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Aristotles Four Causes

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3rd December, 2011.... our Causes by AristotleThis paper analyzes Aristotle's four principles that he calls the causes.... The study is bases on James Hillman (2007) arguments in his book 'kinds of power'.... To James there are four kinds of reason that.... ... ... 3rd December, 2011.... our Causes by AristotleThis paper analyzes Aristotle's four principles that he calls the causes....

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Analysis of Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler

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"Analysis of Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler" paper describes the book 'Mein Kampf' reflects his vision as a leader in the nation.... The ideas in the book reflect all his leadership strategies.... The main ideas include hatred for Bolshevism, German unity, and his view of other philosophies.... ... ... ...

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American Dream and Reality: The Vietnam War

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This literature review "American Dream and Reality: The Vietnam War" presents America that remains a superpower among nations for its pride in the ideals of its dream.... It equally prides on the culture of exceptionalism and military prowess over other nations.... ... ... ... Despite the humiliation felt at the Saigon fall, the U....

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Timothy Findleys the Wars and Shakespeares King Lear

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The paper "Timothy Findley's the Wars and Shakespeare's King Lear" states that there is certain behavior that man and animals share in common, thus these behaviors should not be held restricted to animals alone.... Shakespeare tried to evaluate man on the same level as the animals.... ... ... ... Findley has so many accounts in his novel to show that humans should not treat themselves as gods in this world because there are actually other beings that could equal them with respect to proper behavior and justified actions....

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Racism in American Me and Mi Vida Loca

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This paper "Racism in American Me and Mi Vida Loca" examines the cinematic representation of racist cul-de-sacs in terms of carnivalesque actualization, which explores the creation of new, hybrid spaces in contemporary culture by means of undermining conventional forms of representation.... ... ... ...

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One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest and The Bell Jar

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The paper "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and The Bell Jar" discusses a fundamental theme, a question that has become increasingly complex and difficult to answer satisfactorily.... That question centres upon which standards of society must be violated to be considered mentally disturbed.... ... ...

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State Policy on the Problems of the Homeless

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The paper "State Policy on the Problems of the Homeless" provides an informative insight into the issues of homelessness and drug addiction prevailing in the US society.... The authors' riveting narration revolves around the homeless people and the heroin addicts in the streets of San Francisco.... ...

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Irans Nuclear Threat and Its Consequences to UAE

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The author of the paper "Irans Nuclear Threat and Its Consequences to UAE" will make an earnest attempt to discuss Iran's nuclear capability, UAE's concern over Iran's increasing nuclear capability, and the consequences of Iran's ambitious nuclear program.... ... ... ... Nuclear power plants produce several million times more energy compared to fossil fuel and provide cost-effective carbon-free electricity....

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Analysis of Chronic Illness

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This literature review "Analysis of Chronic Illness" discusses depression as a condition that develops from its minor status to worse conditions whereby the affected person thinks of committing suicide.... It is associated with most of the conditions which affect the psychological status of people....

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Performance and Operations Management

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The paper 'Performance and Operations Management' is an earnest example management literature review.... The paper 'Performance and Operations Management' is an earnest example management literature review.... Undoubtedly, performance constitutes a persistent concern for all actors in the economic sector....

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Economic Component of Chinas One-Child Family Policy

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This literature review "Economic Component of China's One-Child Family Policy" discusses the immense magnitude of female abortion in India, China that has reached a point of creating a worldwide population imbalance, leading to drastic economical, social and cultural consequences....

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Security in Wireless Network

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This literature review "Security in Wireless Network" presents data security as an ultimate perilous issue in ensuring safe information transmission via the internet.... Issues of network security are currently becoming essential as society is in the movement towards the age of digital information....

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Human Rights Approach to Prison Management

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This paper "Human Rights Approach to Prison Management" explores the role of the self-understanding of human behavior in taking a human rights approach to prison management.... It shall sketch relevant theories of human behavior, the learning to be had from Abu Ghraib prison torture in Iraq.... ... ...

