Essays and Research Papers on Medical Issues

10 pages in length. Technology's role in medical advancement has been both grand and far-reaching; contributions from modern physics, in particular, have made it possible to develop state-of-the-art equipment that completely shatters barriers heretofore hindering man's ability to both diagnose and heal himself. The evolution of such revolutionary procedures as MRI, CAT scan ...

This 3 page paper illustrates the dilemma that a nursing student can face when engaged in the care of a terminally ill patient.Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 6 page paper presents information on cochlear implants and recommends them for young children despite the risks and controversies. The cochlear implant is explored in depth. The risk of meningitis is also touched on. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and its impact on the therapists who use the technology. How incorporating the new technology affects the job is the focus of the paper. However, specific information is relayed on the use of IMRT. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page research paper that investigates the topic of laparoscopic surgery, a form of surgery that is minimally invasive. The surgeon performs a surgical procedure through small holes in the abdomen, utilizing a small camera for visualization. The writer discusses this procedure, its applications and risks. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing the need for trauma assessment in the treatment of trauma. The incidence of physical and mental trauma has increased in the past several decades resulting in the need for accurate assessment tools. Physical trauma is now considered a “disease” because of its high incident rates and the eventual ...

An 8 page discussion of our societal construct of deviance. Under the medical model deviance is nothing more than a pathology, a view many psychiatrists and sociologists find disquieting. These same professionals prefer to look at deviance form a conflict and labeling standpoint. They view it as not simply a disease but ...

This is a 10 page paper discussing factors relating to dental service utilization in Canada. While Canadians enjoy a universal health care system regulated by the Canada Health Act, dental care (except for dental surgery in hospitals) is not covered by the network of territorial and provincial health insurance plans. Because of this lack of ...

A 5 page discussion of the manner in which SARS has been dealt with in Canada. The author examines the Ontario Ministry of Health’s web site and compares the information provided there, and the government reaction to SARS in general, to the perceptions of SARS by two journalists (one from the “Toronto Star” and ...

This 4 page paper discusses the arguments surrounding the intake of Omega-3 fatty acids from plants as opposed to fish or meat sources. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page discussion of the relative attributes of these types of hearing aids. The author describes the physiological process of hearing and distinguishes between partially implantable (bone-anchored) hearing devices and totally implantable (cochlear implants) hearing devices. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the issue of patient dignity and the nurse's role in providing that for the patient. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page overview of the therapeutic interventions which are often employed in treating ADHD. The author outlines the benefits and flexibility of occupational therapy and discourages a sole reliance on pharmacological intervention. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 7 page research paper that examines the growing body of evidence that connects stress with the incidence of cancer. The writer argues that an examination of the emotional aspects of cancer --on both the patient and the patient's family -- demonstrates that these factors are numerous. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines its causes, risk factors and prevention. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page paper. Anemia is common among the elderly and its incidence increases with age. This paper reports the definition and criteria set by the World Health Organization for anemia. It also reports the recommendations from experts and groups for changing the standards for a diagnosis of anemia in elderly patients. The writer ...

A 12 page discussion of “universal intelligence” as it relates to homeostasis. Defines this term from a more clinical perspective utilizing the workings of the body’s central nervous system. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 9 page overview of this concerning disease. The author describes the various manifestations of this disease and the organisms and contaminants which can cause it. Concentrating on the bacteria Neisseria meningiditis, this paper discusses transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment as well as the potential for the various vaccines which exist. Bibliography lists ...

This 10-page paper compares the benefits of Betadine (povidone-iodine) and alcohol solutions for skin preparation prior to insertion of IV catheters. The paper includes a literature review, which summarizes the few studies that have been performed on these antiseptic solutions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page overview of a treatment plan proposed for a 23 year old African American female. The plan relies on residence at a group treatment facility, therapeutic sessions, general education, and frequent testing for alcohol use. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 9 page overview of the information which is available on the Internet regarding this genetic-based condition. The author reviews ten consumer-oriented web sites for content and presentation. Includes a table covering the major features of each of the reviewed site. No additional sources are listed.

This 5 page report discusses the background, causes, effects, and treatments of Social Anxiety Disorder or SAD (also known as "social phobia") during childhood through adolescence. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper focusing on physician staffing VA hospitals. The greatest strength in professional staffing at VAMC is that it uses part-time physicians from the local area who are associated with a local medical school. The greatest weakness, however, is lack of accountability. The paper recommends changes in pay structure that ...

A 3 page paper examining how hospitals can develop vision and mission statements simultaneously attractive to hospital management while having the effect of making health care mosr accessible to those who need it right away. As health care costs continue to spiral despite efforts to contain them, some hospitals have found ways to enhance ...

3 pages in length. The Mayo Clinic virtually revolutionized the manner by which people were administered medical care. Started in the late 1800s by a father and his two sons with an approach that "two heads are better than one and five are even better" (Anonymous, 2003), one of the many primary focal ...