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Disease Progression Demographics in Health Care, 2002.
A look at the impact on the fields of demographics and health care of diseases caused by obesity and smoking.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper focuses on two current fields of demographics and health care. The first is the rising frequency of obesity within the population and how increasing frequency of obesity is likely to affect the statistics pertaining to diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. The second area of demographics research is that of smoking, where a strictly environmental activity is likely to replace heart disease as the primary cause of death within the next two decades.
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Nationalized Health Care, 2006.
This paper discusses potential problems of nationalized health care.
1,095 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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This paper explains that the primary reason for the increased concern about nationalized health care is the growing demographic in the U.S. of the 60-80 year old age group and their required medical care and maintenance. The author points out that two solutions considered are a national health care system and a 'play or pay' system, each of which has its drawbacks and benefits; however, many critics feel that neither system would be advantageous for the U.S. The paper stresses that a national health care system, which forces employers to purchase health insurance could be devastating to employees because employers, who might have difficulties paying the additional costs, might have to hire fewer employees or even let some employees go.
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"Recently the state of Massachusetts has touted the fact that it is considering creating a law that forces its citizens to have health insurance. On the face of it, health insurers would probably be happy about that, after all more individuals purchasing their product would make any company happy, right? Not necessarily. Having to cover every individual, even unhealthy or at-risk individuals, could cost the firms more revenue than what they could generate with the additional customers."
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Health Care Systems, 2007.
A look at the arguments for remaining with the current American health care system.
1,460 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper attempts to demonstrate how, despite all the recent hype, the current health care system is the one most appropriate for the United States. It looks at how once one considers geographic, demographic and cultural factors, it becomes clear that universal health care is not, and cannot be, a solution that is viable in the long-term for America. It also discusses how the current system provides superior care at superior cost and how it does so using uniquely American values.
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"In addition, we should recognize that while universal health care might have institutional value in countries with more socialized economies, the rugged individualism that has fueled American hegemony since World War II should not be so quickly brushed aside. At the end of the day, our country can be only as strong as our values, and we have, for as long as this country has existed, prioritized the capacity for Americans to self-rule, to be free to make decisions about how to run their lives, even if those decisions turn out not to be the best ones. We value that sort of liberty, because we recognize that each intervention, no matter how loving or enlightened it appears, paves the way for another intervention, and then another intervention, and so on, until that thing we called liberty is but a phantasm of what it once was. "
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Health Care Concerns: AIDS, 2007.
This paper presents a survey of AIDS patient information to assist health care workers.
1,148 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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The paper explains that health care workers need to address the issues and concerns AIDS patients face in order for health care marketing for AIDS programs, therapies or alternatives be effective. The paper relates that the use of surveys is growing in popularity for AIDS researchers over face-to-face interviewing. The paper looks at a mock survey and its results and shows how although the core questions of a survey may be well constructed and elicit data, information retrieved is made more meaningful through the incorporation of demographic data. The mock survey is appended to the paper.
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Sample
Mock survey #1
Review of survey #1
Findings
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"Acquired immuno-deficiency syndrome (AIDS) affects more than 887,000 individuals in the United States, with another estimated 1-2 million individuals diagnosed with its precursor virus, HIV, in its asymptomatic state (Dublin, 2004). Dublin (2004) reports that internationally, more than 20 million deaths have been the direct result of AIDS, with an estimated 38 million more individuals suffer from HIV. It takes an average of 11 years for HIV to progress into AIDS (Dublin, 2004). AIDS, however, is a progressive disease characterized by immune system suppression and associated complications that almost always prove fatal, although many individuals are responding to newer highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) which can slow the progression of the disease and/or attempt to limit the rate and number of potential complications (Dublin, 2004)."
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Poliomyelitis: A Disease Born of Progress, 2002.
A look at the the polio epidemic in twentieth century America.
1,127 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper attempts to explain the ways in which an epidemic such as polio can arise as a side effect of progress. It examines the part progress played in the polio epidemic throughout the twentieth century in America and also explores the rich history behind the disease. It also looks at how the polio outbreak brought many strides in the direction of preventive medicine, public health awareness and private insurance companies.
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"The origin of polio is largely a mystery. Efforts to distinguish the origins of the polio virus have proved futile. The Bible and the ancient writings of Homer include several accounts of children suffering from ?lameness or withered limbs? (Black, 23). However, the descriptions are too ambiguous to be attributed to polio. According to archaeological evidence, disease has probably been around ?since at least 1500 BC? (Black, 23). The first documented epidemic occurred in Stockholm during 1887, and it involved 44 cases of infantile paralysis (Black, 23). The first United States epidemic did not appear until 1894 when it ?struck 132 people? in Rutland, Vermont (Black, 24). It was clear that polio was only emerging in developed regions of the world while underdeveloped nations remained largely unscathed by the disease."
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The Future of Health Care in Florida, 2002.
The paper gives a strategic plan for the future of health care in Florida.
