Personal criticism

Questions five and six address the actual identification, quantification and valuation of resources and costs. Resources previously identified as being relevant to the analysis have to be collected, measured and reported in appropriate units. For example, if blood tests are determined to be a resource that is important to the analysis, the actual number of each specific test performed must be recorded (e.g. five CBCs). Because of differing treatment regimens across regions or countries, it is extremely important that there is full disclosure of each resource identified, along with the frequency of use. Such resource dictionaries allow the person critically evaluating the analysis to determine whether the treatment patterns in the analysis accurately reflect treatment patterns in their area. In addition, the unit cost/price for each resource should be provided, along with the source of each value. The provision of unit prices/costs allows the reader to determine whether the relative costs shown in the analysis are similar to those foimd in his or her area. 

An experimental or theoretical study may sometimes justify criticism, even severe criticism, of the work of another scientist. When appropriate, such criticism maybe offered in published papers. However, in no case is personal criticism considered to be appropriate. 

Hippocrates (5th cent, bc) noted that patients are liars regarding compliance. The way the patient is questioned may be all-important, e.g. Were you able to take the tablets may get a truthful reply where, Did you take the tablets may not, because the latter question may be understood by the patient as implying personal criticism (Pearson R M 1982 British Medical Journal 285 757). 

Schiffman, S. S. (1993). Perception of taste and smeU in elderly persons. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 33(1), 17-26. 

Personalizing critical aspects of safety, quality, productivity, and cost control for each worker... 

Before the permit is issued, all hazards associated with the work should have been identified, and controls put in place. The person who issues the permit is different from the permit holder. A person cannot issue a permit for themselves because one of the objectives of the system is to make sure that a second, qualified person critically reviews the hazards and the proposed controls. If a contractor is the permit holder, then the permit should be issued by a qualified person from the host company. 

Levinson, B. A., Foley, D. E., Holland, D. C. (Ed.). (1996). The cultural production of the educated person Critical ethnographies of schooling and local practice. Albany, NY State University of New York Press. 

Sohd tantalum capacitors have a high volumetric capacitance which makes them attractive for use in miniaturized electronic systems like cellular telephones, hand-held video cameras, and personal computers. The insensitivity of their capacitance to temperature and their abiUty to operate at temperature extremes explains why these devices are used in such harsh environments as automobile engine compartments. Sohd tantalum capacitors are extremely rehable and, therefore, are often the capacitor of choice in critical appHcations like spacecraft electronics, pacemakers, and safety equipment. 

The value of presenting original work, whether curiosity-driven or appHed, should not be overlooked. A great many technical service professionals have extraordinary expertise in some areas of substantial specialization. It is not often straightforward to identify persons with such expertise in a given area. Presentation of a paper or conducting a seminar ia one s field of expertise can provide a critical link in the search process customers use to seek assistance on technical issues. 

A critical but often overlooked aspect of the technical service function is the value of relationships that develop between more senior members of the technical service staff and their coUeagues at customer sites. Professional relationships provide value both to suppHer and customer by virtue of the tmst and respect generated in a successhil technical service interaction, analogous to the types of mutuaUy valuable relationships that can develop between suppHer sales personnel and a customer s purchasing personnel. A more efficient process of gathering and dispersing new and usehil technical information can result from these relationships, because the persons involved work in different environments and are exposed in the course of their work to different external sources of information. 

Ethylene oxide is sold as a high purity chemical, with typical specifications shown ia Table 14. This purity is so high that only impurities are specified. There is normally no assay specification. Proper sampling techniques are critical to avoid personal exposure and prevent contamination of the sample with trace levels of water. A complete review and description of analytical methods for pure ethylene oxide is given ia Reference 228. 

When working with chemicals that have target organ effects it is critical to prevent exposure. This is especially true if you have a pre-existing condition, disease, or injury to that particular organ. Read the MSDS to fmd out the most effective personal protection equipment (PPE) for dealing with the chemical and be certain to minimize release of the chemical in the first place. 

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