Essays and Research Papers on Health Care

A 5 page review of the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. More technically known as "entrapment neuropathy", this condition can result in significant pain and lost days from work. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 12 page discussion of the marketing employed by GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer in marketing these two popular drugs. This paper addresses the factors that determine marketing design and consumer purchasing behavior. The lack of information regarding potential adverse side effects in most of these ads is illuminated. Bibliography lists 6 sources. ...

A 5 page definition of complimentary, alternative and integrative medicine (CAM). This paper addresses the factors that have promoted the popularity and use of CAM as well as the factors that hinder its acceptance. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 7 page paper examines some of the substances that cause allergies, the link between stress and allergies, and treatments. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 11 page paper considerers the arguments for and against the proposition that ADHD is being over diagnosed. The paper looks at how ADHD may be diagnosed, the difficulties in diagnoses and how there is the potential for over diagnosis. After this the evidence for and against is considered citing various research papers. The ...

A 10 page description of this bacteria and the problems it presents in regard to infection control. Details the way this bacteria has developed antibiotic resistance and emphasizes the importance of personal and facility hygiene in prevention its spread. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

Malaria is responsible for millions of deaths each year. This 9 page paper examines the potential of geographic information systems (GIS)in the fight against malaria and its potential to help eradicate the disease. The paper examines how and why GIS can help, how it is being used and potential benefits as well as the barriers ...

A 12 page paper that asks the question: How do parents cope when they have a child with chronic illness? There are approximately 18 million American children with chronic illness. Most often, one of their parents is the primary care-giver. The essay discusses the many feelings parents have about their situation. Stress and stressors are ...

This 25 page paper provides an overview of the use of trauma registry databases and the impacts on the treatment of patients, allocation of resources and development of public planning. Bibliography lists 30 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the use of CPOE (electronic order entry systems for physicians) and introduces 10 direct quotes affirming the use and 10 direct quotes negating the use. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper written from an economic perspective exploring some of the many reasons that the US should NOT adopt socialized medicine, despite all of the problems of the current health care system. The paper advocates increased competition and privatization as better alternatives. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper takes a case study submitted by a student and makes suggestions in respect to the integration of e-commerce. How e-commerce can be used for an ER is the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses policy with regard to formation, health care, mental health and substance abuse. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 9 page paper discussing a crisis that in 2006 appears to be abating. In the early years of the new century, Pennsylvania lost not only insurers but also physicians who chose to stop practicing medicine rather than pay greatly increased malpractice insurance premiums. Insurers exited the malpractice segment of their industry, leaving ...

A 10 page review of the research by Michael A. Fischer and Jerry Avorn published in the April 21, 2004 edition of JAMA. These researchers examine prescriptive practices in terms of evidence-based medicine. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines how different cultures, people, and professionals deal with illness as seen in The Great Mortality by John Kelly and The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page review and critique of the article Is There a Duty to Die? Age Rationing and the Just Distribution of Health Care which appears in the book The Least Worst Death: Essays in Bioethics on the End of Life by Margaret Pabst Battin. No additional sources cited.

This 10 page paper discusses the pros and cons of vaginal birth after a caesarean section (VBAC). Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper examining the wisdom of a 3-dentist practice joining US DentalCare, a managed care program. Examination of data reveals that joining the US DentalCare program will increase the practice's revenues by 61% but increase patient loads by less than 20%. The paper concludes that the practice should accept US DentalCare's ...

The Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) system was created as a means of classifying medical conditions or hospital cases into an estimated 500 groups, based on a criteria that integrates elements like hospital resource use

This 5 page paper provides an overview of Odontogenic Residual (Periapical) Cysts. This paper looks at the epidemiology, etiology and treatment/prognosis. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 4 page review of vaccines and their importance in fighting disease. The author explains how vaccines are manufactured and how they work. No sources are listed.

This 10 page paper looks at the problem that may be faced by sanitation workers using disinfectants in hospitals. The paper focuses on the issues within Trinidad, but uses a range of research from around the world to understand and explore the subject as well as provide guidance for prevention and control and further ...

2 A paper which looks at some of the causes of asthma and considers the various ways in which the condition might be managed, especially in relation to pharmaceutical therapies. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 10 page paper provides an overview of a hospital security plan and a subsequent syllabus for the training of security personnel. Bibliography lists 6 sources.