摘Change is a word synonymous with China. Since inaugurating its reform campaign 29 years ago, the nation has seen countless examples of change, from the social, economic, political and cultural perspectives. Many of these changes have been dramatic and have spawned social problems and related disputes. The 21st Century Business Herald, a leading Chinese financial news- paper, recently convened a group of eminent scholars specializing in social sciences to discuss the challenges facing China's further reform and the trend of its social development. Professor Zhou Weimin, Editor in Chief of Study Times, Yang Fengchun, Dean of the E-Government Research Center of Peking University, Professor Mao Shoulong, Faculty Director of the Department of Public Administration of the Renmin University of China, and Professor Zhen Xiaoying at the Central Institute of Socialism, give their opinions in the following excerpts:
文摘The entry of a netizen representative to the local people’s congress of Luoyang City, central China’s Henan Province, is causing growing controversy as the questioning of their credentials surfaces. The issue has been widely debated during this year’s sessions of the
文摘Respected President Lakis,Respected legislative leaders of provinces and states,Ladies, gentlemen and friends,Good morning. Now it is the time of the year when autumn changes into winter and the weather gradually cools down. In the meantime, the China-US relationship is also experiencing a downturn with quite some difficulties.
文摘This study examined the role of the legislators and budget process in Nigeria.For the objective of the study to be achieved,the study embraces the library research which involves a review of extant literature and this forms the basis for drawing up the conclusion.Flowing from the review,the study shows that argument has been raised by several analysts that legislative oversight committees have found not to be very effective in stimulating Ministries,Departments and Agencies(MDAs)for budget outcomes attainment.The argument is that oversight activities are used by some legislative committees to intimidate rather than encouraging(MDAs)to perform at the optimum levels especially in the areas of budget implementation.The study therefore recommends that the legislators in the Nigeria budget process should ensure that the MDAs make proper use of the funds allocated to them efficiently and effectively with a view to preventing careless spending,diversion as well as the misappropriation of public funds.The oversight activities of the legislative committees should be used to encourage MDAs to perform at the optimum levels especially in the areas of budget implementation and not to intimidate.
文摘On March 15, the Second Session of the 13th National People's Congress, China's top legislature, adopted the country's first Foreign Investment Law to promote, protect and man age foreign investment in the changed circumstances. The new law, which will take effect on January 1, 2020, is expected to enhance the confidence of foreign-funded enterprises in China.