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Customer Service and Manage Quality Customer Service

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This literature review "Customer Service and Manage Quality Customer Service" seeks to address the needs of identifying and assessing the internal and external customers of an organization.... The report also assesses how delivery of products or services can be used to enhance the quality standard....

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Documentary Treatment: Australias Country Touch Film

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The paper 'Documentary Treatment: Australia's Country Touch Film' states about the movie which goes for a maximum of one and a half hours, and documents the history, development, status, and future of Australia's country music, from the perspective of some of the best sub-genres artists.... ... ... ...

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The Making of International Law

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The paper "The Making of International Law" discusses that the legal authority of international law is attributed to its ability to create moral duties essentially in terms of obedience for its subjects which can be international organizations, individuals, or states.... .... ... ... Janis (1988) defines internal law as legal rules that are created to govern the interaction between sovereign states....

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Concept of Virtual Space in Cyberethics

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The review "Concept of Virtual Space in Cyberethics" focuses on the critical analysis of the major issues in the concept of virtual space in cyberethics.... This site highlights several issues concerning cyber ethics and the cyber world.... Cyber ethics entails public policy, laws, and morality.... ...

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Ethics and Morality in Software Development

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This paper ''Ethics and Morality in Software Development'' tells that ethics is perceived as the study of concept value in terms of right or bad, as applied to actions concerning a group's norms or rules.... Basing on ethics and computer systems computer software systems lie squarely in the heart of decision-making....

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The Skills of Management by Rees and Porter

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The author of the paper will begin with the statement that Rees and Porter in their book 'the skills of management' are trying to unearth the reasons why managers fail, or why people in managerial positions fail to deliver the desired results.... ... ... ... The authors are seeking to unravel the reasons that people in managerial positions do not bring the best out of people in spite of being in possession of specialist skills....

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The Big Sleep

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a.... Events: The events portrayed in the first three chapters of the novel, 'The Big Sleep' are typically characteristic of the Hard-Boiled Formula.... These chapters introduce the storyline that typically comprises a cynical detective who meets up with an ailing old man and is hired by him to investigate the whole scheme behind the threatening call she has been receiving for the second time, all over again....

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Case Closed

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The paper "Case Closed" is a detective investigation into the murder of the owner of a real estate business.... What was the motive for the murder - a raider attack, an attempt to rob the office or personal motives of the killer and what's the role of the murdered businessman's wife in the whole story?...

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Singer moral principle. Peter Singer and greatest happiness principle

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Peter Singer's article 'Famine, Affluence and Morality' is an interesting read even though it is difficult to agree totally with his point of view.... His view "If we can prevent something bad without sacrificing anything of comparable significance, we ought to do it.... does not sound very practical....

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Psychological Analysis of the Film High Fidelity

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This psychological analysis deals with the film “High Fidelity,” as it tells of Rob Gordon, the main character, as he reflects and tries to resolve his dilemma on his relationships with women.... .... ... ... Just having a breakup with his current girlfriend, Laura, he goes on with the movie doing monologues as he recalls his “Five All-time Greatest Breakups....

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Media and Public Opinion

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Media in relation to issue framing has become one of the most essential topics of discussion in media studies and the importance of media in the opinion forming process of a society is widely recognized.... In America, where the majority of the people believe that television offers the most intelligent, complete, and impartial coverage of public affairs, the impact of media in forming public opinion on crucial topics is widely recognized....

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To What Extent Is Criminal Behaviour Influenced by Environmental Factors

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The author states that the study of cities and crime remains important for criminology.... Indeed, the theories discussed herein have assisted modern-day criminologists to recognize that crime cannot be discussed as simply a biological artifact or a product of free will.... .... ... ... Prior to the emergence of the environmental school, criminologists had focused on overly-simplified biological and physiological explanations, locating crime within the individual....

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Beowulf, Old English Epic Book Report

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Name: Class Information: Date: Part I 1.... a.... The enumeration of King Hrothgar in the poem leaves no doubt that he was not only rich but also good and influential.... Noteworthy is the fact that the kingdom is said to have prospered during his reign which is manifested in great military success, something that informed the construction of a Mead-hall that was christened Heorot which was to act as a token to his men for their military success during his reign....

