Adult Obesity: Causes And Effects
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A 5 page paper. More than 60 percent of the American public is overweight or obese and more than 280,000 people die every year as a result of obesity. Obesity causes numerous physical, psychological and social problems. This paper discusses the causes of obesity and its effects on the obese adult. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Advance Directives
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Every individual has the right and responsibility for their own life and decisions and, if they should ever find themselves in a position where their quality of life is threatened by continued medical intervention, they should have the right to decide not to receive that treatment. This 5 page paper explores the Patient Self Determination Act of 1990 as it relates to advance directives such as the living will or the designation of a health proxy. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Advanced Practice Nursing
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A 10 page paper discussing the continuing evolution of advanced practice nursing and the resistance it receives from physician groups. Nurse practitioners and other advanced practice nurses have filled significant roles in US health care for years. They have legal rights and the technical expertise to take on much of the burden of providing direct health care services, generally under the supervision of an MD. This advanced practice niche is a hybrid position arising from increasing pressures on the still-evolving health care American health care system; it is a position respected in the profession and welcomed by patients. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Advances in Body-Scan Imaging Technologies
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A 15 page paper discussing the technology involved in computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, positron emission tomography (PET), and single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). Though medical imaging technology seemed to languish for nearly a generation without much technological advance beyond that which allowed the creation of various approaches, the continuing evolution of the entire health care system seems to be creating an environment in which additional technological advance not only is encouraged but then embraced when it emerges. Managed care’s “bean counting” approach to finance discouraged imaging advance in past years, but ultimately may well be the single most important factor in continuing technological advance in imaging techniques. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Advocacy - World Vision's Hope Initiative
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A 10 page paper. World Vision launched the Hope Initiative specifically to combat the epidemic of HIV/AIDS. This essay discusses the socio-political and organizational contexts of this group's advocacy efforts, explains the type of advocacy the group performs and discuses the socio-political aspects of this global group's work. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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African Americans And The Health Care System
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This 17 page paper reports the health status of African-Americans in the U.S. Statistics about the incidence of specific diseases and mortality rates among Black Americans as compared to White Americans are reported. The essay includes a discussion of the barriers to quality health care services. For instance, Black women are more likely to die of colon, rectal and breast cancer and Black men are more than twice as likely to die of prostrate cancer. The writer then turns to report the racial and ethnic composition of physicians as well as that of medical students. The discussion includes a few suggestions for correcting this inequity in quality health care. Statistical data included. Bibliography lists 27 sources.
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African Americans in Rural Georgia, Diabetes, and Community Healthcare Planning
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In six pages this paper examines the growing problem of diabetes among the African American ethnic communities in Georgia, Rabun County in particular, in an overview that considers how the problem has been addressed, the development of community goals to deal with the problem, and how such a community plan to achieve these goals can be implemented. Four sources are listed in the bibliography. TGafamdia.rtf
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African Quarantine Of AIDS
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The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) which develops into acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is spreading, literally unchecked, in sub-Saharan Africa. This 5 page paper argues that the need for solutions, the use of segregation or the quarantine of those with the disease is thought to be the best solution to halting and, perhaps, reversing the trend toward annihilation. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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AIDS/HIV and the Third World
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An 18 page examination of the socio-economic factors which have translated into the AIDS epidemic in the third world. The author defines AIDS and HIV, describing their causes and potentials for societal address. Third world poverty and the social inequalities and inefficiencies (traceable partially to colonialism) which exist in these countries are blamed for this epidemic. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
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AIDS/HIV IN GREATER ORLANDO, FLORIDA AREA
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This 6 page paper discusses specific needs in the area of patient care in the Orlando Florida area in respect to AIDs/HIV. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Allergies, Stress and Treatment
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This 7 page paper examines some of the substances that cause allergies, the link between stress and allergies, and treatments. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Allied Healthcare Careers : Healthcare in America is within a transitory period where the role of the professional is being questioned as well as the option of healthcare as a career. Despite the questions and changes, the medical profession remains a p
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anesthesiologist's assistants, physicians assistants, cardiovascular technologists, histologic technologists, medical laboratory technicians, medical record technicians, nuclear medicine technicians, radiology technicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists and numerous others. This 11 page paper examines the reasons for choosing allied healthcare as a career, specifically in terms of pay scales, career security and educational requirements for a few of the above positions. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Altering Medicare’s Effect on Health Care
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A 15 page paper discussing the history, economic effect, regulations and future of Medicare. There is intense and ongoing debate about the future of Medicare, the need for reform and the shape that such reform should take. As politicians haggle over private interests and noble ideals that no one can afford, Medicare’s influence on health care increasingly affects microeconomic choices of households and businesses, as well as the larger national economy. There is no question that Medicare must become more flexible. Its micro- and macroeconomic effect is detrimental to the health care industry, to the national economy and to individuals seeking health care services. The paper suggests that Medicare allow the private sector to drive reform of the system. Includes an outline. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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AN ANALYSIS OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE
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This 6-page paper analyzes behavior health care and provider relationships. Topics discussed include an analysis of four major behavioral health care organizations, what it takes to be a provider, and how to develop a strong provider - organization relationship. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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An Analysis of the Bipartisan Consensus Managed Care Improvement Act (H.R. 2723)
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A 5 page discussion of the Bipartisan Consensus Managed Care Improvement Act (H.R. 2723) was introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives on August 5, 1999. Identifies several flaws in the bill and its key supporters and opponents. Includes a 1 page letter to a Congressional representative urging that the bill not be supported. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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An Approach to Evaluating the Efficacy of a Private Not-For-Profit Wellness Center
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A 4 page proposal for evaluating the efficacy of a private not-for-profit hospital’s wellness center. Defines clinical pathways and recounts their usefulness in improving the efficacy of health care. Suggests that clinical pathways be implemented which allow for detailed statistical analysis of data and the ability to apply findings from that data to improving the health care situation in terms of quality of health care and cost of health care.
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An Argument for the Legalization of Marijuana for Medicinal Utilization
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A 5 page paper analyzing the potential benefits of the legalization of marijuana for medical utilization. This paper points out the varied uses to which marijuana has been put. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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