Medical and Health papers

An analysis of the roles of the advanced practice nurse and an interview with a nurse practitioner regarding two particular competencies of the profession.

An explanation of the reasons for the current 6% nursing shortage in the USA and some proposals as to how to rectify the problem.

An analysis of the impact that the transformational leader can have on the nursing environment and on organizational commitment.

A case study emphasizing the importance of using therapeutic communication in dealing with patients.

A discussion of the worldwide nursing shortage and its negative effect on patients.

This paper discusses the importance of daily nutrition and its personal significance to the writer.

A discussion of the levofloxacin antibiotic and its use in the treatment for pneumonia.

An analysis of the importance of a well-trained, empathic health force and modern facilities in supporting a patient with terminal illness.

This paper discusses the drug Zometa that is used as a support medication for treating symptoms of cancer.

This paper analyzes the social context of death in "Death: The Final Stages of Growth" by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross.

An analysis of the problem of the large uninsured population in the United States healthcare system.

This paper discusses social determinations of health and measures to reduce the prevalence of iron deficiency, concentrating on Iran.

This paper discusses child sexual abuse and looks at possible effects of such a trauma on a child.

This paper discusses the different treatments and therapies available to aid in rehabilitation following brain cancer.

A paper that looks at the leadership roles in health care organizations.

This paper looks at the subject of electronic medical records, focusing on security and confidentiality issues.

A discussion of narrative therapy and its application as a treatment strategy for anorexia.

This paper discusses gestational diabetes and looks at whether there is a connection with pregnancy-induced hypertension.

This paper uses the author's own experience to exemplify the application of leadership theories to the hospital nursing environment.

This paper discusses possible changes to the now successful Medicaid system for treating the low-income mentally ill.

An analysis of the diagnosis, causes and treatment for Tourette's syndrome.

A look at attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

An analysis of the classification, causes, diagnosis and treatment of the disease of epilepsy.

This paper discusses the two health care programs, Medicare and Medicaid.

An analysis of the aspects of dissociative identity disorder (DID) that make it difficult to diagnose.

This paper analyzes the study "Drug court Interventions and the Role of Physical Fitness programs in Client Treatment Outcomes" by Eric R. Thompson.

This paper examines the factors that determine health and associations that promote health for the total population.

This paper discusses the relationship of the nurse and the asthmatic patient as required in client-centered care.

An overview of the work of the World Health Organization (WHO) and a recommendation for improved support.

An overview of how bereaved patients are assessed and a research project to examine the subject further.

This paper provides an analysis of an article about bottle feeding entitled "Factors Contributing to Preterm Infant Engagement During Bottle-Feeding", by S.M. Thoyre and R.L. Brown.

This paper analyzes the book 'Counseling Survivors of Sexual Abuse' by Diane M. Langberg.

A look at compassion and care in nursing.

This paper discusses practices in trans-cultural nursing care focusing on the Chinese culture.

A critique of the research reported by O. Barr in the article "The Evolving Role of Community Nurses for People with Learning Disabilities; Change over an 11-Year-Period".

This paper looks at hospital concerns related to ethicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and their impact on health care professionals.

This paper explores the importance of local food systems to human health.

A review of the growing issue of physical inactivity and its effects.

This paper discuses the e-coli bacillus, which has been responsible for a profusion of e-coli outbreaks in recent years.

A paper highlighting the nursing shortage in hospital emergency rooms.

This paper explores lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and the damage it causes to the central nervous system.

This paper looks at the history of the Black Plague.

An analysis of Sister Callista Roy's adaptation model and theories regarding nursing.

This paper discusses the importance of sleep and a good breakfast to a healthy life.

This paper compares the value of full disclosure versus anonymous disclosure as exemplified in cases of HIV and child abuse.

A discussion of health and safety issues for nurses who work with home health care agencies.

An analysis of the positive benefits of fats and cholesterol in our diet, as well as the harmful aspects of an imbalance of either of them.

An examination of families' experiences when deciding to remove life-sustaining interventions in the intensive care unit (ICU).