4,600 words (approx. 18.4 pages), 17 sources, MLA, $ 119.95
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The paper begins by giving a history of government involvement in healthcare in America. It looks at federal, state and local roles of government in the provision of health-care services and the problems that the ?working-poor? have with access to healthcare. It then focuses on the state of Florida as a state where healthcare problems are particularly acute, owing to the demographic features of the state and its position as a major tourist attraction. After specifying challenges, the paper proposes a strategic plan for dealing with the system that is in crisis.
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"At the beginning of the 21st century, the American health care system is showing significant signs of stress. The state of Florida will not escape the problems faced by the country as a whole ? in fact, specific demographic features of the state, such as its large number of older Americans and the large number of Floridians working in the service sector -- will mean that the challenges of providing access to health care will be particularly acute in Florida."
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Health Care for Disabled Women, 2005.
An analysis of how access to health care affects women with disabilities.
2,739 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 81.95
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This paper presents a literature review of five studies that reveal an alarming lack of healthcare access in the United States for women with disabilities. The paper explores demographics, financial barriers to access, physical barriers to access and special programs that accommodate these female patients. Limitations and policy recommendations are issued as well. The paper contends that the future for women with disabilities seems hopeful.
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Introduction
Methods for Each of the Studies
Source of Information
Main Findings
Demographics
Financial Barriers
Physical Barriers
Specialized Programs
Framework
Conclusion
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"As baby boomer women age, they find that they need access to the health care system more then ever. Health care practitioners and researchers are coming around to closing the disparity between services offered to men and to women. For example, the editor of the New England Journal of Medicine no longer accepts studies unless male and female populations were studied separately. Previously, women were offered treatment options derived from research done on male physiology. However, the health care system falls short in its distribution of health care to women with disabilities and chronic conditions."
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Preventive Health Care in Prison, 2008.
This extensive research paper argues that prison officials must not show a deliberate indifference towards the medical needs of female prisoners.
6,095 words (approx. 24.4 pages), 45 sources, MLA, $ 143.95
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This paper examines the history of the Eighth Amendment of the United States Constitution and how it has evolved inside the judicial system into the right to preventive healthcare within the prison setting. The author studies diseases such as viral hepatitis and how the justice system has dealt with this disease. This paper discusses human papillomavirus (HPV) and how it can be compared to viral hepatitis types B and C. The author concludes that the standard of deliberate indifference to health care needs in women's prisons requires the United State's justice system to immunize women prisoners to prevent the spread of HPV and cervical cancer. The paper argues that it is now the obligation of the Federal Bureau of Prisons to add to the "Clinical Practice Guidelines" a requirement for mandatory testing for HPV and for immunization with Gardasil for those who are at high risk of HPV.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Eighth Amendment of the United States Constitution
Preventive Healthcare in the General Population
Preventive Healthcare for Federal and State Correctional Populations
Congress' Response to the Threat of Infectious Disease in Prison and its Economic Impact
Guidelines for Federal Correctional Facilities but Just Proposed for States to Adopt
Correctional Facilities Continue to Lack Adequate Preventive Care, Leading to Lawsuits
The Importance of Preventive Healthcare for Infectious Disease Using a Viral Hepatitis
Hepatitis
Human Papillomavirus Infection
Demographics of Human Papillomavirus Infection
Demographics of Human Papillomavirus Infection in Prison
Public Health Responses to Human Papillomavirus Infection
Applying Viral Hepatitis Approaches to HPV
Conclusion
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"In "Ruiz v. Johnson", a group of inmates had sued the Director of the Texas Department of Corrections. The plaintiffs alleged that conditions in the correctional facilities violated Eight Amendment protections. Conditions were so extreme that the United States joined in as a plaintiff, against the defendant's resistance. The case includes commentary from Dr. Robertson, an expert in the trial. He stated that he saw two cases of "potentially preventable" cancers where the patients received delay in diagnosis and treatment, causing a negative prognosis. The defendants argued that the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) accredited them and therefore their practices were constitutional."
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Korean Health Care, 2007.
An overview of Korean healthcare, demographics and nursing.
799 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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The paper discusses how healthcare issues facing Korean nurses are much the same as those facing nurses in the U.S., including addressing the needs of an aging population. The paper analyzes how both Korean and American officials are working on designing more quality-focused, community-based, cost-effective health care programs. The paper examines how nursing preparation in Korea concentrates on improving quality care and preparing nurses to deal with an increasingly technology based environment, much as is the case in the U.S.
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Overview
Nursing in US Vs. Korea
Insights Overview
References
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"The role of nursing care staff within Korea is much the same as that in the U.S. with nursing programs dedicated toward addressing the continuing health care needs of a society that is consistently changing and growing. More and more nursing programs are preparing nurses for roles including caring for an elderly population; important components of nursing care programs in Korea include critical thinking, moral and ethical virtues instruction, theoretical excellence training, creativity and application of tools in the healthcare environment (Korea University, 2006). "
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Demographics and Nursing Care, 2003.
A look at how changing demographics in the United States calls for changes in nursing care policies.
868 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper explains that, with the changing of the population make-up in the United States, policy makers need to focus on better nursing care for its citizens. The writer provides demographic data to explain the case and examines nursing care options.
