Essays and Research Papers on Health Care

anesthesiologist's assistants, physicians assistants, cardiovascular technologists, histologic technologists, medical laboratory technicians, medical record technicians, nuclear medicine technicians, radiology technicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists and numerous others. This 11 page paper examines the reasons for choosing allied healthcare as a career, specifically in terms of pay scales, career security and educational requirements ...

This 5-page paper discusses the leadership and turnaround of a fictional 30-bed hospital, as well as comments from the leader. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing how the structure of the organization can impart either freedom for creativity and innovation or condemn the organization to maintaining rigid hierarchy that serves no good purpose. The ideal structure will serve the needs of the mission and vision statements, and the ideal organizational structure can contribute to fostering ...

This 3 page report discusses some basic principles of marketing and their application in the framework of a hospital offering pediatric home healthcare. It is essential that the health care organization fully understand every possible aspect of the consumers they want to serve, what services they can offer, and how they will promote such services. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper that begins with comments about the mistake of comparing socialized medicine with a universal health care program and the writer believes socialized medicine is really the better option. The rest of the paper provides data about health care costs and performance in the U.S. and some ideas on funding this ...

An 8 page paper arguing that privatization of health care is the best route for America to adopt to insure that all have access to health care. Privatization is the only route by which consumers can become more familiar with the true costs of their own health care, and evidence indicates that most will work to control ...

This 19 page paper looks at the role of collaboration in the health service. The paper considers the aspects of needs assessment, collaborative working and the potential results as well as the problems of turning the theory into practice. The bibliography cites 15 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses Kindred Health Care using its annual report as the primary source. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page research paper focusing on the U.S. Health Care System. The effects of reforms on physicians, families, seniors, health care administrators are discussed. Managed Care Organizations and HMOs are explained with a discussion of the increase in their numbers. One particular HMO is described as an example for the reader. An extensive bibliography ...

In eight pages this paper examines healthcare reform within the context of the moral dilemmas associated with it, considering options and possible solutions. Six sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 6 page paper provides an overview of community health care nursing and the use of focus groups to make improvements. Several studies that utilized focus groups are included. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 6 page paper that discusses some of the health problems people without access may experience and compares these to the objectives in Health People 2010. Four health issues are mentioned with data regarding those who experience that issue. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 4 page paper that reports a brief history of the generic pharmaceutical industry. Examples of generic companies are provided and the writer comments on the effect of the generic companies on the pharmaceutical industry. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 15 page paper discussing the history, economic effect, regulations and future of Medicare. There is intense and ongoing debate about the future of Medicare, the need for reform and the shape that such reform should take. As politicians haggle over private interests and noble ideals that no one can afford, Medicare’s influence ...

This 5 page report discusses the 1993 movie “Philadelphia” starring Tom Hanks. “Philadelphia” is a sensitive and heartbreaking examination of the affect of AIDS on family, friends, and the people who interact with an AIDS victim. After seeing the movie, the question can be asked as to how the movie helps in learning about health care communication. The question has to ...

This 5 page paper discusses the pros and cons of running health care systems on free market principles. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 7 page exploration of the relationship that exists between an ever increasing lifespan and ever-evolving technology and healthcare efficiency. The author explores the differences that exist between the U.S. healthcare system and those found in the U.K. and Canada. The conclusion is reached that all three of these systems are struggling to keep up with ...

This 18 page paper evaluates the facility in great detail. Specifics about consumer experiences are relayed. A history of the region, the region it serves and how the facility impacts the community is duly noted. The Fourteen Forces of Magnetism is used as a model with which to evaluate this medical center. ...

This 3 page paper compares long-term care in Canada and Finland, how it reflects the country’s history, values and culture, and how the two are similar or different. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page review of the history and use of benezene. This paper describes how benezene is produced and used and emphasizes the health impacts associated with exposure. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at how dentists use radiation when taking X-Rays of the teeth and mouth. A history is provided. Dangers and safety issues are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper that discusses four different issues. The first is a brief explanation of the Stark law, if it affects medical coding, the second is about the importance of diversity in health care organizations, the third is about advertising in healthcare with an example of a possibly unethical advertisement, and the last is ...

A 4 page discussion of the importance of standards released by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) in 2003 in addressing wrong site surgeries. These measures have three important components: 1. preoperative verification, 2. marking, and 3. patient involvement in the marking process. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper answering 3 questions about laws governing Medicare fraud (Stark, RICO) and the value of having a formal compliance plan. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page paper that begins with a definition of pre-existing condition. The essay reports statistical data regarding the prevalence of pre-existing conditions. The writer discuses the effect of the new law, how it will affect quality, arguments for and against the mandate. Bibliography lists 6 sources.