Essays and Research Papers on Medical Issues

This 5-page paper discusses proposed managed care models that Medi-Cal can consider for use among patients with disabilities. The paper lists recommendations as to how Medi-Cal's managed care programs can be cost-effective and efficient. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 7 page paper discussing the importance of early intervention and treatment consisting of medication and therapy in children with ADHD. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects an estimated 3-7% of school children and overall it has been estimated that in the U.S. alone, 8 to 15 million Americans suffer from ADD. ADHD ...

A 3 page paper discussing a method for researching a topic in consumer science. The paper presents an introduction and methods discussion using a pre-existing standardized survey instrument available online. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page research paper that analyzes Callista Roy's Adaptation Model as an example of the totality paradigm and Betty Neuman's Health Care Systems Model as an example of the simultaneity paradigm. The writer uses the nursing concept of living with changing expectations in regards to the treatment of diabetes mellitus in evaluating these two ...

5 pages in length. The purpose of this research project was to determine the abnormal impact sustained upon the thalamus and pons in alcoholism and schizophrenia. Based upon prior research that established a definite correlation between the aforementioned and postmortem/in vivo brain imaging studies, the authors' hypothesis was to ascertain if or how ...

This 6 page paper discusses the connection betwen the mind and body on the health of a person. Specific examples are given, conclusions drawn. Quotes cited from the text: Mind/Body Connection by Hafen, Karren, Frandsen, and Smith. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 12 page paper that begins with an explanation of infectious diseases. Beginning fifty years ago, the medical profession believed that infectious diseases were under control and in fact, believed that many had been eliminated entirely. That turned out to be a naïve assumption. Over the past two decades, we have seen both "emerging" and ...

This 4 page report provides a very basic overview of Computed Axial Tomography (CAT or CT) scans and what the technology is, who invented it, and how and why the scans are used. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the process by which a tattoo is applied, and the process for removal of the tattoo. Research and discussion. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 pages research paper that examines Calista Roy's Adaptation Model, which is an example of the totality paradigm, and Betty Neuman's Health Care Systems Model, which is an example of the simultaneity paradigm in regards to the changing life expectations involved in a diabetes prognosis. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page research paper that examines two nursing theories: Calista Roy's Adaptation Model, which is an example of the totality paradigm, and Betty Neuman's Health Care Systems Model. Both theories are examines in regards to their application to clients with changed life expectation, specifically in regards to a diabetes diagnosis. Only original sources cited. ...

An 11 page research paper that explores the issues and ramifications of the nursing shortage. The writer explores the background to the crisis and policy options, evaluating the options and summarizing the alternatives. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 27 page paper. Anthrax-laced letters were discovered only weeks after the terrorist attacks of 9/11. An attack involving anthrax spores being transmitted through the mail had never occurred to anyone but here it was. The U.S. Congress asked the Environmental Protection Agency to take control of the testing and decontamination of infected buildings. ...

This is an 8 page paper discussing some treatments for schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is considered a life-long illness in which individuals experience delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech and/or catatonic behavior among other symptoms. Without treatment, schizophrenics may be unable to cope with everyday experiences and this can negatively affect their social relationships, family function and occupational opportunities. ...

A 9 page overview of the sexually transmitted disease. The author emphasizes effectively preventing the spread of disease and treating those that have become infected with it requires a multifaceted approach involving not only a consideration of medical but also sociological factors. Some statistics from the UK are cited. Bibliography lists 13 ...

A 9 page paper comparing three examples of quantitative research. Taking three published examples from the medical field the author illustrates how quantitative research can vary dramatically both in its design and its effectiveness. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page research paper that examines the case of Terri Schiavo, has been in vegetative state since a sudden heart attack in 1990 at the age of 26. Michael Schiavo, her husband, has been trying to have Terry's feeding tube removed, which would allow her to die. Blocking this action are Terri's parents, ...

This 3 page report briefly discusses the basic precepts of Dorothy E. Johnson (1919-99) in terms of nursing theory. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 3 page paper discussing factors which should be included in a design for the study of teen obesity and sedentary lifestyle. A study design to examine the relationship between teen obesity and sedentary lifestyles should include a number of factors. A literature review would examine past studies of teen obesity and sedentary ...

A 2.5 page paper which examines what should be done with the woman who has been in a vegetative state since 1990. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page report discusses the pathophysiologic aspects of necrotizing fasciitis. The general term of "necrotizing soft tissue infections" encompasses a large number of skin infections caused by bacteria or fungi. However, necrotizing fasciitis is a deep subcutaneous infection can result in serious tissue destruction, system toxicity, or death. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page discussion of the worldwide trend of dropping sperm counts in industrialized countries. This paper attributes that trend to contamination in the workplace and suggests a monitoring program to get the problem in hand. Bibliography lists 15 sources. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

A 10 page paper that examines the effects of tracheotomy on children's speech production. Tracheotomy, while saving a child's life by providing an unobstructed air supply, has also shown to entail developmental risks, such as speech delay. This effect of tracheotomies in young children has been well documented, particularly in regards to children who have ...

A 6 page paper that discusses medical ethics in general and beneficence or doing good in particular. The thesis is that health care professionals should be concerned exclusively with doing as much good as possible. Five ethical principles are identified and explained. The fact that one is often at odds with another is also discussed, ...

An 11 page paper. It has long been known there is a link between environmental conditions and health. In fact, environmental conditions were first linked to disease in the late 1700s. Although this correlation is known, health care professionals receive very little training about it. The writer reports a survey of pediatricians, for example, 80 ...