Medical marijuana will have several benefits if adhered to by state regulation. The legalization of marijuana can cure diseases, increase national income, and enhance public safety.

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Medical marijuana will have several benefits if adhered to by state
regulation. The legalization of marijuana can cure diseases, increase national income, and
enhance public safety. First main point: Medical marijuana has been found to have significant benefits when curing
and helping with diseases. Many studies have been done with patients dealing with cancer,
epilepsy, glaucoma and other medical issues, where medical marijuana lessened patients pain and
helped with their treatments. (Christensen, 2015). Sub point 1: “In 2015, the NYU Langone Medical Center showed 50% reduction in the
frequency of certain seizures in children and adults in a study of 213 patients”, (Christensen,
2015).
Sub point 2: Whoopi & Maya is a medical marijuana company that is targeted towards helping
women with period cramps. The company offers products such as lip balms and chocolate which
reduce the pain of period cramps, (Becker, 2016). Sub point 3: Patients who smoked medical marijuana have reported that they can sleep better,
eat better and are genuinely in a better mood (Becker, 2016). 2 Second main point: Marijuana can help to increase the national income. In the United States,
It has been estimated that the US can generate billions of dollars through the legalization of
marijuana.
Sub point 1: Per a study from Cato, by taxing medical marijuana Federal and State government
will account for $8.7 billion from tax revenue, (Fairchild, 2013).
Sub point 2: Washington State has estimated that it would generate almost $1.9 billion over a
five-year span from the legalization of marijuana, (Fairchild, 2013).
Sub point 3: By legalizing marijuana, The U.S government can save billions through tax
revenue and reduced cost in law enforcement, (Bradford, 2012). Third main point: Legalizing marijuana is useful in enhancing the public safety.Marijuana has
been recognized as the most commonly used illegal drug in the U.S. Through the legalization of
marijuana public health policies can be put in place to help patients get the full benefit of the
drug, (Ghosh et. Al, 2016). Sub point 1: Colorado was the first state to legalize marijuana sales in 2014. Through the
legalization of marijuana, it has helped with protecting individuals from misleading facts about
the drug, (Ghosh et. al 2016).
Sub point 2: In 2010, more than $50 million was spent on enforcing marijuana laws. If
marijuana becomes legal, this money can be put towards marijuana awareness programs, which
will help with public safety and public awareness, (Urquhart, 2014). 3 Sub point 3: “In Washington, court filings regarding marijuana possession have plummeted
from 5,531 in 2012 to only 120 in 2013”.

The Roman Catholic Church is considered to be a major contributor to the framing of hospital systems, as an extension of its duty to succor the sick and indigent.

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The Roman Catholic Church is considered to be a major contributor to the framing of hospital systems, as an extension of its duty to succor the sick and indigent. Early hospitals, although lacking in strict hygienic practices, promoted social equity as a means to care for marginalized members of society. The poor, aged, homeless, military soldiers, crippled, orphans, injured, and sick were warehoused and cared for by duty-bound monks and nuns. At the time, these early hospitals were without benefit of regulations or policies that protected patients from living in unclean conditions, being subjected to inferior standards of care, abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of funds. Source: Risse, Guenter B. (1999). Mending bodies, Saving Souls: A History of Hospitals. NY: Oxford University Press. What do you think was the influence of the church as a model for hospitals during the Renaissance and Reformation eras? How effective have hospitals been as poorhouses? What was the impact of mixing the sick and poor in terms of hygiene, sanitation, and patient safety? Justify your answers with appropriate research and reasoning and comment on the postings of at least two peers.

Genetic tests are incredibly valuable tools. If you were in charge of the Department of Health and Human Services, how might you guarantee that genetic tests will be used to benefit people, not to harm them?

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With scientific breakthroughs come new, unanticipated dilemmas that force us to rethink how we view the world, our culture and each other. One good example comes from the genetic discoveries science has made in the past fifty years; we now live in an era when we can test tissue samples or blood and determine whether or not a person is at-risk for a variety of debilitating or deadly diseases. While this ability has clear benefits, it also has some potentially thorny side-effects. Do some background reading on genetic discrimination and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), starting here: http://www.genome.gov/10002328 and here: http://www.genome.gov/10002077, and then continuing with any other resources you find helpful. Genetic tests Reflect on your reading as you discuss the following questions during the week: Genetic tests are incredibly valuable tools. If you were in charge of the Department of Health and Human Services, how might you guarantee that genetic tests will be used to benefit people, not to harm them? Even though there have not yet been any genetic discrimination cases tried in U.S. courts, why is it important to establish a set of ethical standards now? What changes could be made to GINA in order to make it better?

Research and prepare a LITERATURE REVIEW, as per the module handbook. 7000 words. The review should be on one of the specified CBEP topics as previously advised and as originally listed on Blackboard.

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MICE events and technology

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) sector events are concerned with the use of events to realise business or organisational objectives through professional development, networking and face-to-face communication.  Technology is critical to this area of the events industry as a tool for actively shaping consumer or delegate engagement, for the delivery of events themselves and for the enhancement of audience participation.  Technology enables the building of enduring relationships with audiences before, during and after business events as well as facilitating ticketing, bookings and promotional activity.  The MICE sector has specific technical and technological needs in terms of physical spaces and e.g. network infrastructures for the delivery of effective meetings and conferences.  Increasingly, many events have virtual elements such as live-streaming of presentations, video-conferencing, the use of social media etc., and there is a growing trend in the direction of the creation of virtual events to replace real-world events.  Virtual events present both a series of opportunities and challenges in their organisation and delivery as well as in relation to their effectiveness. 

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Research and prepare a LITERATURE REVIEW, as per the module handbook. 7000 words. The review should be on one of the specified CBEP topics as previously advised and as originally listed on Blackboard. Formatting requirements and assessment criteria are as per the module booklet (also originally available on Blackboard). You are allowed, if you wish, to improve your original review (if earlier submitted), or to submit a new review.  IN YOUR SUBMISSION OF THE REVIEW YOU MUST STATE WHETHER THE SUBMISSION IS IMPROVED OR NEW.  IF IT IS IMPROVED YOU MUST SPECIFY IN A DETAILED NOTE WHAT HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM, OR ADDED TO, THE ORIGINAL SUBMISSION.

This applies if you are referred in COMPONENT B.

THESE PIECES OF COURSEWORK MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 2 PM ON 13th JULY 2019 VIA THE USUAL ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION PROCESS. PLEASE ENSURE YOU SUBMIT THE CORRECT VERSION AS ONLY THE VERSION SUBMITTED WILL BE MARKED AND IT WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE TO SUBMIT A CORRECTED VERSION AFTER THE DEADLINE WITHOUT MARK PENALTY.