Essays and Research Papers on Medical Marijuana

This 4 page paper concludes that there are communication and cultural gaps between the Hmong and Americans, and this is something that can lead to a reduction of proper medical treatment and preventative care. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 15 page paper discusses the concept of culturally competent care and in particular, how it can be implemented at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawai’i. Bibliography lists 8 sources

6 pages in length. Developmental psychology has long served to bridge the gap between knowledge and application when certain aspects of both are missing from a strictly medical perspective. Better understanding how to attain the right fit between autistic children and their individual abilities to learn, communicate and develop interpersonal skills has been ...

A 15 page paper discussing planning and recruiting, then combining the two in the case of Siemens Medical Solutions and its recruiting of biomedical engineering students at the University of Tennessee, in its own city. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

A 4 page paper assessing the National Naval Medical Center's stated values with observed actions. The paper concludes that there are many aspects of NNMC's operation that should and does inspire pride in those associated with it; congruence between action and stated values is clear. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper that discusses four different issues. The first is a brief explanation of the Stark law, if it affects medical coding, the second is about the importance of diversity in health care organizations, the third is about advertising in healthcare with an example of a possibly unethical advertisement, and the last is ...

This 3-page paper argues that, from a legal perspective, parents can't refuse medical treatment to their children because of religious beliefs. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

In eight pages this paper discusses HIPAA and medical coding as it pertains to the legal issue of patient privacy rights. Ten sources are listed in the bibliography.

James B Peake was appointed to the position of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in 2007. He came to this poison following a distinguished army and medical career. This 6 page paper is a 12 slide PowerPoint presentation is a biography of Peake's life and career. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 3 page paper provides a conversation about medical ethics. The case used as a springboard for discussion involves prioritization in respect to a dialysis machine. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at the way a new web chat service may be implemented in a medical center web site. The first part of the paper looks at potential barrier to implementation and how they may be overcome with an implementation process. The second part of the paper looks at the way ...

This 4 page paper provides a comparison between the medicine of ancient Egypt and modern medical practices. A chart is provided to support this comparison. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of religious affiliation and acceptance of medical treatment. It explores a published scientific article. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page paper that responds to three issues. The first scenario discusses a new director who is a demanding leader. Communitarian perspective is discussed. The paper discusses how technology can reduce medical errors. The paper also discusses the competencies and duties of a nursing informaticist. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of the Google Health service. By using GH as a case study, the paper examines resistance to electronic medical records on a technological and cultural level. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at issues concerning a change to be introduced to a healthcare organization which provides professional care in patients’ homes. The change proposed is the introduction of electronic medical records to be used by the mobile staff. The paper discusses the need for change, identifies barriers which may exist, looks at ...

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of electronic medical records. Business incentives are explored, as well as privacy and ethical concerns. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page research paper that offers a comprehensive overview of Alzheimer's. The writer covers etiology, risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis, medical treatments and physical therapy interventions in regards to Alzheimer's. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 6 page paper considers the way in which implementation of an electronic medical record system in a home care agency can be assessed. After reviewing the reason for the implementation, the desired benefits and the challenges the way in which measurements can take place are assessed. Therefore management are suggested a suitable to determine ...

A 3 page paper that provides an example of a corporate culture of quality and safety using the medical devices industry. The essay also discusses leadership strategies for promoting a culture of quality and safety. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 27 page document includes a 25 page paper, an abstract, outline and annotated bibliography with 19 sources on the topic of physician assisted suicide. The paper assesses the ethical issues in relation to the role of medical professionals.

A 12 page research paper that offers an overview of sepsis, which includes definition and diagnostic criteria, risk factors, pathophysiology and medical and nursing management. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 6 page research paper begins by defining the 5 P's of the medical model; the 6 P's of successful recovery; the "SLAP" model; the "SMART" Plan and "SLIPS." Then various issues, such as the purpose of theories in addiction therapy, are discussed in 3 short essays. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of electronic health records. The Burn Center at Brooke Army Medical Center is used as a case study. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper that traces the origins and history of abnormal psychology since the earliest times B.C. Only the highlights can be reported. The paper also discusses four theoretical models: sociocultural, biological/medical, and psychosocial. Bibliography lists 3 sources.