Essays and Research Papers on Medical Issues

A 8 page literature review that discusses the controversy surrounding prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening for prostate cancer. The writer discusses various issues. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper responds to two diverse topics. The first one discusses the question: Is medical coding the process of operationalizing the construct of "severity" -- or the construct itself? The writer determines the illness and severity is the construct. The second question is about medical consent forms and provides a real court ...

This 8 page paper discusses the problem of a growing lack of primary care physicians. It provides background, current policies and suggestions for solving the problem. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses the context of these two articles. No additional sources cited.

In four pages this paper discusses Hans Selye, examines his definition of stress, and considers his views on how stress affects people in life. Five sources are listed in the bibliography.

A 3 page research paper that discusses risk reduction in relation to pancreatic cancer and hypertension. The writer relates both topics to improving diet and nutrition. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper that incorporates and labels aspects of a lesson plan for senior citizens on the relationship between heart disease and smoking. The lesson incorporates small group brainstorming on different topics, large group discussion, questions, and lecture notes that include statistical data. The lesson ends with a quote that affirms the success ...

A 4 page paper. Following general comments about the development of the brain, the writer describes the functions of the lobes and other parts of the brain. The paper reports and discusses the case of Phineas Gage and the knowledge science gained from this terrible accident in the mid-1800s. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses genetic mutations, symptoms, causes and treatment as they relate to colorectal cancer. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5-page paper points out reasons why the United States is the best nation to control the concept of human cloning. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages in length. The writer discusses pathophysiology, diet and complications of type 2 diabetes. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses techniques for making a “spiritual assessment” of a patient and how a nurse might intervene to meet the patient’s needs. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper provides an overview of the role of a medical anthropologist in controlling malaria in Namibia. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

In six pages this paper analyzes Sandra Steingraber’s text Living Downstream: A Scientist's Personal Investigation of Cancer and the Environment. Specifically considered are the book’s main points, its policy implications and how the information can be used, its description of the intersection between the environment and health, and how the text makes the writer ...

A 22 page paper. Research regarding eczema is reported, including appropriate statistical data, the explosive increase in cases over three decades, symptoms, diagnosis, causes and discussions, including impact on quality of life. Another section reports and discusses research and expert discussions about the management of atopic eczema. Management is a multi-faceted approach that involves ...

This 3 page paper reviews the book edited and contributed to by Suzanne Holland, Karen Lebacqz and Laurie Zoloth. No additional sources are listed.

This 9 page paper discusses a peculiarly distressing form of the condition, that which afflicts infants and toddlers. It considers the importance of the issue, who it affects and how it impacts children’s development. It also considers what agencies are working on the problem and makes suggestions for further research and funding. Bibliography lists 6 ...

This 3 page paper analyzes medication errors as to their root cause. Suggestions are made to prevent those errors. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 13 page paper uses Gibbs reflective cycle to examine an event; the use of a CT scan to assess the suitability of a patient for Avastin therapy. The cycle is used to assess improvements to patient treatment by reducing the level of exposure to radiation during the tests. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa discussing the definition, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

A 3 page research paper that, first of all, explains this medical specialty and then speculates, drawing on literature, about the adequacy of the educational and certification process and the need for new research. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 9 page paper which examines President Elect Barack Obama’s universal healthcare plan. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper briefly examines the health care systems in the U.S. and China, and argues that both are overly complex, far too costly and ineffective. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the ethical implications of stem cell research. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses the ways in which chronic illness impacts a family. Bibliography lists 6 sources.