Essays and Research Papers on Medical Marijuana

This 5-page paper discusses a case study involving patient Jack Burns and nurse Cecelia Langer, and the ethical/legal concept of informed consent. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper addresses the topic of body mass index (BMI) and describes why this is important. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7-page paper analyzes an interview with a principal of an optometric practice (healthcare organization) in Pennsylvania. Topics covered include teamwork and collaboration, conflict management, workforce diversity and ethics. Recommendations for change are included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5-page paper discusses the need for policies in treating undocumented immigrants, especially in the areas of preventative healthcare. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7-page paper explores healthcare technology and electronic health systems when it comes to improving patient safety and reducing instances of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI). Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper that presents a case study of this hospital in Cedar Rapids. Hospital readmissions are costly for patients and families and also for hospitals. The paper discusses readmission rates, stakeholders, hospital culture, data collected, and systems used to collect data. Statistical data included. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 10-page paper is a literature review about the importance of friends, family and neighbors on patient compliance when it comes to healthcare. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

An 18 page paper which argues that ageism affects the medical treatment received by the elderly in this country, and other countries as well. The paper presents information relating to how the elderly are treated as a whole, through the workplace, government, and society, which serves to help support the problems with ageism as it involves medical treatment. An ...

A 9 page paper which discusses the various medical and psychological knowledge associated with homosexuality. Both sides of the argument are provided, that being homosexuality is normal and abnormal. The paper concludes that homosexuality is an abnormal medical condition that is genetically inherited, much like alcoholism. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

(5 pp) McMillen originally published this classical work in 1963, and has now been updated with the help of his grandson. The original author, S.I. McMillen is now over a hundred years old, and his age alone would tempt some of us to give credit to his work. Hs professional life included that of ...

A 5 page paper which examines the professional behavior of nurses and other medical professionals as seen in Anne Fadinman's book "The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down." The paper also presents an overall examination of this book as it relates to the clash of two perspectives, the American medical profession and the Hmong people. No additional sources cited. ...

This is a 5 page paper discussing the effectiveness of an 8-week rehabilitation program. An 8-week program within a ten-bed facility is evaluated regarding its substance abuse rehabilitation and effectiveness for pregnant, homeless teen clients and is compared with other programs and research. The program addresses health, psychological and social issues in addition to substance ...

A 9 page paper discussing the feasibility of Good Health Hong Kong, manufacturer of formulations used in traditional Chinese medicine and operator of traditional pharmacies, expanding to London, San Francisco, New York and Sydney. The paper discusses the rise of the mainstream medical community in the US, the trend toward increased patient involvement in their own health care ...

8 pages in length. Many of the Asante are religiously confused due to the many religions that have been placed upon them. Because of this confusion, their methods of healing and spirituality can become clouded and mixed, pulling certain beliefs from each religion to create a hodge-podge of medical practices. The poverty is another problem contributing to the ...

A 5 page paper discussing this case in which the Supreme Court ruled that a ventilator-dependent student should be attended by a school-provided nurse for the entire time the student is at school. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires school districts to provide related services but not direct medical services aside from those required for disability ...

5 pages. By looking at the use of both the measures of central tendency and the measures of variance within the patient counseling profession, we will determine how these can help the medical counseling practitioner. In addition to that discussion in Section A, Section B of this paper will consider how frequently these tools are utilized in the are ...

This 12 page report discusses the debate regarding who or who should not receive certain forms of medical treatment or health care and the many questions the issue presents. In this climate of ostensibly “compassionate conservatism,” far too many people, in a wide array of life circumstances, are without access to, much less the money to afford ...

This 5 page report discusses a qualitative research report published under the auspices of the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Various factors of the research is considered, as well as the value in implementing such a guideline. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 9 page paper discussing the symptoms, diagnosis, treatments and legal, ethical and cultural considerations in the treatment of bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, currently affects over 2 million people in the United States. The disorder consists of a combination of mania, hypomania, and depression. The current edition of ...

This is a 5 page paper discussing the moral standing of animal rights. The arguments for the moral rights of animals covers a great many aspects in regards to moral obligation, natural rights of man and animals, utilitarianism and man’s exploitation of anything or anyone it considers inferior to himself. While many argue that the ...

This is a 5 page paper discussing the idea of preservation of other species in the modern world. As the modern world population continues to grow to over 5 billion, the arguments of the preservation of other species shifts from the preservation of other species to the preservation of our own. At what point do ...

A 5 page paper which examines the various aspects of a career as a health information technician focusing a great deal on medical coding. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

5 pages in length. Considered an extension of a woman's natural ability to nurture and tend to others, the image of nurses and nursing as a profession historically fell into the more traditional female role where the majority of women went unpaid for their services. It was a clear presumption that women's contributions -- ...

13 pages in length. With a strong emphasis upon prevention, more and more contemporary health maintenance facilities are deciding to act upon potential medical conditions long before they arise. Incorporating nurse-led secondary prevention clinics for sufferers of coronary heart disease (CHD) who have already experienced myocardial infarction, these facilities effectively train their patients ...

A 7 page paper which discusses loss and grief and taking care of oneself as it relates to social services. The loss and grief discussed involve that which is experienced with the terminally ill child, during illness and following death. The social services illustrated involve the medical profession. Bibliography lists 4 sources.