Essays and Research Papers on Health Care

A 4 page overview of the advances made in nuclear medicine. This paper addresses the field from the introduction of the x-ray to the modern utilization of digital imaging such as PET and CT scans. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page discussion of the impact insurance reimbursement has on the utilization of this technology. Physician induced demand is one possibility of a pitfall associated with reimbursement. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

7 pages in length. The writer provides the foundation of a community center where those with OCD can not only obtain information about self-care but also interpretation of otherwise hard to understand medical information. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page overview of the considerations that must be made in educating ostomy patients how to administer self care. This paper walks the reader through changing the appliance as well as nutritional considerations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses Jill Quadagno's book "One Nation, Uninsured," about the reasons why America has not been able to enact a national health insurance plan. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper discusses the impact Medicare Part D is expected to have on the macroeconomic system and on specific demographic groups. It also comments on the Act's possible effects on the health care system. Statistical data are included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

5 pages in length. Every person caught in a disaster must make split second decisions pertaining to his or her safety; with such concerns as when to evacuate, where to go and how to get there, the level of anxiety that accompanies the mass departure of disaster-related emergencies calls for considerable focus, effort and ...

This 4 page paper asks the question: Should hospitals report data regarding errors, infections, etc. on a regular basis? The writer approaches the question by reporting data regarding the incidence and prevalence of complications, infections and pressure ulcers. The writer identifies states that require hospitals to disclose such information and the proposed legislation regarding these ...

This 5 page paper discusses the PPS system and argues that it is only partially effective; and that rising costs are forcing some patients out of the system entirely. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

5 pages in length. The writer discusses the consequences of not having advance directives where end of life care is concerned. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 13 page marketing plan for management and billing software designed for physicians' private practice offices. The health care industry continues to writhe through its evolution away from the structure in which it has operated for more than a half century. As it continues to change and evolve, former opportunities decline and new ...

This 7 page paper reviews the need that exists in anesthesiology for an effective means of gauging the administration of anesthesia so that patient postoperative memory of intraoperative stimuli is eliminated. Bispectral index (BIS) is introduced and analyzed in regard to its impact on anesthesiology. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at three different points of view. The issue concerns closing New York Hospitals to alleviate budget woes. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of an article entitled: Closeness and Distance: A Way of Handling Difficult Situations in Daily Care. No additional sources cited.

An 8 page consideration of the factors that enter into wound care. The author reviews the literature for approaches to wound care. The emphasis is made that appropriate wound care is not only specific to the type of wound but to the patient themselves. The nurse's careful interaction with the patient is ...

This 10 page paper reviews literature on the topic and provides recommendations. Various cultures are explored in examining the positive and negative aspects of parental involvement in pediatric hospital care. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper that discusses the increase in the number of Cesarean deliveries. The essay reports the data, what certain organizations say about the ethics of unnecessary Cesareans and discusses the complications and risks of primary and repeat Cesareans. The writer also comments on what nurses can and cannot do about this issue. ...

A 9 page paper making several recommendations for Wal-Mart at the end of 2006, after Maryland targeted the company for health care contributions and after a Maryland court denied the requirement. Wal-Mart is beginning to be more outwardly-focused than in the past; the paper recommends expanding the location of primary care clinics in Wal-Mart ...

This 14 page paper looks at the issue of iatrogenic infection and how a hospital may undertake an innovation to reduce the occurrence of iatrogenic infection in an intensive care unit. The paper examines the risk presented by iatrogenesis and the way the infection can spread before suggesting an approach to reduce the rate of ...

4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses the historic and improved aspect of these three medical trade tools. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the difficulty heart patients encounter trying to adhere to prescribed diets. The author emphasizes the importance of dietary changes in improving the quality of these patients' lives but observes that even deliberate nutritional intervention tactics are often unsuccessful in achieving long-term changes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page research paper that addresses issues in Medicare reform, such as prescription drug coverage and how this impacts long-term care. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing Dayton, Ohio's Miami Valley Hospital's use of Epic Systems' Resolute Hospital Billing® system. The software product does not solve all AR problems, but it proves itself to be an invaluable tool for increasing AR efficiency; reducing the revenue cycle; and providing third-party payers with the documentation they require. ...

The workplace environment has been changing. The demographic profile of employees and the labor pool and changes in industrial structure of the workplace is resulting in changes that can impact on the health of employees. Issues discussed in this 18 page paper include gender and family, the increasing age of employees, hours worked and ...

This 8 page paper defines and explores the concept of 'medicalization' and examines its’ application to health experiences today. The issues raised are illustrated with different healthcare examples such as depression and ADHD. The bibliography cites 12 sources.