Essays and Research Papers on Health Care

A 5 page paper discussing this novel by Alexander Smith in terms of principles of ethics in general, but specifically those involving health care. The bottom-line message is that there are certain basic rights that individuals should be able to expect in their lives, but that are not always made available to them. ...

A 7 page research paper that examines the literature on the increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The writer explores the ramifications of the problem, the causes of the problem, and proposed solutions. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses the trends in heart disease among young adults and makes predictions for the future. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 7 page report discusses autism. Description, etiology, diagnosis, and characteristics are addressed. Health and medical safety precautions are also discussed briefly. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines conditions of a life well lived and death as seen by Sherwin Nuland in “How We Die” and the works of Plato relating to Socrates’ death (Euthyphro, Crito, and Apology). Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 30 page paper discusses and analyzes the current state of affairs of the healthcare system in San Diego, California. Statistics, figures, comparisons offered. Bibliography lists 17 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing Harvard case study 9-699-154. Massachusetts General Hospital attempted to implement a new approach to delivering patient care, but found that not all factors had been identified at the outset. The hospital did everything “right,” such as bringing in outside consultants and attempting to identify factors that would affect ...

A 4 page research paper that discusses the increased liability risks for nurses in today's health care. The writer argues that a principal method for reducing liability is through the process of incident reporting. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing the ethics of human cloning. Stem cells used in therapeutic cloning are most plentiful in placenta and aborted fetuses, but they also are available in every adult. Therapeutic cloning does not seem to be as much an issue as is the origin of the stem cells from which ...

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the issue of toxoplasmosisand the impacts on pregnancy. This paper considers the way in which this is contracted, and preventative measures for reducing fetal exposure. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper outlines the impacts of transfatty acids on blood pressure. This paper considers the connection between TFA and blood pressure relative to dietary considerations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 12 page paper discussing all general aspects of adjusting to retirement. Citizens of most developed nations are not saving enough of their incomes to provide them with the retirement years enjoyed by those who retired in the 1980s and 1990s, and the economic conditions that existed then likely will not return. Those ...

This 4-page paper discusses the concept of Incurred but Not Reported (IBNR) and why it's a problem for managed care and medical institutions. The paper discusses some solutions for the IBNR problem as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page discussion of the various implications of antibiotic resistance. Mechanisms of antibiotic resistance are discussed. An emphasis is placed on Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL), and Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE). Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An 8 page overview of the many factors which could translate into stress for a K-9 officer. The author asserts that these factors exist not only on the street but at the office. A working definition of stress is provided along with an overview of its symptoms. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 6 page paper examples a personal development plan for someone intending to go into the nursing profession. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 7 page paper discussing risks faced by a local retirement community. The long-awaited reform in Medicare may change payment structures in the future, but any changes that may occur long-term are not worth considering here. Changes that may or may not occur in Medicare do not provide a solid base from which ...

A 9 page paper that reports and critiques a journal article: Perceived Changes in Self-Image and Coping Strategies of Mothers of Children With Disabilities by Delitzer et al. The article reports a qualitative study that focuses on the self-image and coping mechanisms of mothers of children with disabilities. This essay first considers and reports how ...

A 16 page paper. Historically, it has been believed that early oral feeding following colon rectal surgery is not possible. Instead, the traditional protocol is to withhold oral feeding until the resolution of ileus. These beliefs are based on practices that are more than 100 years old. Science has come a long way since then. ...

This 14 page paper provides an overview of sickle cell anemia and a case study. Sickle Cell Anemia (SCA) is the result of changes in genetic disease that results from changes in the chemical composition of hemoglobin, the protein that transports oxygen in red blood cells (RBCs). Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at problems pertinent to treating patients who are from different cultures as well as where there is a language barrier. The question as to whether or not the culture or language play a larger part in noncompliance--thus leading to increased hospitalizations--is discussed in depth. Bibliography lists ...

A 5 page paper that presents reviews of five articles. Mental state and psychosocial factors have been identified as having a role in the development of heart disease and the onset of a heart attack. This essay reviews five articles that present research findings confirming this premise. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 24 page paper that compares the ethical standards of reducing services in the health care industry to reducing services in the information technology industry. An introduction states the comparion may not be as easy as it would appear. Examples are provided to illustrate the point. The essay explains three theories of ethics and with ...

This 7 page paper examines the phenomenon of dental phobia and what can be done about it. Oral hygiene is discussed. The thesis of the paper is that the fact that most dentistry is cosmetic exacerbates the phobia that might otherwise easily be conquered. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A paper which looks at the health care system in Saudi Arabia, with reference to two-tier provision, specialist hospitals, rural health promotion and the Red Crescent. Bibliography lists 5 sources