Essays and Research Papers on Public Health Issues

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of electronic health records. Focus is given to organizations that provide accreditation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page paper arguing that privatization of health care is the best route for America to adopt to insure that all have access to health care. Privatization is the only route by which consumers can become more familiar with the true costs of their own health care, and evidence indicates that most will work to control ...

This 7-page paper focuses on tertiary prevention and its impact on health care. Also discussed are primary and secondary prevention methods. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 10 page paper looks at the way in which performance assessment takes place in a National Health Service. After defining what is meant by performance assessment and considering its' goals and manifestations within the NHS performance assessment is then considered from three different perspectives; the legal perspective, the professional perspective and the ethical ...

A fifteen page paper which considers the important role of social support networks in relation to issues of women’s health care, with specific reference to the issue of substance abuse among pregnant women and the strategies available through the social support model for addressing the relevant social and medical concerns. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

7 pages. Today in health care the status quo is changing dramatically. People in the healthcare profession realize that while above-and-beyond performance might help them hold onto their current jobs, they are skeptical that opportunities for advancement exist along the well-defined pathways of the past. This paper examines the new socio-economic trends and ...

8 pages in length. The writer discusses how public opinion and AARP help to effect changes with regard to long term health care. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the applications, properties, and problems associated with this widely used herbicide. This paper outlines the regulatory provisions which are in place in regard to drinking water and food regulations to protect human health. A discussion of the manner in which the chemical breaks down when it enters the ...

This 5 page report discusses the 1993 movie “Philadelphia” starring Tom Hanks. “Philadelphia” is a sensitive and heartbreaking examination of the affect of AIDS on family, friends, and the people who interact with an AIDS victim. After seeing the movie, the question can be asked as to how the movie helps in learning about health care communication. The question has to ...

A 6 page paper that discusses some of the health problems people without access may experience and compares these to the objectives in Health People 2010. Four health issues are mentioned with data regarding those who experience that issue. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 6 page report discusses healthcare issues in Germany and the problems and challenges it has to face in the past twenty years. Many of the same issues that have confronted other nations -- universal insurance coverage, healthcare reform, services for at-risk populations, ever-increasing budget concerns, and more -- have proven to be problems for Germany as well. Elected officials, healthcare ...

An 8 page discussion of the unique needs experienced by the elderly patient. This paper notes the elderly are a growing component of the population and insist that their needs must be met even in spite of economic difficulties in doing so. In addition to the ravages of disease, the community health care ...

This 4-page paper describes changes in health care during the past 10 years from the perspetive of a health care worker. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 7 page exploration of the relationship that exists between an ever increasing lifespan and ever-evolving technology and healthcare efficiency. The author explores the differences that exist between the U.S. healthcare system and those found in the U.K. and Canada. The conclusion is reached that all three of these systems are struggling to keep up with ...

This 5 page paper is written in a parts. The first part explains the link between changes in demographics and changes in the demand for healthcare, the second part looks at what is meant by global threats a health. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 7 page review of the history, rules, and regulations pertaining to CBOCs. This paper emphasizes the variability of CBOCs and makes suggestions for needs assessments. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 4 page review of PACE and PACENET, programs reflecting Pennsylvania's effort to help the elderly deal with the costs of their prescription drugs. This paper traces the history of these programs and comments on their success. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses robotics surgery. Specifically, this paper addresses the history of robotics in surgery, economic matters, advantages and disadvantages, and more. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper dicusses the issue of date rape. Specifically, this paper discusses the history of date rape, provides the opinions of the author of the paper on the subject, and provides opposing viewpoints as well. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 9 page paper which examines the history of AIDS and its presence in society today. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 3 page paper compares long-term care in Canada and Finland, how it reflects the country’s history, values and culture, and how the two are similar or different. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper supports the thesis that ETS is a political, and not a health, issue. The history of the smoking wars is included. Medical evidence pointing to the ambiguity of the topic is included. Bibliography lists 10 sources .

This 8 page paper examines the history of AIDS and AIDS research. It is argued that more research needs to be done or more people will die. The concept of the AIDS vaccine is explored. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the history and background of pregnant women who smoke as well as the consequences of their habit. Furthermore, this paper offers a variety of possible solutions to this problem. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 10 page paper dicusses Tourette's Syndrome. This paper examines the history of the disease, the methods of treatment, research studies, and diagnostic criteria, among other facts. Bibliography lists 5 sources.