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"United States demographics are rapidly changing and will steadily have a greater effect on healthcare needs. New health occupations will be established and other ones strengthened. One of the latter will be family health nursing. For the first time since the beginning of the census, less than a quarter of American households consist of married couples with children. According to the 2000 Census, families headed by women with children grew nearly five times faster in the 1990s than married couples with children. Households of married couples with children under 18 declined from 45 percent in 1960 to 23.5 percent. Also, Americans living alone increased to 26 percent, surpassing homes with families for the first time."
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Alcoholism: Disease or Not Disease?, 2006.
This paper argues that alcoholism is a disease.
1,113 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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This concise and well-organized paper examines alcoholism as a disease. The author describes the criteria for an illness to be considered a disease. According to these criteria, alcoholism fits the definition of a disease. The author concludes if considered as a disease, better treatments can be found for sufferers of alcoholism.
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"First, as more and more research is put into the claim, it becomes quite obvious that alcoholism is an actual disease. Alcoholism is defined as "an illness marked by consumption of alcoholic beverages at a level that interferes with physical or mental health, and social, family, or occupational responsibilities" (NLM). Alcohol dependency, a form of alcoholism, is portrayed by a higher tolerance for alcohol, which means that it requires more substance for an affected person to become intoxicated. Also, people that suffer from alcohol dependency normally suffer from withdrawals if alcohol use is discontinued or reduced. People that are dependent on alcohol normally spend much of their time consuming or acquiring alcohol. When one consumes too much alcohol many side effects and body disorders occur. Some of the most recorded side effects of alcoholism are: pancreatitis (irritation and swelling of the pancreas), heart muscle damage, nerve damage, esophageal bleeding, brain degeneration, cirrhosis of the liver, delirium tremens, erectile dysfunction, insomnia, and nutritional deficiencies. All of these are bodily disorders which effect different parts of the body (Rychtarik, 3)."
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Caring for Patients with Alzheimer's Disease, 2006.
This paper presents a care plan for a particular patient suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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William has many needs related to Alzheimer's disease; he needs help with memory and needs to be oriented to his environment. Since he has urinary tract infections and is incontinent of urine he needs good pericare. He needs new glasses and health teaching about his hearing aid. He needs a quieter environment. He needs more nutrition and more fluids. This paper describes the many needs of a patient suffering from Alzheimer's disease and then presents a care plan designed to address those needs.
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"William has many needs. Related to Alzheimer's disease, he needs help with memory, and needs to be oriented to his environment. Since he has urinary tract infections and is incontinent of urine, he needs good pericare. He needs new glasses and health teaching about his hearing aid. He needs a quieter environment. He needs more nutrition and more fluids. He has needs related to mobility since he is in danger of falling. He has needs related to elimination. He needs to be assessed because the 'peculiar glare on his face' seems to be a serious matter, and his Alzheimer's might be progressing."
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Child Center Care Vs. Care by Family, 2007.
This paper discusses child care options and looks at the development of children who attended child care centers compared with those in family care.
3,054 words (approx. 12.2 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 89.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the question over who should care for children is once again being debated throughout North America, with many advocating that very young children be raised with either their mothers or a close member of the family instead of attending child care centers. The writer discusses research indicating that the poor quality of care given in existing centers throughout the United States is the reason for problems within the classroom, as children who attend these care centers are believed to have both development and social problems. The writer concludes that the important point of the debate over child care should be how to ensure quality care for children whose parents have to work, or have chosen to work, through understanding and enabling effective and positive child development and growth within center-based childcare.
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Introduction
An Overview of Child Care in the United States
Contemporary Childcare in the United States
Towards an Effective Child Care System
Conclusion
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"The changes in society over the past few decades have completely transformed the contemporary world, mainly through the consequences of warfare and the recent advancements in technology, which has also changed the lives of women. Accounting for almost half of the nation's workforce, a vast majority of them either are already mothers or will be, which means that something needs to be done about the childcare situation in America. Although center-based childcare is not, perhaps, the ideal situation for mothers and their children, most parents have little choice."
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Health Care and Managed Care, 2002.
Shortcomings of health care with the implementation of managed care.
4,150 words (approx. 16.6 pages), 17 sources, $ 151.95
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This paper discusses the shortcomings of the American health care system with the implementation of managed care. The risks and future trends in the system are looked at as well as examples of what the system has faced.
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Health Care Managed Care and Fee-For-Service Plans, 2000.
2,790 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 11 sources, $ 83.95
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This paper focuses on the quality of care delivered by various forms of managed care organizations and fee-for-service organizations as reported by numerous recent studies.
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"There is a current climate of distrust and frustration with managed care which has led many people to question whether health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and other forms of managed care really are looking out for the best interests of their patients. Managed care plans have incentives in place which reward physicians and other health service providers for providing fewer services or less costly solutions. With American society?s negative feelings toward managed care medical practices, questions about the quality of care provided by various managed care institutions have been raised. The fact that managed care enrollment has been increasing while at the same time growth in total healthcare expenditures has been declining only serves to increase the frequency of questions about the quality of healthcare provided by managed care organizations. This paper will focus on the quality of care delivered by various forms of managed care organizations and fee-for-service organizations as reported by numerous recent studies."
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