Essays and Research Papers on Medicine / Mixed issues

A 5 page paper. Brain injury and damage occurs more often than most people think. This research paper offers the incidence of brain damage, discusses some of the types of brain damage and explains the likelihood of individuals with brain damage regaining different functions. A brief overview of some therapies used in these cases is ...

5 pages in length. If Lance Armstrong has not succumbed to the seemingly insurmountable obstacles that have plagued his personal and professional life thus far, there is no reason on earth to believe that anything thrown his way at this point could influence the sheer fortitude Armstrong possesses when faced with adversity. Clearly, ...

A 5 page contention that public health is both impacted and addressed by a number of technological advancements. Indeed, often the effectiveness of the health care industry hinges on its ability to accept and incorporate new technologies into its fabric. One of these advancements is the Internet. Emphasizes that the Internet is ...

This 20 page paper compares different models of clinical supervision. The writer considers the Integrated Developmental Model and the Discrimination Model, noting similarities and difference as well as discussing ho they may be practically and conceptually used by supervisors. After this the paper goes on to compare these to the Skovholt and Ronnestad Model. The ...

6 pages in length. Drs. Jarvis and Barrett's article entitled How Quackery Sells attempts to educate the masses with regard to what they believe as being false – and sometimes harmful – claims made by alternative medicine practitioners. The authors explain that quackery, unproven medical claims that allegedly heal various ailments and illness, ...

A 6 page paper which discusses cultural concerns and differences that EMS workers may encounter. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper that discusses arguments for and against euthanasia. The writer presents an argument in favor of euthanasia. The different categories of euthanasia are explained as are living wills. Data from polls are included as are data from the Netherlands where euthanasia has been practiced for more than 25 years. Bibliography lists 6 ...

6 pages in length. Since the very first move toward humanizing the medical industry, quality of life has been a standard for measuring a patient's outcome. Indeed, while there may be medical procedures still to be applied to a particular disease or condition, the individual's quality of life must first be considered before deciding ...

A 7 page overview of the natural and synthetic sources of creatine. Notes the common utilization of the synthetic form of this substance as a dietary supplement by athletes. Emphasizes that while there are few reported negative physiological impacts of this practice, few studies have been completed in general. Urges that individuals ...

This 5 page paper compares the potential of stem cell transplants with bone marrow transplantation, particularly as it concerns certain diseases. Autoimmune diseases and disorders noted are multiple sclerosis, paralysis, and specifically Takayasu Arteritis and Polyarteritis Nodosa. These are each discussed, and general research on stem cells and bone marrow transplantation is provided. ...

A 5 page research paper that investigates the cost, for emotional and financial, to families of patients who are in a vegetative or comatose state, but who did not indicate their wishes regarding aggressive medical intervention. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

In an argument that has gone on for decades, we are still forced to consider whether we as a society have a right to determine, if certain members of our society should, or should not be "allowed" to have children. Although the argument continues, there now seems to be a different set of legal ...

A 7 page paper discussing usage and cost considerations for North Carolina Wayne Memorial Hospital. Located in a rural area without a city of any great size within a comfortable driving distance, North Carolina Wayne Memorial can use the experiences of other hospitals and the profits generated by their MRI capabilities as justification for adding MRI to its ...

A 12 page overview of the far reaching effects of dioxins such as chlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (CDDs), chlorinated dibenzofurans (CDFs), and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Notes that although some dioxins are produced naturally, many are produced as pollutants from industrial applications and such activities as the incineration of waste products. Outlines the impacts of these ...

A 7 page research paper, which discusses how staff resistance, can sabotage efforts to meet JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations) accreditation. The paper takes the form of using a member of a nursing home staff as the narrator. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

5 pages. A discussion of amyloidosis with a focus on the classification of amyloidosis as well as the histological diagnosis of the disease. Includes information on leads to follow in order to not misdiagnose amyloidosis and information on the treatment of amyloidosis as a secondary disease. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 6 page paper explores the new rapid testing procedures for diagnosing TB. Details concerning specimen collection and processing are also touched on. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A seven page paper which looks at the arguments for and against stem cell research, with reference to the use of foetal tissue and adult stem cells, and considers the pragmatic, medical and ethical elements surrounding the issue. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 15 page research paper that examines the professional nursing literature pertaining to the definition and treatment of chronic pain. Bibliography lists 19 sources.

Written as a tutorial, this 5 page paper reviews three journal articles regarding breast cancer treatment. One article addresses the effects of adjuvant therapy; one addresses uncertainty experiences of women living with breast cancer after they have had treatment; and the last one looked at the ways women cope after being diagnosed and having had ...

An 8 page research paper that applies the 'whole image' approach to negotiating conflict to the health care industry. Today, health care in this country faces a number of difficulties that necessitates health professionals becoming involved in intense negotiation processes in order to reach satisfactory conclusions. However, health professional training has not traditionally encompassed negotiation ...

A 7 page research paper that investigates the components that a model treatment program for diabetes (hypothetically located at a large, metropolitan hospital) should include. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 8 page paper considers the framework and condition of dental care in Australia. The duel system of public and private care is discussed with an emphasis is on the inadequacies of the public system and the problems which may be faced when a health care cared holder needs to visit a dentist. The ...

This 150 page paper outlines a dissertation on the restoration of the spirit as the primary element in the treatment of patients with anorexia nervosa. This paper considers the overall problem of eating disorders in general and the impact that alternative treatment options, including natural health perspectives, have on the development of successful treatment for anorexia ...

A 4 page research paper (plus half-page abstract) that argues that the initial assessment of an emergency situation, with particular emphasis on the significance of vital signs, is instrumental in obtaining a positive patient outcome. To substantiate this argument, the writer turns to scholarly articles in peer-reviewed journals that detail scenarios in which the crucial ...