Essays and Research Papers on Medical Marijuana

6 pages in length. When a medical facility is no longer necessary as a means by which to administer cancer treatment and the patient is moved back home, modern technology has made it possible for laypersons to not only be able to manage the medication on a daily basis but also do many other ...

A 55 page research paper that examines the use of clinical pathways in US hospitals and healthcare institutions. Clinical pathways are formulated so that they map-out the course of a medical or surgical intervention, and the expected outcome. By standardizing care, hospitals streamline their operations and make the most efficient use of both their available ...

A 12 page discussion of the technological changes which have occurred in the recording studio since the popular music explosion of the late 1950s and early 1960s. Emphasizes the impetus behind these changes is attributable not only to the entertainment industry but also to factors as diverse as computer, military, and medical applications. ...

A 5 page critical examination of an unethical American medical experiment involving 600 black men, who were being studied for their syphilis symptoms beginning in the 1930s, without being aware they had the disease, and without receiving the proper treatment of penicillin, which was available at the time. No additional sources are used.

5 pages. Thomas Laqueur in his book poses the argument that in the course of medical history there has been a shift from one gender to the current two genders. Prior to the seventeenth century, many scientists believed that there was only one human body and that men and women were the same. ...

A 6 page paper that discusses the confidentiality of medical records and in particular, mental health records. Laws regarding such access have been patchy at both federal and state levels. New regulations have helped standardize the rules but, according to mental health advocates, more needs to be done regarding mental health records. This essay is ...

This 8 page paper looks at a case provided by the student where the plaintiff has been denied insurance cover for medical costs incurred. The paper includes and outline of the facts from the plaintiffs side, and then goes on to give a legal argument citing relevant cases and rebuking the defendants claims. The bibliography ...

This 6 page paper concludes that Lee Harvey Oswald alone shot the president and that no conspiracy ever existed. Medical evidence is emphasized. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 10 page discussion of the need for, and benefits of continued education in the medical arena. Promotes the usefulness of distance learning in completing continued education programs, comparing the advantages and disadvantages of distance learning to more traditional classroom-based approaches. Notes the trend toward distance learning is one which has been promoted by ...

7 pages. The Farmers felt it was essential to establish their government with a written constitution so that they would never again be under tyrannical rule such as that from which they had escaped. There are both strengths and weaknesses inherent in the Constitution of the United States and this paper will give ...

Who holds the power of decision when a patient decides it is time to die? According to the elite theory, as described by Thomas Dye in Understanding Public Policy, it is the medical and law professions. This 5 page paper explores the issue of patient's rights from the perspective of the elite model. ...

A 15 page discussion of the medical technique of the stimulation of pressure points through acupuncture or acupressure. Traces the techniques back through history and prehistory observing that while the techniques themselves have varied little our understanding of why the work has improved tremendously. Defines the term pressure point, notes the importance of ...

This 6 page paper looks at the increased use of computers in hospitals to record patients charts and outlines the legal and ethical considerations that should be addressed before this type of system is adopted. The writer includes consideration access and ownership of records, the use of medical records in a court of law and ...

A 5 page research paper that investigates the cost, for emotional and financial, to families of patients who are in a vegetative or comatose state, but who did not indicate their wishes regarding aggressive medical intervention. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Cranial Osteopathy – An Overview: This 6-page essay details the most current information relevant to Cranial Osteopathy. This form of alternative medicine is espoused as a reliable treatment for vast numbers of physiological ailments that are ‘failed’ by standard medical therapies. Nonetheless, it remains wholly unproven. Bibliography lists 5 sources. SNCranos.doc

6 pages in length. The fundamental basis of the ANP role is to establish a tangible connection between patient and nurse, while at the same time providing an atmosphere of safety and service combined. Applying this conceptual framework to the issue of alternative therapies, one finds that the ANP is responsible for both ...

This 9 page paper provides an overview of some source information on biomedical technologies and reproduction, with a focus on the medical and ethical issues and systems in place. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 10 page literature review looks at books and articles on medical error. Who is at fault and what can be done about it is at the crux of the review. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

Case Study Tutorial : A 10 page paper. This paper presents a case study taken from the literature that involves the problem of missing medical charts at a health clinic. The paper provides the background for the case and the change strategies used to analyze the problem and implement a change. Lewin's force-field analysis and ...

10 pages. Scientists have found a way to fight bad bacteria and that is through the use of certain viruses. This research paper reveals some interesting medical breakthroughs using certain viruses to help rid us of certain harmful bacteria or species of growth inside the body that could be potentially harmful. Bibliography lists 3 ...

This paper examines the literature and research available for psychosocial (i.e., non-medical or non-invasive) intervention in treatment of mental illness, mental retardation and learning disorders. The paper also examines how to best use the massive amounts of research that is available on this topic, both through the Internet and the library. Bilbiography lists 20 sources

This paper examines the literature and research available for psychosocial (i.e., non-medical or non-invasive) intervention in treatment of mental illness, mental retardation and learning disorders. The paper also examines how to best use the massive amounts of research that is available on this topic, both through the Internet and the library. Bilbiography lists 20 sources

This 5 page paper supports the thesis that ETS is a political, and not a health, issue. The history of the smoking wars is included. Medical evidence pointing to the ambiguity of the topic is included. Bibliography lists 10 sources .

A 9 page paper discussing operations of a small medical center’s business office, particularly as they apply to the accounts receivable function. There are several steps that the center can take now to both streamline its operations and create a more secure environment. The ultimate goal needs to be full automation of course, ...

This 10 page paper deals with the history, development and applications for cerebral angiography. Technical procedures are exampled and quotes given from leading medical sources. Bibliography lists 6 sources.