Essays and Research Papers on Medical Marijuana

This 5-page paper, using Werth's "Damages" book as a jumping-off point, studies the tort system as it pertains to medical malpractice and other litigation. The questions answered include what it would take to try to reduce the liability of the system. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper compares the medical malpractice cases and regulation in three European countries and the US state of Maryland, looking at the similarities of the use of tort law and identifying the differences in approach. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 6 page paper is an in-depth profile of Bronx County in New York, also known as The Bronx. The paper examines the demographic profiles of the residents by age gender and ethnic background, looks at average income, housing and educational attainment levels and health including mortality rates for different medical conditions and access to ...

A 3 page research paper that argues that proposed tort reform, which would place a cap on medical malpractice awards, would not significantly reduce physicians' insurance payments, aid the public, or reduce health costs. It would, however, greatly benefit the insurance industry. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing two issues in microeconomics: Medicare affecting the incentives to consume medical services and the structure of US income tax system. Medicare controls all of US health care by virtue of its automatic price increases and control over care providers’ ability to deviate from the Medicare price structure. ...

5 pages in length. With violence a wholly prevalent and commonplace reality in today's global community, it is not the least bit surprising to find how the impact of witnessing such brutality on a daily basis has both an obvious and concealed impact upon one's reaction. From recoiling in horror to being distracted ...

A 6 page paper assessing two views of disability. For years, practitioners in various disciplines have attempted to apply the medical-based approach to diagnosis and management of disease to virtually every aspect of human function. Where non-physical disability exists, that approach may not be as valid as the system would cause it to ...

A paper which looks at Plato's concept of the Noble Lie, and considers the way in which it might be applied to medical ethics: the writer explores the idea that "brain death" might be regarded as a modern example of a Noble Lie put forward by science, rather than religion. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 4 page review of the value of the World Wide Web in medical research. This paper suggests criteria for determining the validity of that information. Bibliography lists two sources.

6 pages in length. Crystal methamphetamine has had a long and illustrious presence throughout the last half of the twentieth century; for a drug typically prescribed for addressing attention deficit disorders and obesity, crystal meth has been used illegally on the streets to a much greater degree for the artificial high it provides. ...

A 4 page research paper/essay that discusses the field of x-ray technician -- the duties of this position, how it contributes to a medical team and the educational requirements. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

6 pages in length. There is a reason why nurses must wait for and abide by doctors' orders when it comes to the administration of medications; to ignore the chart's state dosage, the nurse compromises the fundamental basis of ethics that provides the foundation upon which medical professionals operate. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper proposing that a hospital stations at least one uniformed security officer in the Emergency Department. A 2005 study found that 45 percent of violent acts against ED physicians involved drugs or alcohol. Medical personnel's expertise generally does not extend to personal self-defense; neither should they be expected to require ...

This 5 page paper looks at the way in which culture can influence attitudes towards health and medical care. The paper looks at the Indian Hindu culture and how it may impact on the way an nursing intervention are undertaken. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the role of the medical community in the Holocaust. A number of primary and secondary sources are presented. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the effects of exercise for pregnant women, and finds that exercise, under a doctor's supervision, is recommended for all women, unless they have a medical condition that contraindicates it. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, outlines what it is and how it can be applied, explains the case of Kroger and the class action that they faced looking for the root cause before discussing more HRM challenges that companies may face. The bibliography cites 4 sources. ...

9 pages in length. The nature of health care is to provide immediate and/or sustained medical treatment to those who need it. While the theory is quite straight forward, the application has certainly proven to be anything but a simple objective. The extent to which the managed care approach has created a ...

A 5 page research paper that discusses ostomy wound care. The writer looks first at the various types of ostomy wounds and the medical conditions that provide the impetus for their creation; management of ostomy wounds; factors that can complicate ostomy care; and the latest evidence-based interventions for ostomy wound management. Bibliography lists 5 sources. ...

This 3 page paper discusses medical imaging and how it is used in the diagnosis of cancer; it also considers radiation as a cancer treatment. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the use of medical jargon by physicians and the problems it causes. Solutions in the form of communications and active listening technique is included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 7 page research paper/essay that offers a nursing a template for discussing his/her career as a medical/surgical nurse. The writer first discusses the parameters of practice and then offers suggestions for how to critique practice. Tutorial language is used throughout this discussion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 8 page paper looks a case where there is a potential increased demand for MRI services. A medical practice is considering making the investment and needs an analysis. The paper provides details of the different consideration that should be made, such as the opportunity itself, the strategies, the impact of existing competition and the ...

7 pages in length. The writer provides the foundation of a community center where those with OCD can not only obtain information about self-care but also interpretation of otherwise hard to understand medical information. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses the historic and improved aspect of these three medical trade tools. Bibliography lists 7 sources.