Essays and Research Papers on Medical Marijuana

A 12 page overview of DNA. Discusses its makeup and the methodologies used in DNA typing and the implication of this typing to modern society. Includes details of DNA fingerprinting as well as a general overview of DNA in criminal investigations, medical diagnoses, and wildlife management. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

5 pages in length. An essay outlining the history of the practice of crucifixion in ancient Rome and the social and religious atmosphere that led to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The paper also details the medical aspects of crucifixion. Works cited lists five comprehensive sources.

This 6 page paper provides a general overview of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy, a psychological disorder in which individuals seek repeated treatments for medical conditions that they do not have. This paper considers the reflections in the current literature regarding the increasing nature of this disorder and the way in which it is perceived ...

This 6 page paper delves into the medical and legal occupations, as well as other areas requiring licensure. The problem of measuring competency during the period after licensure is explored through a variety of journal articles. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 7 page paper which provides a general overview of acupuncture as a medical alternative, including a brief history, methods of treatment, effectiveness and possible adverse effects. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page report discusses the realm of psychotherapy as one of the “helping professions” and its overall value in terms of the larger good of society. The simple truth is that psychotherapy works. It saves money for patients, insurers, employers, in fact, for society in general. It also improves job and social performance, prevents ...

A 9-page paper that outlines the cost cutting methods that have been employed by HMO providers and argues that these tactics have had a detrimental effect on the quality of health care and services, especially in the area of emergency medical treatment. Presented is a description of the financial losses suffered by HMO providers ...

A 5 page discussion of family involvement and vigilance during a relative’s hospitalization. Raises the issue of resentment of family involvement by medical personnel and stresses the importance of such involvement to patient recovery. Makes recommendations for policy changes which encourage such involvement. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing preterm labor. Preterm labor and births still account for more than 75 percent of infant morbidity. Despite more than four decades of research, medical scientists have not been able to reduce the rate of preterm labor. Technological advances, have, however, increased the survival rate of premature infants. This essay discusses ...

A 4 page review of the demise of the Boren Amendment in health care. Written from the perspective of a health care provider who sees medical savings plans as a better option to both the Boren Amendment and its most often presented option, managed care. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 15 page analysis of Lawrence Cohen's book No Aging in India. Cohen's approach is essentially that of a medical anthropologist as he explores how cultures comprehend the body and its behavior in time. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page discussion of the issues revolving around multicultural care in the hospital environment. Points out that not only are some cultures more capable of expressing their needs to medical personnel, they sometimes differ in the degree that they are receptive to care, and are more prone to certain conditions. Bibliography lists ...

This 10 page paper looks ate the diverse challenges facing a medical doctor in the twenty-first century. Ethics, finance, training needs and the third world are all considered. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines the role and development of psychiatric nursing practice over the last several decades. A review of literature pertaining to this topic reveals that there has been an ongoing controversy between two major models of psychiatric nursing practice, the medical model and a humanistic model. The literature review caused ...

A 5 page analysis of the book The Anatomy of Courage by Lord Moran. As a young medical officer, Lord Moran observed World War I. As Winston Churchill's personal physician, he observed World War II. Therefore, Lord Moran's observations and insights about courage and fear on the battlefield come from first hand experience. No ...

11 pages in length. Breast cancer has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women of all ages and the second leading cause of cancer death in women. This paper is an important discussion of the contemporary medical treatment of breast cancer. Also ...

A 7 page paper which examines HMOs and their impact on the US medical economy by considering the nature of HMOs, how they pay doctors, problems created by moral hazard and adverse selection, issues related to their effects, treatment and overall changes. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

8 pages in length. Not unlike other industries that rely upon a positive bottom line to remain competitive, the pharmaceutical industry is faced with ever-mounting competition in this day of high medical costs and escalating insurance premiums. Staying within the industry edge is as much of a concern for the pharmaceutical companies as ...

This 7 page paper discusses the use of medication in the treatment of autism. Advances in medical technology have led to the conclusion that there is definitely a genetic link with autism. The result has been inclusion of drug therapy in the overall treatment program. Further, autistic individuals exhibit a number of symptoms for which ...

A 10 page review of the shortcomings of the Clinton Health Care Reform Bill and the criticism it received. Suggests that public perception is what is really delaying effective health care reform and identifies medical savings plans as a real option for achieving this reform. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the disease with a decided focus on research and treatment. Both medical treatments and alternative therapies, such as the use of Lorenzo’s Oil, are discussed. Different types of dystrophies are explained . Bibliography lists 4 sources

This 8 page paper considers the problem of the survival of rural hospitals, and the economic issues related to health care delivery systems in the rural setting. This paper considers the constraints of the environment as well as the problem of recruiting medical professionals as factors assessed in the health care environment in Iowa. ...

6 pages in length. The writer discusses lupus in relation to pathophysiology, generalized outcomes, condition and treatment impact on the body, medical intervention, prevention, risk factors and demographics. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page discussion of necrotizing enterocolitis, a serious gastrointestinal disorder affecting approximately 2000 neonates per year in the United States alone. NEC is an acquired condition which is believed to result from an imbalance between gastrointestinal perfusion, enteric organisms, and enteral feeding. Medical management and surgical options are explored. Bibliography lists 5 ...

This 5 page paper looks at a case study (provided by the student), of a medical practice which was thriving until increased competition forced down prices and increased the hours worked by the practitioner. The paper looks for a way in which the business can be turned around through business planning, utilising core competencies and ...