Medical and Health papers

This paper discuses acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), which is a complex and changing syndrome of diseases.

A review of Imogene King's model and theory in terms of the interactions between nurse and patient and patient goal setting.

This paper looks at Orem's self-care deficit theory of nursing.

This paper provides an analysis of Chicago area drug and alcohol addiction programs.

This paper examines a case study of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia (FM).

This paper identifies the role and issues relating to a nurse practitioner.

This paper is a review of literature that seeks to clarify nutritional needs for preschool children as required by parents.

This paper is an interview of a diabetic patient and her family by a nurse and an evaluation of the implications and treatment of this chronic disease.

This paper discuses grounded theory, which is one method of qualitative research and a form of field research, and applies this approach to the field of nursing.

This paper explores the issue of nurse abuse and discusses the solutions.

This paper discusses why healthcare has become an important issue for Canadians.

This paper explains why a two-tier health care system will impact the quality of healthcare provided to the less fortunate.

This paper looks at the effects of stigma as it relates to mental illness.

This paper focuses on the importance of neonatal screening for sickle cell disease.

This paper explores elder abuse and its implications for nursing.

An analysis of the problems in determining patient-staff ratios in the intensive care unit (ICU) and how to address this issue.

This paper discusses health care in the United States and Canada.

This paper discusses the importance of problems with nursing documentation.

This paper discuses health promotion and health teaching strategies for obesity and older people.

A discussion of the issues related to prostate-specific antigen (PSA)screening in Canada.

An analysis of the risk factors, assessment principles and possible interventions for malnutrition in the elderly.

This paper looks at the popular migration of American nurses.

An analysis of the organizational and government policies to improve nursing recruitment and retention.

A case study of how the family assessment model helps a family function and cope with stress.

This paper discusses how a coat of arms can represent the nursing profession.

An examination of how childhood obesity affects society both in the present and in the future.

Any analysis of the study design of "Soldiers' Experiences with Military Health Care," written by B. Jennings, L. Loan, S. Heiner, E. Hemman and K. Swanson.

This paper applies Parse's theory of nursing to a pediatric situation.

This paper discuses social isolation as an issue in the case of a 20-year old named Mark who is exhibiting symptoms of schizophrenia.

An overview of the health concerns caused by the spread of avian flu.

This paper provides a review of the article: 'Living with Diabetes: Holistic Experiences of Nigerians and African Americans" by M. Popoola.

This paper looks at the evolution of healthcare systems as examined
through payment structures.

This paper presents a study exploring what family members experience when deciding to withhold or discontinue life-sustaining treatment from a loved one.

This paper looks at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), the largest health care service provider in the United States.

This paper explores mental health and stigma and the implications for health promotion.

This paper discuses the many levels of advanced nursing degrees and their need in the profession.

This paper reviews R. Hofrichter's "Health and Social Justice", which relates that health inequalities have their source in widespread social, economic and political forces that are linked with gender, race, class, and social justice.

This paper examines the theory of self-care management for vulnerable populations, particularly for those afflicted with sickle cell disease.

This paper looks at Aids and examines the possibility of its existence as a man-made virus.

This paper discusses nursing administration in the military.

This paper discusses the transitions of care in Canada for older hospitalized immigrant women with chronic pain.

A report to determine the nature of food security within the Chinese international community in Vancouver.

This paper outlines a program that would effectively manage chronic pain and improve functional health outcomes in older adults.

An analysis of the collective teaching and assessment of nursing students in an asynchronous environment.

A case study presentation discussing the issues facing a family in which one member suffers from a chronic illness.

A case study presentation discussing the role of the nurse in caring for a patient's overall well-being.

This paper discusses obesity; its causes and prevention.

This paper studies research conducted among adolescents and students regarding motives for smoking.

