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Essay

Case 7.5: J. Dwyer and D. F-C. Tsai, "Developing the Duty to Treat: HIV, SARS, and the Next Epidemic"
-The authors believe better social arrangements can ameliorate the tension between fulfilling one's professional duties and family duties. Describe their conclusions. Do you agree that such efforts would help health-care workers in times of epidemics and crises? Why or why not?

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Definitions:

Contingent Liability

A potential financial obligation that may arise depending on the outcome of a future event.

Payroll

The total amount of wages paid by a company to its employees for a set period of time.

Known Liability

Obligations or debts that have been incurred and are measurable with a high degree of certainty.

Vacation Benefits

Employee benefits that provide paid or unpaid time off from work for holidays, vacations, and personal time.