Essays and Research Papers on Medical Issues

This 6 page paper discusses social workers in the mental health field, with particular emphasis on the Wellstone legislation that recently passed the House. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the diversity of definitions of health which are in play. The author contrasts the approach of defining health from the aspect of the presence or absence of disease with the approach of defining health from the perspective of physical, mental, spiritual and social well-being. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6-page paper discusses how health care organizations and providers are managing uninsured and underinsured patients. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper provides an overview of a 1992 article by Robertson on the Relationship Among Health Beliefs, Self-Efficacy, and Exercise Adherence in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease. This paper relates the variables in this article and their application. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 7 page paper delves into medical ethics as it examines the well known Canadian case where in 1994 twelve infants died after cardiac surgery. An inquiry into the matter revealed that most of the deaths were preventable or at least probably preventable. The theory of utilitarianism is used to support a course ...

A 5 page paper which is primarily an annotated bibliography. 9 sources annotated.

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the current healthcare environment, and outlines the arguments surrounding the use of managed care scenarios. This paper outlines the central elements related to cost-containment measures in healthcare and also defines why questions of medical ethics come into play in the development of these types of operations. Bibliography lists ...

This 6 page report discusses the ways that attitudes have changed regarding perceptions of disease, health, and wellness. At one time, virtually all disease was seen as something shameful and related to some type of lack of character or strength in an individual. Those beliefs than evolved into an unwavering faith in modern medicine and the assumption that anything a ...

A 4 page paper that begins by reporting statistical data regarding the illnesses and infectious diseases that emerged following the hurricane. The numbers were not nearly as severe as health officials and most of the American population were expecting. The writer comments on the reasons. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page research paper that discusses 2 quality improvement tools. The process of "analyzing performance, adopting strategies to improve service delivery and continuously monitoring and adapting" is frequently referred to as quality improvement (QI) (Shefer, et al, 2003, p. 77). Within the healthcare industry, QI goals are to increase the delivering of correct services, ...

A 6 page paper examining the nature of the PPS health care payment system. Within this system, Medicare essentially sets fee parameters throughout the country. It can be a challenge for care providers to operate within the constraints that Medicare’s accepted fee levels can impose, but care providers have little choice but to ...

This is a 5 page paper discussing the process of funding healthcare in Ontario, Canada. The process of the healthcare system in Ontario and the other provinces and territories of Canada is multi-level. The citizens of the province of Ontario, Canada enjoy universal healthcare which is considered a right according to the Canada Health Act. ...

A 9 page review of the research conducted by Fowler, Rodney, Roberts and Broadas published in a 2005 edition of "Oncology Nursing Forum". Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the concept of collaboration, and then relates it to health care. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4-page paper focuses on factors taken into account when determining the proper information system for a regional hospital. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper that discusses quality, satisfaction, cost and regulations of this industry, including one report that suggested higher quality would reduce, not increase costs. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4-page paper examines an example of a health care pamphlet, and defines what makes an effective patient education health care pamphlet. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper begins by identifying one hopes the main functions of the health system is and how that system is failing in the United States. Experts say the system is broken. Limited statistical data are reported in terms of medical errors and the uninsured. The writer also reports and discusses the mission statement ...

This 5 page paper discusses two subjects: the debate over health care in Australia, and stumbling blocks to improving the medical workplace. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 11 page paper that focuses on the student’s employer who provides different services to hospitals. The paper includes: description, strategic planning, accrediting body and their standards for quality and safety, balanced scorecard and evaluation of it, and benchmarks. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page paper. Germany has the oldest universal health care system in the modern world. This report discusses patient costs, what is covered, accessibility to primary and specialist care, patient satisfaction, and sustainability. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10-page paper examines bundled payments, its part in the health care reform act, and how it could potentially impact health care delivery. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of two aspects effecting global competition in health care: stem cell research and telemedicine. This paper considers their implications in relation to international competition. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5-page paper discusses how technology and the Internet is likely to impact health care delivery and diagnoses within the next five years. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 16 page paper considers if age is a morally relevant criterion in the distribution of health care resources. The writer considers both young and old age patients. The paper focuses on the UK, but the arguments may be seen as universal. The bibliography cites 10 sources.