Essays and Research Papers on Medical Marijuana

This 16 page paper examines the increasingly significant problem of medical errors occuring in U.S. hospitals. This paper delves into the causes of these errors, which range from poorly devised systems, to economic issues and more. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

15 pages in length. While the never-ending question of physical versus psychological origin is still ongoing even within contemporary medical communities, many experts who once thought substance dependency was only psychological in nature now support findings that indicate it is caused by a combination of both entities. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

A 7 page review of the book by Anne Fadiman. The tale of a young Hmong girl whose treatment for a severe form of epilepsy is impended by miscommunications and misunderstandings between the medical establishment and her traditional family. The author of this paper asserts that a little more effort to communication with ...

This 7-page paper discusses the Family Medical Leave Act in terms of labor relations, pointing out the downsides of the legislation both for employees and employers. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper examines OSHA, its policies and how it applies to hospitals. Several issues are addressed inclusive of the problem of sharp objects. Several OSHA policies that directly affect medical establishments are outlined. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

15 pages in length. The ever-progressing nature of medical technology has rendered the mental health industry a recipient of myriad psychopharmacological drugs that help patients afflicted with a number of conditions; from schizophrenia to bipolar and borderline disorder to depression, the extent to which psychopharmacological drugs have improved quality of life is both grand and ...

This 20 page paper gives an indepth look at the definition of eating disorder, the medical history of treatment, most successful treatments and future innovative treatments. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at Sodium Isotope -24, also known as Na-24. The paper outlines when sodium was discovered, and the isotope -24 is used for medical purposes. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

An 8 page overview of the many considerations a nurse must make when serving as the front-line between patient, family, and the medical profession in terms of interpreting organ procurement and transplant. The nurse must be prepared to carry out his or her technical duties as well as to discuss the issues surrounding ...

A 5 page collection of abstracts from articles relating to the correlation which exists between child abuse and poverty. Starting with a book on the subject by Besharov and Laumann (2001) which provides an extensive investigation of the subject, this paper reviews several different aspects of the correlation between child abuse and poverty. ...

This 4-page paper discusses the concept of Incurred but Not Reported (IBNR) and why it's a problem for managed care and medical institutions. The paper discusses some solutions for the IBNR problem as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

5 pages in length. There are myriad reasons for intervention and just as many ways to approach it. From drug and alcohol abuse to domestic and child violence, from school bullying to helping Emergency Medical Technicians deal with a particularly emotional situation, the fundamental basis of intervention is to help an individual out ...

5 pages in length. Organized criminal enterprises, known to have quite an illustrious reputation when it comes to perpetrating insurance fraud, partake in a number of schemes designed to bilk insurance companies out of millions of dollars every year. Utilizing such ploys as medical mills, auto property, staged accident rings, paper accidents and ...

This 3 page paper takes a look at an article and the economic and sociological implications of a dilemma faced by the medical community. Insights into the Australian attitude are gleaned through this evaluation. No additional sources cited.

An 8 page overview of the problem of diabetes among Native American populations. The author provides statistics delineating the extent of this problem and suggests areas of intervention for medical personnel as well as social workers. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 6 page contention that insurance plans should pay for sex change operations in that these operations serve to correct error in human physiology, just as other types of medical approaches correct errors which manifest themselves as diseases or psychological disturbances. Furthermore, the contention is presented that society is obligated to treat those transsexuals ...

A 4 page paper which examines if euthanasia is a proper alternative for the medical establishment only in cases where the patient only has days to live as opposed to a recent diagnosis of terminal illness. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page review of an article published in the June 9, 1999 edition of the Journal of American Medical Association. This article reports on research which demonstrates a correlation between the consumption of coffee and the reduction of risk for symptomatic gallstone disease in men. No additional sources are listed.

A 7 page discussion of the manner in which this broad cultural classification differs from the mainstream population in regard to their interaction with medical professionals. The author emphasizes that while there are differences, there are also similarities. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the medical problem of congestive heart failure. Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a term used to describe the outcomes of a number of different conditions, which result in an imbalance in heart pump function and failure to circulate blood and an adequate manner. This condition ...

This 13 pages report is written as a speech for a keynote speaker at an annual meeting of corporate human resource executives, from a variety of companies. The topic is the importance help employees improve their health, which ultimately improves the bottom line of the corporation. The HR people need to understand that healthy ...

This 13 page paper looks at the ethical dilemma of using stem cell research to find a cure or treatments for medical conditions. To consider this the importance of the research is considered and the religious or ethical objections are considered before applying a utilitarian and deontological approaches to determine the right or wrong ethical ...

A 16 page overview of substance abuse among medical professionals that work in anesthesiology departments. The author provides statistics that illuminate the problem and then suggests measures which should alleviate the problem. Included a one-page letter to a Senator urging him to implement mandatory drug testing for this profession. Bibliography lists 10 ...

A 5 page research paper/essay that analyzes this 2000 film starring Julia Roberts in regards to the true life story on which it is based and how Brockovich conducted her research regarding the medical problems of the town of Hinkley, California. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 15 page paper examines the seventeen year rampage by the serial killer, Donald Harvey. Motivations, medical examiner's involvement, methods, prosecution, psychological profiles, included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.