Essays and Research Papers on Medical Marijuana

This 5 page paper responds to different questions, most of which involve medical coding beginning with the constructs that affect medical coding. Other topics include cost shifting, time studies, case mix management, implementing electronic medical records and ethical lapses of two physicians discussing a patient while riding in an elevator. Bibliography lists 5 sources. ...

A 6 page paper discussing the medicalization of normal physiological processes, using in vitro fertilization and childbirth as examples. Some very natural physiological characteristics of women of reproductive age more often than not are treated as medical conditions requiring medical attention. The purpose here is to review the advantages and disadvantages of regarding ...

The medical malpractice cap has long been an argument between medical providers who have come to believe the only option might be to walk out on their high insurance premiums and their careers and attorneys who believe their clients should never have to take the fall for faulty medical practices. Both sides have valid arguments, ...

In a paper of three pages, the author writes about an article concerning patient-centered medical homes. The author of this paper writes a critical analysis of the article called Guiding Transformation: How Medical Practices Can Become Patient-Centered Medical Homes and the eight outlined change guidelines. There is one source cited in this paper.

A 12 page paper discussing some of the current research into what the actual physical effects of long-term marijuana might be. Studies of controlled subjects indicate that the effects of varying levels of THC generally last no more than 24 hours, but other researchers have concluded that lung function of long-term marijuana smokers is ...

Since the end of World war II, growing the cannabis plant has been deemed illegal - mostly in fear that the psychoactive effect afforded by smoking marijuana would lead to use of the more addictive and harmful substances as well as criminal behavior. Many states now recognize the validity of marijuana use in certain ...

This 5 page report discusses hemp (Cannabis sativa, C. indica), part of the same plant family as marijuana. Hemp does not have the narcotic kick that marijuana does. Its value lies in its fibers. Hemp fibers are twice as long and stronger than cotton fibers and are generally more versatile than the soybean, cotton plant ...

This 5 page paper argues that marijuana should be legalized due to the fact that individuals should be able to make their own choices. The opposing view is refuted with argument as well as evidence showing that marijuana is not harmful anyway. Annotated bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 99 page paper. The revenue cycle is the process by which services are provided, charges are made, cash is generated. It includes all the functions from scheduling the patient through final bill resolution. Medical practices, hospitals and other health care facilities lose money because claims are denied. This paper addresses numerous issues involved in ...

8 pages in length. A fast-paced society is at risk for multiple negligent issues, not the least of which concerns that of medical negligence. Australia is just one of many countries that have fallen victim to overworked, undertrained practitioners whose focus is not always upon the patient's best interests. Personal and professional ...

A 5 page discussion of the ethical and medical reasons for either allowing or excluding family members during certain emergency medical situations. Emphasizes that the decision as to whether or not to allow family member attendance is really dependent on the family and the patient. While some family members obviously provide a needed ...

A 5 page overview of ovarian cancer from a medical perspective. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 100 page paper closely examining extant literature and proposing a study to be conducted investigating methods of containing the costs of medical care in America. Formerly an issue of "worth any price," that old view of health care has come under the scrutiny of the pragmatic as economic reality has set in and ...

A 4 page paper describing AIDS, the symptoms associated with the disease, and how it can affect the emergency medical teams. Bibliography included.

In 6 pages the author discusses the social impact, the medical impact, and the financial impact of AIDS. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 7 page paper examines the practice of euthanasia, or the right to die, its pros and cons within both the medical and religious communities in America and the world.

A 6 page psychiatry model case written in a format generally required of medical students and interns. Includes present illness history, mental status, etc..

A 3 page essay explaining why a Russian medical student has chosen to pursue a degree in Internal Medicine. No additional sources cited.

A paper which considers medical ethics with regard to professional codes of practice and Seedhouse's Ethical Grid, with reference to a specific case study.

This 6-page paper is an argumentative essay against tort reform in the area of medical malpractice suits.

This 40 page paper provides an overview of the use of artificial neural networks for interpretation of medical data. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

An 18 page paper which examines the current diagnosis and treatment of this common medical condition. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 6 page paper which indicates that anabolic steroids are beneficial in many medical applications. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the medical condition known as "obstetric fistula" briefly. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses lung cancer: its etiology, pathophysiology, medical management, nursing interventions and patient education. Bibliography lists 5 sources.