Essays and Research Papers on Public Health Issues

This 8 paper provides an overview of waste in the healthcare system. The final recommendation includes the use of a holistic and preventative model. Government intervention is recommended and a move toward a single payer system is viewed as a viable solution. An abstract is included. Bibliography lists 5 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 ...

This 4 page paper takes a look at health care in America. The paper argues that the government should do something about the problem. A one page outline is included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This paper describes a political action plan to implement universal prescriptin coverage for senior citizens. Topics discuss include the motivating forces for such a plan, who in government is responsible for approval, and what organizations could be targeted to assist in passage of the plan. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

6 pages in length. Zimbabwe is in the midst of one of the most serious AIDS epidemics in the world. This paper takes a look at the AIDS in Zimbabwe, sex education in their schools, and government programs, all of which are trying to slow the spread of this deadly disease. Bibliography ...

A paper which considers the past and current implementation of the Medicare health system in Australia, and looks critically at current government policies regarding the introduction of a two tier health system. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 20 page research paper that addresses 8 questions on health status. Topics addressed are infant mortality, life expectancy, the medical model of health v. the social model, the medicalization of certain behaviors, and the meaning of role of government and the individual in maintaining health. Bibliography lists 25 sources.

5 pages. This paper gives a summation of the healthcare plans in place both in the United States and Denmark. The similarities or dissimilarities in both are of interest given the fact that the countries governments' operate in such different methods. The bibliograpy lists 5 sources.

This 8 page looks at the role played by government agencies in the regulation of healthcare services and assesses the impact on two regulations on healthcare providers; the privacy rule into the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 and the way the drug treatments are provided, including the use of unapproved drugs. ...

This 3 page paper looks at different types of healthcare entities, identifying three from the for-profit sector, three, nonprofit making sector and three government entities. The different types of entities other than complex and contrasted. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

A 5 page overview of the budgetary concerns which are resulting in inadequate staffing in many of Canada’s health care environments. Emphasizes the rising cost of health care noting that even though funding has increased substantially it has not kept up with increased cost. Comments on the use of unregulated health care workers, ...

This 6 page paper considers the way a healthcare agency can introduce a change to improve hand washing procedures. The paper starts by looking at the issue and the importance of hand washing and then considers the process of change that may be used. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 15 page report style paper (including 1 page outline) considers the different influences that may be felt by the new Primary Care Trusts (PCT) created under the reorganising of the NHS in the UK. The political, economic, social, technological, environmental and legal influences are examined and the way that this will impact on the ...

This 5 page paper discusses the U.S. health care system, why it needs reform and what those reforms might be. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper that begins with a brief introduction to what health counselors may do. The essay then explains specific strategies that have been shown to be effective: learning about motivation, counseling an obese person, and using other media. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing the Telehealth Ontario nursing system in Ontario, Canada. Telehealth Ontario is a free around the clock health care consultation service which has been available to Ontario citizens since February 2001. The service allows a patient to call a toll free number and talk instantly to health care professionals ...

This 5 page paper considers how independence for metal health clients may be promoted with both a practical and theoretical understanding of the situation. Included is consideration of those detained under sections 37 and 41 of the Mental Health Act. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of health care financial management. Examples are provided from for-profit, non-profit, and government organizations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

In a paper of two pages, the author writes about how the environmental factors as well as genetics can influence one's health. The author of this paper gives examples of particular diseases that are effected by the environment and genes. There are four sources cited in this paper.

This 4 page paper examines things done at the workplace related to the promotion of wellness. Research is provided to support the assumptions. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 5 page paper that discusses the applications and trends for e-health/tele-health in Canada, something that is strongly supported by the government. Specific examples are provided. The essay concludes with an overview of the network that is being attempted in the United States. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 20 page research paper that answers 6 questions pertaining to the health care delivery system in the US. Topics covered include the logistics of long- term care; problems associated with the treatment of mental illness; hospital administration and quality issues. Bibliography lists 16 sources.

A 4 page paper that begins with data regarding the incidence of infections in American hospitals each year. The essay reviews four articles on this topic, reporting the strategies to prevent infections. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 12 page paper looks at the issues that may be considered when there is to be integration of resource information management, Clinical information systems and fincial systems within a healthcare organisation The paper included definitions of the systems and considers aspects such as security, training and examples of the benefits of integration for ...

This 4-page paper provides an overview of the enterpreneurial process (including the four steps) and how it fits in with health care delivery. Bibliography lists 4 sources.