Essays and Research Papers on Medical Marijuana

16 pages in length. The Merriam Webster Collegiate Dictionary defines privacy as one's right to freedom from unauthorized intrusion. Clearly, this definition does not reflect contemporary society and the myriad ways in which personal information is readily collected; from medical records to workplace surveillance to personal computers, virtually no one's privacy is protected in ...

15 pages in length. As nursing has moved forward into the twenty-first century, has the industry earned any more respect and admiration than it had over one hundred years ago? Indeed, it can readily be argued that men continue to hold both superiority and power within today's medical community, inasmuch as nurses' responsibilities include ...

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the current healthcare environment, and outlines the arguments surrounding the use of managed care scenarios. This paper outlines the central elements related to cost-containment measures in healthcare and also defines why questions of medical ethics come into play in the development of these types of operations. Bibliography lists ...

This 12-page-paper presents an in-depth discussion of the treatment of patients who have cultural or religious beliefs that cause them to refuse standard medical treatments. It opens with a discussion of the globalization of the world and the fact that the world is becoming a blended melting pot of cultural diversity. It moves into an ...

A 2 page paper which discusses and article titled “Eastman Kodak: Kodak unveils state-of-the-art traveling mobile lab.” Mobile imaging is being used in many different industries around the country. From beauty makeovers, to portable medical equipment, the options open to mobile imaging is incredible. No additional sources cited.

A 6 page paper evaluating the long-term performance of this mutual fund. Investing in major drug firms, health service organizations (i.e., HMOs) and medical equipment manufacturers and distributors, this fund shows promise for continued growth regardless of whatever level of volatility exists in the stock market at any given time. This fund consistently has been ...

A 20 page paper which addresses the issue of homelessness in Los Angeles, with specific reference to the Latino population. Issues, other than dire situations, addressed include positive contributions such as recent small businesses. Also included is some economical information which is directly related to the Latino population and medical insurance. While these subjects are not ...

A 26 page paper. Four questions were posed for this paper; the responses to those questions are embedded in the text. Those questions are: Is it morally acceptable to use data obtained in Nazi Germany during World War II? Is the data so valuable that we should allow its use for treatments, etc.? By ...

This 3-page paper analyzes a study containing a chi-square test, one that measured the relationship between longer palliative postings for physicians and their confidence and ability to handle end-of-life patient issues. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 24 page discussion of the bioethics surrounding the controversial diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. This paper explores the question of whether this condition has been created by overzealous parents, teachers, doctors, and the pharmaceutical industry.

This is a 7 page paper discussing the interest, ideology, threats, domestic factors, commitments, military strategy and international policy of the “new” Russia. Within the past century, Russia, the largest country in the world in area with a population of over 144,500,000, has undergone a great deal of structural change. The Russian Empire under the ...

A 62 page research paper that provides a comprehensive synopsis of the literature on the physical, emotional and psychosocial issues and challenges the spinal cord-injured patient must face. Besides the obvious physical challenges, there are numerous secondary medical and health conditions that can and often do emerge during the months and years following this type ...

5 pages in length. The primary objective of a health care delivery system is "to enable all citizens to access health care services that are cost-effective and that meet certain preestablished standards of quality" (Shi et al, 1998, p. PG); however, the system has failed the elderly populace time and time again, rendering it ...

This is a 5 page paper discussing ethical perspectives of why people should not continue with the practice of organ trafficking. The growing need for kidney transplants worldwide has led to an increase in international criminals organizations dealing in organ trafficking. Within the European market, these organizations are “pressuring poor Eastern Europeans into selling their ...

A 4 page examination of the potential that gene therapy holds for the future. Providing specific examples of how gene therapy might be utilized to address alcoholism and such debilitating conditions as multiple sclerosis, the author contends that gene therapy is sure to gain societal acceptance as time goes on. As the general public ...

A 3 page contention that the role of pharmacists in today's health care environment is progressively becoming more involved in patient welfare. This transition, although deeply resented by much of the medical arena, is justified given that the degree of knowledge which pharmacists have in regard to drugs could be expected to decrease the ...

A 16 page overview of the underlying reasons for the discrimination and injustices faced by Australia's aborigine population. These injustices permeate practically every aspect of aborigine life, aspects ranging from the need to secure proper medical care to the need to pursue an education. From the European peoples first interaction with the aboriginals, to their placement of ...

A 3 page exploration of the suggestion that alien beings should be allowed to abduct involuntary human subjects for lethal medical experiments provided that they give humanity a cure for all current and future viral diseases (including AIDS). The author utilizes John Stewart Mill's utilitarian approach to first validate and then to discredit the logic of ...

A 5 page review of an article published in the "Journal of the Society of Pediatric Nurses". Researchers Charmaine Kleiber and Ann Marie McCarthy investigate the interaction that occurs between parents and children when the child is undergoing urethral catherization. The researchers decided to investigate this question knowing that the findings would be useful ...

Improving the quality of healthcare is one the biggest priorities in the nursing profession. However, not everyone has the same treatments compared to the majority, which also extends to parts of the population, who do not receive the proper medical help they need such as women who are more likely to suffer with ischemic heart ...

A 5 page overview of cardiac emergencies and the resources they require. The author contends that cardiac emergencies not only necessitate immediate action on the part of emergency health care personnel but also a conscientious public, adequate emergency equipment and facilities, and appropriately trained transport personnel. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

During the 1970's EMI and Glaxo made leaps forward with innovative products; EMI and the CAT scanner and Glaxo with Zantac. Despite the levels of innovation only one firm succeeded; EMI failed while Glaxo succeeded, This 4 page paper considers why and how the differences in performance that led to this outcome arose. The bibliography ...

5 pages in length. The writer offers a general book analysis of Coulter's third in a series of four books. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which discusses and summarizes the book “Divided Legacy: A History of the Schism in Medical Thought” by Harris L. Coulter, as it discusses the history of medicine in relationship to various forms of thought, as well as it involves the lack of attention on the field of homeopathy. Coulter’s book is an intensive look at ...

A 5 page paper which discusses the portrayal of AIDS in the movie “Jeffrey.” The movie addresses interpersonal relationships between homosexuals who are dealing with varying experiences related to AIDS. It is not a movie which discusses the medical aspects, or the treatments available, but rather talks of how people react, particularly in gay circles. No additional sources cited. ...