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Relationship Marketing: Improving Work Environments and Employee Relations

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"Relationship Marketing: Improving Work Environments and Employee Relations" paper discusses a recent study that was conducted within a uniform supply company over the span of 130 of their offices.... The results indicated that customer satisfaction was a direct function of customer satisfaction....

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How Has the Insanity Defense Been Used in the Films Primal Fear and Nuts

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The review "How Has the Insanity Defense Been Used in the Films Primal Fear and Nuts?... states while the Primal Fear seeks to establish the insanity defense to gain a verdict of not guilty from the Court, in the film 'Nuts' the insanity defense is used more peripherally, to establish the competence of the defendant to stand trial for her crime....

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The Big Sleep and L.A. Confidential

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In the following paper 'The Big Sleep and L.... .... Confidential' the two films that will be the focus of this comparative analysis are 'The Big Sleep' (1946), directed by Howard Hawks, and 'L.... .... Confidential' (1997) directed and co-written by Curtis Hanson.... ... ... ... The author states that both films have distinct parallels in being screen adaptations of novels, tackling the film noir genre....

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Poems that Based on a Common Theme of Parenthood

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The paper "Poems that Based on a Common Theme of Parenthood" discusses that in the current scenario where the children are increasingly bending towards nuclear families and gradually neglecting their responsibilities, these poems are a refreshing lesson for the present generation.... .... ... ... Symbolism plays a crucial role in both poems....

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Strategic Business Analysis

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The paper presents that in management, the strategy is a unified, comprehensive, and integrated plan.... ... ... ... esigned to ensure that the basic objectives of the enterprise are achieved.... This study has been done with respect to Sony, the current market leader of the electronics market.... ...

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Films and the First World War

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This movie review "Films and the First World War" focuses on the First World War and four of the most famous films about the 'war to end all wars': "All Quiet on the Western Front", "Joyeux Noel" "Grand Illusion" and "Paths of Glory".... ... ... ... Initially, the plots will be briefly summarized....

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Trauma and Pain in Wound Healing in a Post Operative Setting

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The paper 'Trauma and Pain in Wound Healing in a Post Operative Setting' looks at healing and recuperation as a natural process that consumes its own time tag.... This applies to both physiological and pathological wounds.... Wound care comprises efforts that simply support natural healing processes....

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The Media and the Democratic Convention in Chicago 1968

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This literature review "The Media and the Democratic Convention in Chicago 1968" discusses the media that were objective and factual in shaping the thinking and perception of the citizens and demonstrators who were against the Vietnam War.... ... ... ... Evidently, political leaders, government agencies, and global corporations can manipulate the media to pursue their political and economic interests thus misleading the public on salient issues (Hadeshian 2)....

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The Significance of the Events Industry

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This review focuses on exploring the nature and profile of the event industry by using its history as a basis for the evaluation of current trends and issues; moreover, it identifies the purpose that events serve through exploring the categorization of events and different event typologies.... ... ....

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The Epic Film Gladiator

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This movie review "The Epic Film Gladiator" analyzes one of the most famous British- American epic movies directed by Ridley Scott.... The movie is a historical epic drama that attempts to bring out the roman civilization.... The story revolves around a loyal Roman general.... ... ... ... This story portrays the ancient Roman culture, both in an authentic and entertaining way....

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Security Is as Much About Perception as Reality

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This paper "Security Is as Much About Perception as Reality" discusses human security that refers to the societal principle that does embrace the violence absence devoid of all conflicts.... For a successful definition of security, society has to withhold the aspects of human rights observance.... ...

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Causes and Conditions of Poverty and Economic Inequality in the US

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This paper ''Causes and Conditions of Poverty and Economic Inequality in the US'' tells that the United States' glorious economic successes, the strong tendrils of Poverty and inequalities have proved insurmountable obstacles to uproot from the American Society.... ... ... ... In salvaging the Causes of Poverty and its conditions, many theories have emerged as attempted responses to the paradox of Poverty, as demonstrated in Mills' reprinted work (13)....