This paper describes and analyzes Dr. David Snowdon's book "Aging with Grace: What the Study Teaches Us About Leading Longer, Healthier, and More Meaningful Lives"

This paper reviews the book 'Living in the Labyrinth' by D. McGowin and discusses the issue of Alzheimer's disease.

This paper discusses recent treatment trends in chronic childhood asthma.

A review of the need for comfort for the post partum mother and the role of the nurse in providing it.

This paper discusses that a coat of arms is an ideal way of representing the key qualities of nursing.

This paper discusses the patient's right to refuse medications.

This paper discusses the importance of nutrition in wound healing.

A critique of the theory of self-care management for vulnerable populations and its practical application for those afflicted with sickle cell disease.

This paper discusses that overcrowding in the ER causes a negative impact on health care delivery.

This paper discusses the issue of privatized health care in Canada.

An analysis of Dr Rosemarie Parse's definitions of healing and health in her theory of human becoming.

This paper looks at business and legal considerations for the acute care nurse practitioner.

This paper discuses the incorporation of the arts into medicine both for the patient and for the physician.

This paper presents a strong argument against the criminalization of marijuana.

This paper explores ambulatory surgery centers and the services they provide.

This paper discusses the structure of a breast cancer support group and also looks at the similar features of a church group.

This paper is a case study demonstrating fiscal management through variance analysis for an intensive care unit.

This paper explores the field of alternative medicine.

This paper focuses on a case study that highlights the concept of hardiness in an individual's recovery from a stroke.

This paper discusses community health care, focusing on the city of Lacey, Washington.

This paper explores the role of alternative food systems as risk management.

This paper argues that the legalization of marijuana would have a negative impact on society and public health.

This paper discusses the importance of the time of day as it relates to research in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

This paper discusses the nursing shortage in Ontario and how it creates challenges related to the baby boomer generation.

This paper explores atrial natriuretic peptide's association with congestive heart failure.

A description of four objectives in order to improve the writer's nursing practice.

An examination of the disadvantages of legalizing prostitution.

An examination of the various roles that nurses play and their relationships with patients, family and doctors.

This paper explores the intrusive role of technology in healthcare today.

This paper provides a critique of the article "The Effectiveness of Social
Marketing Interventions for Health Improvement: What's the Evidence?" by R. Gordon, L. McDermott, M. Stead, and K. Angus.

This paper explores the positive and negative aspects of opium in society today.

A review of "There Are No Children Here" by Alex Kotlowitz.

This paper proposes the establishment of a private insurance agency that will improve the lives of those struggling for medical coverage.

A literature critique of front temporal dementia (FTD).

This paper discusses the need to train nurses in the provisions outlined in the Nursing Code of Ethics.

An analysis of the health issues and the reasons for them that exist within the Native Hawaiian population of Hawaii County.

An examination of the effects of the media on an individual's body image.

An examination of the effects of second-hand cigarette smoke.

This paper examines the article "The Spiritual Needs of Hospitalized Patients" by Ruth Davidhizar, Gregory A. Bechtel and Edna J. Cosey.

This paper briefly explores the article "Cultural Considerations in End-of-Life Care" by Polly Mazanec and Mary Kay Tyler, about the significance of appreciating cultural considerations in end-of-life care situations.

This paper studies hepatic portal circulation and fetal circulation.

An overview of the history of magnet therapy and its use as an alternative form of medical treatment.

An analysis of whether a revised code of pharmaceutical ethics and practice would lift the professional practice of pharmacy to new heights of ethical proficiency and integrity.

A presentation of the results of a literature review and interviews regarding the motivations and methods of cessation for different groups of smokers.

An analysis of the causes of sleep disorders, particularly insomnia, in the elderly.

This paper explores eating disorders among female athletes; why they happen and what can prevent them.

An analysis of food safety and food labeling issues for genetically modified foods.

An overview of whether safety measures are adhered to in order to prevent the risk of radiation exposure in nuclear medicine examinations.

A brief overview of the physiology, classification and treatment of multiple sclerosis.