Essays and Research Papers on Medical Marijuana

A 5 page paper examining the ethical questions posed by the controversial medical experimentation from 1890 to 1940 as chronicled in Subjected to Science: Human Experimentation in America Before the Second World War (1995) by Susan Lederer. Specifically considered is the evolving assertion it is more ethically acceptable to use animals as laboratory subjects ...

Leishmani Donovani is a parasite carried by flies and known to have wiped out nearly 70% of the population in one region of the Southern Sudan from the late 1980's through the early 1990's. Issues concerning geographic spreading of the parasite & its disease course/symptoms, variations of Leishmania Donovani, etc; -- are examined in this ...

Endometriosis is a common problem among women during their reproductive years. In this 3 page paper, the writer discusses the general characteristics of Endometriosis, its occurrence, symptoms, and relevant statistics. The writer looks at the difficulty medical practitioners face in teaching women how to prevent a condition of this nature and the possibility of ...

This 5 page paper analyzes the controversy surrounding the use of the heparin flush. Two articles which look at the medical dilemma are compared and contrasted. No other sources are cited.

11 pages in length. Jet lag has been traced to a disruption of sleep patterns, and many who either research the effects or experience them agree that the most effective treatment centers on treating sleep disruption. The manner of treatment is controversial, however. There are proprietary sleep-inducing drugs and there is naturally-occurring melatonin. ...

A 5 page proposal evaluating the financial aspects of establishing an advertising campaign aimed at reducing the risk of head injury among 16-29 year olds, along with a manner of determining a statistical test that will yield the most realistic view of any cost savings that could be realized by advertising rather than in rehabilitative ...

A 12 page paper defining euthanasia and physician assisted suicide. Provides a history of the issues and includes an examination of the legal, ethical, religious, and medical facets. Relates the specifics of court cases revolving around Karen Ann Quinlin and Dr. Jack Kevorkian and provides a brief biographical outline of Dr. Kevorkian. ...

A 3 page review of the book by Lynn Payer and Kerr L. White comparing the diversity of medical systems in the United States, England, West Germany, and France. Discusses the cultural bias of these systems and points out that even the all-powerful United States has its problems in healthcare, problems which arise largely ...

During the Kennedy Administration, the phrase 'New Frontier' referred to a domestic policy proposing to reduce unemployment, increase education funding, improve housing, offer medical care to the elderly, reduce taxes, and protect civil rights. Kennedy's 'New Frontier' became Johnson's 'War on Poverty'. This 2 page paper explores the experiences of Philip Caputo as ...

An 8 page research paper on the Nazi Doctors and their activities in World War II. The writer details the background of euthanasia and medical experimentation, its use in the death camps, and the current application of the information. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper that discusses the fact that Furman v. Georgia (1972) and Gregg v. Georgia (1976) findings have led to many opposing dictates in regards capital punishment. Among other cases, they are the basis of how prisoners are treated by the justice system, especially those awaiting execution on death row. However, these ...

The sociolegal controversy over an individual's right to die is one that has attempted to re-define death and to question when it actually occurs (i.e., brain death or heart death ?). This 2 page essay looks at the infamous Karen Quinlan case in which the Supreme Court granted Ms. Quinlan's family the right to let ...

A 15 page research paper on iridology, what it is and how it works. The writer details the history of iridology, the methods used for diagnosis, the meaning of structures in the iris, and how it is currently accepted in the medical world. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

13 pages in length. A comprehensive overview of how Biofeedback is used by medical practitioners to manage pain. Instruments and techniques are evaluatively examined. The role of brainwave activity and the procedural operations involved in successful biofeedback are also discussed in considerable detail. The writer concludes with a detailing of research and trends in the ...

A 10 page research paper on the medical and psychological effects of persons with hyperhidrosis and current treatments for the condition. The writer focuses on surgery, a proven method of treatment, but presents up to date medicinal treatments currently studied and tested. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

An 11 page research paper on pulmonary tuberculosis in which the writer focuses upon the disease's causes, frequency, spread, and effects. Cavities, or holes in the lungs can develop in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis when the host response to the infecting organisms unleashes its destructive potential on the host cells as well, leading to liquefaction ...

This 3 page research paper, provides bulleted points that pertain to emergency law enforcement, emergency communication and emergency medical services, as outlined by FEMA protocols. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 10 page research paper examines the issue of tort reform in regards to medical malpractice. The writer discusses the topic in general and specifically looks at the statutes of Oregon and Virginia as exemplary. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 15 page research paper discusses the factors that should be considered when a hospital purchases an electronic medical records (EMR) system. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the value and limitations of using simulation training in a medical environment. Three questions are answered; the benefits of simulation training, the limitations of simulation training, and the situations in which simulation training is best used.

This 8-page paper demonstrates what needs to happen in response to a Denial of Service (DOS) on a fictitious medical practice. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper briefly reviews three articles from the professional medical literature. Potential problems in anticoagulant therapy, particularly problems with the new anticoagulant Xarelto are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper presents an executive summary that pertains to the Saint Louis Medical Center's efforts to obtain Magnet status. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper analyzes the Medicare requirements for reimbursement of medical services provided by physician assistants, nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 10 page paper present the pro and con sides of the national debate over abortion. The paper also describes the basic principles that govern medical ethics, as well as various ethical models of philosophy. Bibliography lists 10 sources.