Essays and Research Papers on Medical Marijuana

5 pages in length. Asthma is one of the most physically and emotionally crippling diseases known to mankind. Developing gradually -- sometimes almost imperceptibly -- this painful and often life-threatenting condition is a disease that can strike from infancy through adolescence and into adulthood. Preventive medicine -- the foundation of all good ...

5 pages in length. Of all the places one would not expect to find drug abuse, emergency medical services (EMS) personnel is definitely one of those. However, because emergency medical technicians (EMT) are only human, they can succumb to the same temptations as everyone else. Indeed, with such a difficult and stressful ...

A 6 page paper which argues that if tobacco, which is as harmful to health as marijuana, is legal then marijuana should be legal as well. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This is an 11 page paper discussing the importance of student autonomy in the education of health care professionals. Health professionals within the health care environment are expected to handle autonomous decisions, independent problem solving and administration throughout their careers. When students enter medical or nursing programs however, they have had little or no exposure ...

This 11 page paper considers a case study supplied by the student, looks at the risks and cover a couple have in regard life assurance, disability cover, medical insurance and general insurance. The paper outlines the strength and weaknesses of the position and gives advice regarding actions to be taken and advisable generic policies. The ...

6 pages in length. The extent to which diagnostic and pattern-recognition abilities of expert systems and neural networks aid bioinformatics research and the development of new medicines is both grand and far-reaching. That artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral component of medical advancement speaks to the growing need for machines that can ...

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 ...

This 6 page paper examines the case of these famous conjoined twins from Gozo, an island near Malta. This paper explores the ethical, medical and social issues surrounding this case and presents different viewpoints about how this case should have been handled. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper providing an appellate brief according to the laws of Pennsylvania. Clients’ child has been denied access to public education because she is HIV-positive. The brief suggests that appeal first focus on whether Ginger’s right to medical information privacy under Pennsylvania law has been violated, then continue to the requirements ...

This 7-page paper, in the form of a tutorial and argumentative essay, focuses on how to write a thesis essay on capping medical malpractice limits. The paper argues that such limits should not be imposed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A four page paper which considers the similarities and differences between male and female circumcision, and the medical and ethical issues surrounding these procedures. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10-page paper provides an overview of the Edward J. Hines Jr. Hospital near Chicago, Illinois. Topics under discussion include type of care offered, the patient base and the make up of the medical staff. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page research paper that provides brief answer to 4 nursing questions. These questions cover the topics of defining paradigm and model; differentiating between medical model and wellness model; defining theory and discussing its application in nursing; and the utility of psychoneuroimmunology. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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.

This 7 page paper examines the changes in medical provision between the years 1845 and 1854. The paper looks at the way healthcare has been provided and the development of ideas regarding the role of the state in health care. The paper argues that of all the changes the most far reaching was the adoption ...

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, ...

4 pages in length. Absenteeism is manifestation of myriad circumstances within the work environment. From medical issues to job dissatisfaction and poor performance to a sense of appreciation, the extent to which people are absent from work is both grand and far-reaching. Concurrently, Human Resource has the potential for positively influencing the ...

This 7-page paper discusses universal health care coverage and the impact of the American Medical Association's Political Action Committee (AMAPAC) on this topic. Also included are a history of both AMAPAC and nationalized health care, as well as recommendations as to how AMAPAC can better formulate its agenda. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the pathophysiology; diagnosis; nursing assessments and diagnoses; medical/surgical treatments; and nursing interventions in cases of hepatocellular carcinoma. Relatively rare in the United States, liver cancer is a leading cause of cancer in developing nations but is increasing in incidence in the US. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at two very different age categories and finds many similarities. Differences are noted as well. Ideas addressed include the life cycle, medical similarities and differences, as well as issues of lifestyle. Obvious physical characteristics are duly noted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 9 page paper delves into ethical issues in medical science. Several aspects of nursing care are discussed inclusive of the DNR order and medication errors. Several ideologies are included and discussed as they relate to the field of nursing. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This well written 10 page paper considers if the following quote is true question is true “In England, recent legal decisions involving allegations of medical negligence show a worrying shift in judicial thinking. This has moved away from respecting professional autonomy towards a greater deference for so-called patients rights”. The paper discusses this with reference ...

A 12 page paper discussing telemedicine as it currently exists. As health care increasingly is charged with providing higher quality service while simultaneously lowering overall operating costs, the health care industry continually searches for innovative ways to deliver health care services that can meet coverage and cost criteria. Telemedicine provides an alternative to ...

This 3 page paper is a literature review of factors influencing that satisfaction of inpatients, which include the expectation gap, interactions with medical staff, the proliferation of information and demographic influences. The bibliography cites 6 sources.