Essays and Research Papers on General Health Issues

This 6 page paper provides a general overview of the importance of effective communication within the health care system. The discussions include: health care provider and patient; the need for communication skills to be learned, the need to recognize cultural and national communication differences, communication between professionals, and an example of how one organization ...

A 5 page paper that discusses a very complex topic in an emerging field. The paper provides a definition and goal of this type of communication. The writer discusses reports research that correlates effective communication with better health outcomes and the reverse with poor communication. Therapeutic communication is defined and discussed. Bibliography lists 5 ...

This 10 page paper considers the nature of effective theory, technique and procedure of communication between patients with life threatening illnesses and medical professionals. This paper assesses the process by which effective communication is derived and provides a focus on communication rather than specific healthcare models. This paper assesses theoretical components like applying TQM principles ...

A 3 page paper that explains and discusses group underwriting of health care plans. What do underwriters do; what are group plans? The writer comments on whether group underwriting is fair when there are one or two catastrophic cases. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page paper divided into two sections. The first section identifies the stakeholders in health care reform and comments on the types of communication policymakers would have with these groups. The second section discusses the types of communication media elected officials would need to have with stakeholders. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page report discusses breast cancer and an early intervention and public awareness campaign. Knowledge, as in most cases, is a powerful weapon. Knowledge, is the primary motivating factor for breast self-examination (BSE). Women must know if changes occur in their breasts and what those changes could mean. Also discussed is the appropriate channel of communication to be ...

This 30 page paper, including a 6 page annotated bibliography is an outline for a project of care for the elderly. The writer explains why the subject is important and then looks at the subject of holistic care for the elderly including communication, nursing care with the aim of maintaining independence and improving quality ...

This 5 page paper considers the way in which technology is changing the way the UK National Health Service (NHS) operates. The writer looks at the new emergent models that are in practice and applies 'actor network theory' to them in order to explain how they may add value to the organisation. Included in the ...

This 4 page paper concludes that there are communication and cultural gaps between the Hmong and Americans, and this is something that can lead to a reduction of proper medical treatment and preventative care. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper looks at a fictitious meeting that was convened to develop a care plan for a patient. The plan examines the group dynamics and the way communication takes place in the meeting, looking at the stage of the group, its goals, the roles, patterns of between group members, cohesiveness, leader behaviour and ...

This 5 page paper discusses specific student-identified aspects of managing in the health care setting. Those aspects are: communication, delegation, training, dealing with employee restrictions, i.e., shortages, social and discrimination issues, and how to terminate an employee. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page research paper summarizes and analyzes a study conducted by Keating, et al. (2012). The study concerned the effect that an interpersonal communication campaign (IPC) instigated by a community health worker (CHW) had on increasing the use of insecticide-treated mosquito net (ITN) to protect children in the Luangwa District of Zambia. Bibliography lists ...

This 5 page paper explores Filipino and Mexican American cultures using these authors criteria of space, time, environmental control, social organization, communication and biological variations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page overview of some of the problems families face in finding adequate and appropriate professional support in dealing with a deaf or hearing-impaired infant. Includes a detailed appeal for professionals to provide family support using the approach best for the particular family, rather than for the professional to promote only personal preferences ...

A 3 page paper addressing how a community could be better prepared for an influenza epidemic. The importance of establishing effective communication channels and educating the public are emphasized. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 9 page paper explores potential economic ramifications as well as communication aspects in society after the introduction of the abortion pill in the United States. Various uses of the drug are noted. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 12 page paper that presents a hypothetical family assessment using Marilyn Friedman's model, the long form. Sections include but are not limited to Identifying data, cultural ethical Background, religious background, socio-economic status, developmental stage of family, communication, support systems, characteristics of family, neighborhood and community, mobility, healthcare functions in family and more. Bibliography ...

This 7 page report discusses there are health concerns associated with computer use beyond the typical issues of carpal tunnel syndrome, backache, and the expanding-derrière factor associated with the sedentary behavior associated with computer use. Other concerns are linked to electromagnetic radiation. Most often, electromagnetic radiation or EMR is associated with high-voltage powerlines, different household appliances, specialized computer use or a combination ...

This 5 page report discusses the technological advances that have led to advances in pharmaceutical research and knowledge. The report’s particular focus is on the Vitamin B-12 and its impact on human health. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page paper reports on two presentations that look at the use of emerging technology in healthcare, considering the role of engineering and of robotics in both the business and on society. The bibliography cites 8 sources

A 17 page paper. This paper was written in 1999. This version includes a 5 page annotated bibliography. The paper discuses the many different issues concerning smoking including: political, legislative and social issues, physical and economic issues, current and future actions. Although the paper was written in 1999, many of the discussions are excellent ...

In a paper of eight pages, the author writes of a survey that was done in New Jersey to assess neighborhood conditions and health concerns. The author writes of issues such as the lack of open space, lack of recreational activities, and not having access to quality foods, as being major contributions to health concerns. ...

A Tutorial : This 5 page paper offers a tutorial for writing an argument essay, which means that tips are offered for how to write the paper. The essay does, however, present an argument paper regarding the new drug mifepristone, also known as RU-486. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages in length. The achievements of Margaret Sanger have been much written of but often are unnoticed by the average person. Margaret Sanger was a phenomenal woman who worked for the causes of women's health and rights to make birth control standard practice. This is a paper that highlights the fights ...

A 10 page research paper/essay that offers a comprehensive review The New Wellness Encyclopedia, which was written by the editors of the University of California at Berkeley's Wellness Letter. The writer points out the strengths and weaknesses of the text. Bibliography lists 5 sources.