An analysis of the benefits and challenges facing nurse leaders, from a professional point of view.

This paper discusses the significant role of nutrition in wound healing.

This paper explores global immunization in the 20th century.

A literature review analyzing whether smoking is detrimental to the mental health of elderly patients, or not.

This paper discusses the possible hiring of foreign nurses to help with the shortage of nurses in the US.

This paper analyzes three nursing dialogues with very different patients.

An analysis of the restrictions placed on the diet of a patient undergoing dialysis of end-stage renal disease.

This paper explores nursing research and its utilization.

This paper provides an overview and application of Orem's self-care deficit theory.

A review of the article "Factors of Fruit and Vegetable Intake by Race, Gender and Age Among Young Adolescents" by M.L. Granner, R.G. Sergant, K.S. Calderon, J.R. Hussey, A.E. Evans, and K.W. Watkins.

A critical analysis of the article; "Patterns and Correlates of Physical Activity and Nutrition Behaviors in Adolescents" by A. Sanchez, G.J. Norman, J.F. Sallis, K.J. Calfas, J. Cella and K. Patrick.

This paper discusses the concept of power within the field of nursing.

This paper discuses end-stage renal disease (ESRD), which is the point of no return of chronic renal disease (CRD) regardless of etiology.

A research proposal exploring families' experiences with decisions of life-support withdrawal.

An analysis of the issues that Senate Bill 2529 is intended to address with regards to the licensing and education of nurses within the New Jersey State health care system.

A discussion of approaches and applications of critical thinking to nursing for post-operative individuals with hip complications.

This paper discuses the objectives and methodology of a research report by L. Hsu and S. Hsieh entitled "An Exploration of Scenario Discussion in a Web-Based Nursing Course".

This paper presents a sociological perspective on mental health concentrating on the film: 'Girl, Interrupted' by James Mangold.

A grant proposal for a program designed to prevent adolescent drug abuse.

An analysis of the current and future trends for the Indian health scenario, as well as trade in health services in general.

A dissertation on autism spectrum disorder and interventions to specifically target deficits in figurative language.

This paper discusses a cure for cancer in gene regulation.

An analysis of depression in modern society and the problems surrounding the increased use of anti-depressants.

This paper examines the medical services available for female prisoners.

A study of family values, attitudes, and behaviors towards meeting the health needs of its members.

This paper explores how the U.S. government has attempted to control rising health care costs.

A look at the effect of epigenetic mechanisms in geneticaly modified mice.

An analysis of the nurse practitioner's role and how it can be implemented in the health care system in Ontario.

This paper explores the United States' involvement in preventing and reducing the AIDS epidemic in Africa.

This paper explores the arguments for and against the drug policy of supervised injection sites (SIS).

This paper looks at the coat of arms design used by the nursing profession.

An argument for the increased autonomy and empowerment of nurses.

This paper provides a comparison of transactional and transformative leadership, with a focus on the nursing environment.

A report exploring the occupational health role in the overall management of health resources.

An analysis of the stance of the Community Health Plan of Washington regarding healthcare for underprivileged populations.

An analysis of the issues of health, environment and economy in Goa's mining belt and possible ways to improve them.

A discussion of the ideal leadership skills required in nursing and the health care system.

An analysis of the politicized nature of venereal disease and its management in Britain at the turn of the 20th century.

An analysis of some of the issues that face families with an autistic child.

A discussion of the forms that oppression can take and how it affects those who are oppressed.

A critical analysis of the case study "Best Practices Portal for Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention" by D. Angelis et al.

This paper discuses treatments for end stage renal disease.

A discussion of the issue of urinary incontinence and ways to implement the disorder's most effective medical intervention, prompted voiding.

This paper provides an analysis of the insurance structure and a reflection on Medicare policy implications for a practicing physical therapist.

A discussion of how physical therapy direct access legislation in New York State may benefit patients, therapists and health care providers.

This paper explains Margaret Newman's theory of understanding health and illness.

This paper discusses Orlando's theory of nursing.

A discussion of whether it is ethical to deny liver transplants to alcoholics.