Essays and Research Papers on Medical Marijuana

A 5 pager paper that explores the medical dangers of diet fads, including anorexia, bulimia and diet drugs such as Fen-Phen and Redux. The paper also explores the psychological and societal influences behind dangerous diet fads. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page paper critiquing Linda Flynn's publication named above, an investigation into both observed and reported health practices of homeless urban women. Where medical records were lacking, the author attempted to estimate the level of health care these women had known previous to their homeless life. Limited to data collection only by ...

This 9 page paper addresses the issues surrounding women's health with a focus on federal funding. Issues include abortion, welfare and medical research as being gender related in terms of decision making. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 5 page overview of existence of and the dangers presented by antibiotic resistant bacteria. Includes specific information regarding persistent and resistant bacteria in the Tulalip medical waste landfill in Marysville, Washington. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

An 8 page discussion of the factors affecting health care for the elderly. Discusses the increasing life spans, the ever-improving medical technology, health rationing and managed care. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

As health care costs soar, health care providers and governmental agencies have struggled to determine the cost effectiveness of procedures, clinical processes and medical settings. This 11 page paper reflects the nature of cost benefits analysis and the implications for the health care industry. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the inevitable decline in health care and the cost of that reduction. Opinions vary from consumer to HMO provider to physician to hospital. There is perhaps no one solution to the problem but rather it is compromise in many instances which appears to offer the best solution to the problems ...

An 11 page overview of managed care citing the pros and cons of HMOs and PPOs. The writer focuses on past abuses and how these have been mitigated by the combined efforts of public, business, medical professionals and the government. Also discussed are changes in Medicare/Medicaid laws and its effects on the ...

A 6 page research paper which provides an overview of the managed health care industry. The writer wades through the alphabet-soup categories of managed health care to provide lucid explanations of the two major types before examining which is best for employers as well as how they impact the quality of medical care which patients ...

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 ...

An 11 page paper that explores H.R. 323 (1995), particularly the medical savings account portion of the bill and how that has been applied to subsequent legislation concerning tax-deferred health care proposals. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page essay on some of the benefits realized through the efforts of the nation's space programs. Critics maintain that the billions spent on space exploration would be better used in other ways, that there are no actual benefits realized aside from boosted egos. Topics the paper addresses include: ozone studies, medical ...

19 pages worth of essays on specific policy analyses ranging from the provision of medical services for the homeless to increasing the driving age, and more. Available as an entire document or sold separately in 2-3 page essays. No Bibliography.

A very thorough 20 page research paper discussing the various prejudices and other social problems faced by Battered women. Focuses on many relevant sub-topics including : immigrant women, adolescent women, women's inability to "leave" their abuser, and the difficulties they face in receiving proper medical treatment. Bibliography lists 14 sources. Keywords : spousal ...

This 5 page paper compares and contrasts two journal articles on domestic violence. One is by a medical team whose purpose was to determine characteristics related to the involved persons and the other was by a police officer who offered a profile of the typical batterer and the three phases in the violence cycle. Bibliography ...

29 pages worth of in-depth essay responses to questions concerning medical ethics, AIDS, euthanasia, the Hippocratic Oath, and more. An EXCELLENT resource for pre-med and early med students. No Bibliography.

A 70 page thesis supporting the hypothesis that hospital information systems technologies have created the need for increased focus upon confidentiality and security. The writer provides examples such as the UCSF Medical Center, and demonstrates the ineffective application of training and protocol that could support a breach of patient rights in their IS processes. Bibliography ...

This 5 page reflective essay examines the greatest issue of all in health . . . death. How and when is medical intervention justified? What does a faithful person believe? Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page report discusses. The ways in which the modern medical system in the United States treats women unfairly. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page look at adolescent depression and its links with adolescent suicide. Concludes that although depression sometimes leads to suicide, it seldom does so in the absence of some psychopathological factor which makes the individual exhibit suicidal tendencies. Suggests the problem is a complex one and not one for self-styled preventions and ...

5 pages in length. Discord among human beings is a normal, daily event at all stages of life; however, it is the manner in which such antagonism is addressed that determines how effective the outcome will ultimately be. The writer discusses that while the medical community utilizes a number of psychological techniques as ...

A 9 page research paper on the age groups and other demographics who have experienced the medical and psychological benefits of music therapy. The writer presents the benefits of music therapy in terms of case studies and a discussion of various treatment programs. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 1 page 1200 word essay outlining the writer's reasons for wanting to attend medical school. Previous experiences, future goals, and an overwhelming desire not just to be a part of the field-- but to excel-- are among the many sub-topics discussed.

A 10 page discussion of the differences in an occupation and a profession. Discusses professional ethics and codes of conduct. Utilizes specific examples confronting the medical profession to illustrate professional responsibility and how that responsibility can sometimes be adversely impacted. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 2 page paper which defines medical liability and examines how liability is shared by both staff nurses and hospital administrators. Bibliography lists 3 sources.