Essays and Research Papers on Medical Issues

This 20 page paper provides an overview of the methods for evaluating the adequacy of physicians providing medical care in the US, UK and Canada. This paper outlines the background of creating evaluating systems and the obligations doctors have to their patients. This information is presented in a comparative format that can be used ...

This 8 page paper offers 1 page summaries of 5 research articles on autism, and concludes with offering conclusions. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page paper. This essay discusses the role of ambulatory care today, what it is and the increasing diversity offered in this model and the use of emergency departments for unnecessary or routine care issues. The second part references the HealthWorks program from Genesee Health Systems. The paper discusses what the program is, they ...

This 4 page paper distinguishes between the broad category of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and the genetically caused disease cystic fibrosis. Epidemiology and treatment are discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

The author contends that vaccine development must proceed even in the face of controversy and past failures. More immunological knowledge should direct that development. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 14 page paper. Polypharmacy is defined as one person taking five or more prescribed medications. This happens mostly with the elderly population because they usually have multiple conditions. This paper is a continuation of an earlier paper about the same topic. This one focuses on stakeholders, strengths and barriers to program implementation, business ...

This 3 page paper discusses obscure diseases. Diseases like river blindness, leprosy and guinea worm are discussed in this paper that examines their relevance in the world. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper. This essay discuses two major topics: what hinders a preventive focus on health care in this country and what factors are needed for Americans to have freedom of choice in health care. The ACA took away a lot of freedom in terms of health care, some of which are explained. Bibliography ...

A 4 page paper that begins with an old debate but phrases it in this way: how do heredity and experience contribute to brain organization. Examples are included. The first subject has to do with teratogens, which can cause birth defects. Examples are included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 9 page research paper consists of 6 pages devoted to the topic of HIV/AIDS among African Americans, and 3 pages of bulleted notes summarizing the paper. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5-page paper discusses the Joint Commission, its mission and how it might use a survey/data collection tool to help improve its information systems. Focus is on exploratory qualitative study. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5-page paper analyzes a risk management job description from Memorial Hermann healthcare system. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4-page paper discusses some of the risks faced by today's healthcare organizations. Topics include joint ventures, physician contracting, the Two-Midnight rule and litigation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3-page paper focuses on the use of statistical tools to determine the viability of a health care center in Boca Rotan, FL. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 10-page paper (includes powerpoint presentation) introduces the contingency theory of leadership, and how it can be applied to the operations of healthcare organizations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4-page paper discusses the use of data and analytics when it comes to improving healthcare quality. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6-page paper provides information about risk events at the fictitious Vila Health. The paper concerns data analysis and recommendations. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3-page paper examines the need for teamwork among healthcare analytics, and discusses challenges faced when it comes to merging healthcare and technology. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5-page paper focuses on how healthcare is starting to rely on Big Data, and use it for benchmarking purposes. Best practices and case studies are analyzed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3-page paper focuses on particular types of data that might be gathered by healthcare organizations. Also discussed is how that data might be used. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4-page paper focuses on compliance and accreditation in U.S. healthcare. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10-page paper focuses on the importance of patient safety and development of a patient safety culture in a healthcare system. Powerpoint presentation included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5-page paper analyzes statistics on bodyfat to prove (or disprove) a hypothesis that 20% of men in a doctor's practice have 20% bodyfat. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3-page paper examines the importance of materials management in healthcare systems' operating rooms, and methods to ensure an efficient supply system. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3-page paper provides an overview as to whether the Affordable Care Act of 2010 has met its goals of cutting costs and better healthcare delivery. The paper also includes a personal outlook of course learning. Bibliography lists 4 sources.