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An Ojibway Father Teaches His Son

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In the paper 'An Ojibway Father Teaches His Son' the author analyzes a story that culminates as a letter of care and concern that Richard Wagamese- the author, writes for his child Joshua, as a result of his social undoing's that he fears may ruin his role as a paternal parent.... ... ... ... The author states that the major theme engraved in the book would be self-actualization and the various steps and ways to achieve this particular life virtue....

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Sexual Harassment in the Work Place

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This literature review "Sexual Harassment in the Work Place" discusses sexual harassment in the place of work that has been in existent ever since the creation of the organization setting.... However, the modern organization system has become more sensitive to gender issues.... ... ...

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Developments Mental Health Care and Treatment since 1950s

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This literature review looks at the aspects of mental illness, emphasizing the history, etiology, and most importantly, developments in mental health care and treatment.... The review concludes that funding for community mental health programs should be provided.... ... ... ... Mental illnesses refer to the anomalies that affect the nervous system making it hard for an individual to function properly psychologically....

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The Gay Marriage Debate

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This paper "The Gay Marriage Debate" discusses the future of a society that is dependent on children who cannot be borne from homosexual unions further pits society against gay marriages as these unions do not envisage the future of any society.... ... ... ... Religion and traditions are important drivers and reference points for societal dynamics, and as such, their principles and positions on society need not be discarded....

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The New Global Terrorism

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The author of this book report "The New Global Terrorism" comments on the modern terrorist threat.... According to the text, the world on September 11th, 2001 stared in disbelieve as terrorist ruined the W.... T.... C and the Pentagon in New York City and Washington respectively.... ... ... ... These actions by the terrorists stimulated fresh and insightful thinking on terrorists and what drives them to their action....

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Did Religion Play a Part in Politics in the 1980's

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This literature review "Did Religion Play a Part in Politics in the 1980's" presents religion that had an unquestionable impact on politics in the 1980s, but unfortunately, some people used religion for the wrong purposes, and religion in some states ended up losing the respect attached to its name....

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Kenneth Waltz and Robert Keohanes Opposing Theories of Cooperation Among States

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The purpose of the paper is to investigate why Kenneth Waltz's theory does not predict cooperation among states, examine the reasons and conditions under which Robert Keohane's theory does predict that cooperation will take place; and identify and explain why one of the two accounts is empirically more accurate....

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A Model of English for International Learners

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The goal of this review is to evaluate the use of language models for facilitating the learning of English around the world.... Additionally, the writer of the review will analyze the effectiveness of the English language as a means of intercultural and international communication.... ... ... ... Learners in all learning institutions come from different cultures, races, and languages....

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The Representations in the Film Coach Carter

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The paper "The Representations in the Film Coach Carter" describes that one expects one to excel in life and sports are one of the important channels to reach the goal of life.... Sports activities teach a student to stay committed and work hard to improve one's future prospectus.... ... ... ... The movie is structured and intended for greater purposes than coaching for basketball....

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Covenant of the Old Testament

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This literature review "Covenant of the Old Testament" discusses the Bible that has been advocating that God is dynamically and consciously directing people towards him by means of faith, integrity, and wisdom.... God's procedure of dealing with humans has been thus to create agreements with them....

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Consumption Has Replaced Class as a Source of Identity

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As the paper "Consumption Has Replaced Class as a Source of Identity" outlines, identity describes how groups or individuals see and define themselves.... Identity is formed through the process of socialization and from the influence of institutions such as the education system, mass media, and family....

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Management of Chronic Pain for Patients With Breast Cancer

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"Management of Chronic Pain for Patients with Breast Cancer" paper argues that pain, considered as the most common symptom and as the most tangible sign of distress among patients should thereby be understood among all.... Pain should be treated as the ultimate enemy.... .... ... ... While the use of such drugs may create an addictive effect on patients who tends to abuse it, the documentation is best conducted by the physician himself who serves to warrant its use....

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