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People and places: Some factors in the alcohol-violence link (2002)
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The possible association between heavy drinking and intoxication with aggression and violence has been debated for centuries. A select and concise review of some of the evidence on this topic will be presented. This seeks to draw some general conclus... Read More about People and places: Some factors in the alcohol-violence link.

Accuracy of Orbscan II slit-scanning elevation topography (2002)
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Purpose: To establish the accuracy of Orbscan II (Orbtek Inc.) slit-scanning elevation topography in analyzing the anterior surface of complex test objects. Setting: Discipline of Ophthalmology, University of Auckland, Faculty of Medical and Health S... Read More about Accuracy of Orbscan II slit-scanning elevation topography.

Research reports. Developing consensus and interprofessional working in cancer services: The case of user involvement (2002)
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The effectiveness of cognitive-behavioural interventions provided at outlook: A disfigurement support unit (2002)
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Rationale, aims and objectives: The establishment and evaluation of a disfigurement support unit (Outlook), based in a district general hospital is described. Methods: The effectiveness of cognitive-behavioural interventions provided for 36 adults re... Read More about The effectiveness of cognitive-behavioural interventions provided at outlook: A disfigurement support unit.

Might less be more in the teaching of social policy? (2002)
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Developing an understanding of gender sensitive care: Exploring concepts and knowledge (2002)
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Background. In the United Kingdom (UK), concern about inequalities in health and health care has led to interest in gender sensitivity in health policy and practice. Aim. To develop an understanding of possibilities for gender sensitive care through... Read More about Developing an understanding of gender sensitive care: Exploring concepts and knowledge.

Measurement of adult attachment: The place of self-report and interview methodologies (2002)
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Enhancing user involvement through interprofessional education in healthcare: The case of cancer services (2002)
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Recent developments in UK health policy seek to place the service user at the centre of service delivery, although user involvement is a complex and challenging process. This paper explores the contribution of interprofessional (IP) education to user... Read More about Enhancing user involvement through interprofessional education in healthcare: The case of cancer services.

From insiders to outsiders: Caribbean banana interests in the new international trading framework (2002)
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The paper considers the role of the Caribbean banana interests in the defence of the European Union’s banana regime, within the context of the dispute between the EU and the United States at the World Trade Organization (WTO). The paper examines how... Read More about From insiders to outsiders: Caribbean banana interests in the new international trading framework.

Towards constructivism: Investigating students' perceptions and learning as a result of using an online environment (2002)
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The effects of changing to an online delivery mechanism within a third year, undergraduate, module have been evaluated against the lecturing staff's intended move towards a student-centred, constructivist learning approach. It has been suggested that... Read More about Towards constructivism: Investigating students' perceptions and learning as a result of using an online environment.

Child protection drama in primary school – an effective educational approach? (2002)
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“Hello, Craig”, a child protection drama, was targeted at five- and six-year olds in 28 primary schools in England. It aimed to encourage pupils to develop strategies to deal with appropriate and inappropriate touch in a variety of social settings. I... Read More about Child protection drama in primary school – an effective educational approach?.

Regulating human implant technologies in Europe - Understanding the new era in medical device regulation (2002)
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It has been suggested that we are entering a new era in medical device regulation in Europe. This paper discusses the implementation of the European Medical Devices Directive (EMDD) in EU member states with a particular focus on the UK. Case studies... Read More about Regulating human implant technologies in Europe - Understanding the new era in medical device regulation.

Drinking, smoking and illicit drug use among British adults: Gender differences explored (2002)
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This paper reports some of the preliminary findings from a survey of 2027 British adults that was conducted during 2000. The heaviest drinking women were aged 18-24 years, while the heaviest drinking men were older. People who had misused prescriptio... Read More about Drinking, smoking and illicit drug use among British adults: Gender differences explored.

Alcohol-related birth defects: Problems for life (2002)
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Links in the chain: An analysis of the participatory methodology being used to develop the role of Connexions personal adviser (2002)
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The establishment of the Windward Islands banana industry: Commercial opportunity and colonial necessity (2002)
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With the future of a large scale Windward Islands banana export trade now in serious doubt as a consequence of the recent rulings by the World Trade Organisation the origins of the trade in the immediate post-war period are considered. The article ex... Read More about The establishment of the Windward Islands banana industry: Commercial opportunity and colonial necessity.

Parity of esteem and the politics of recognition (2002)
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This article begins from the premise that, in contemporary conditions of immense cultural, social and ethnic diversity, a just and stable political order must be one in which all citizens are able to enjoy due recognition. In order to determine what... Read More about Parity of esteem and the politics of recognition.

Paper-and-pencil or online? Evaluating mode effects on measures of emotional functioning and attachment (2002)
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The viability of using the World Wide Web to collect data from three widely used instruments by clinicians and researchers was investigated. The instruments were the Inventory of Parental and Peer Attachment, the Negative Mood Regulation Scale, and t... Read More about Paper-and-pencil or online? Evaluating mode effects on measures of emotional functioning and attachment.

Increasing visibility of speed cameras might increase deaths and injuries on roads (2002)
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Top marks for assessment (2002)
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