Assisted Suicide: Rights And Individual Freedom
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18 pages in length. If an individual is terminally ill, should the state or federal government interfere with a person's rights in taking his or her own life? The argument that has sent the world into a tailspin is whether or not people who are suffering from terminal or excruciatingly painful illness have the right to take their own lives with or without the help of physician-assisted suicide. Proponents contend that what one does with one's life is of no consequence to anyone else -- that it is not only humane to allow someone to be relieved of constant discomfort but also supported by the Constitution of the United States as a guarantee of freedom. On the other hand, critics claim that the act of euthanasia is nothing more than a fabricated form of murder. Both sides have pertinent points when it comes to understanding and assessing the conflict, but euthanasia supporters have a significantly stronger argument. There is no doubt that physician-assisted suicide is not only the right thing to do for someone seeking such a decision, but it is also ethical, humane and supported by constitutional rights. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Asthma
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Asthma, although extremely common, especially among children, is one of those ailments that everyone knows about and yet no-one knows the true story. This 6 page paper provides an in-depth discussion of the disease. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Automatic External Defibrilalator
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(10pp) Sudden coronary arrest strikes about 350,000 people a year in the U.S., killing 95 percent of them. The definitive treatment is defibrillation — a controlled electric shock to the chest that can restore the heart’s normal rhythm. The chance of survival for cardiac arrest victims drops at a rate of 10 percent for each minute they don’t receive help. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: BBaeDfib.rtf

Autonomy Versus Paternalism in Health Care
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This 3 page paper examines the health care industry and the idea that patients are more autonomous today. The positive effects of this new paradigm are duly noted. The positive nature of paternalism is also explored. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Baby Bottle Tooth Decay and the Development of Early Childhood Caries
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of the current literature regarding the development of tooth caries in early childhood and the impact of what has been deemed baby bottle tooth decay. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Basic Systems of Motivation
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This 5 page paper discusses the effectiveness of developing a strategy to manage one's day. This paper outlines the best way to develop a schedule and the increased happiness and self-esteem which arise from accomlishing more in the course of a day. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Basis for an Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Rehabilitation Program: 8-Week, Ten-Bed Facility for Homeless, Pregnant Teens with Substance Abuse Problems
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This is a 5 page paper discussing the effectiveness of an 8-week rehabilitation program. An 8-week program within a ten-bed facility is evaluated regarding its substance abuse rehabilitation and effectiveness for pregnant, homeless teen clients and is compared with other programs and research. The program addresses health, psychological and social issues in addition to substance abuse and prevention of relapse. As in almost all drug treatment facilities, “three out of four teens in drug treatment drop out of their programs before finishing”. Most drug treatment programs are based on a minimum 90-day program, considered the minimum required for the best prevention against relapse, in which case an 8 week program of ~ 60 days may have a slightly higher completion rate, in that the program is not as long, but also a higher relapse rate within the teens after they leave the program. If only 3-4 teens out of 10 complete 90-day programs, a 60-day program may have a completion rate slightly higher in that perhaps 4-5 teens may complete the program. Overall, an 8-week substance abuse rehabilitation program for teens by all accounts seems to be too short to have any long term effect providing that the teens even complete the program. In addition, the teens in this program were pregnant and homeless. In most cases then, the program would not even cover the time of the pregnancy which would release these teens back out on the street in the same basic state in which they entered the program. The program should be at least as long as the pregnancy and an additional six months within the program would prove even more beneficial. In this time, the teen could acquire more contact with community social and medical care facilities and programs in additional to learning valuable medical care, family planning and care of the child if she desires to keep the infant. In addition, because a child is involved, the social and community services need to be involved from the onset in regards to the social planning while the facility can focus on the substance abuse factors and programming for the teen. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Beef Irradiation: The Process, Radiation Levels, Regulations and Concerns
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This is a 5 page paper on beef irradiation. Irradiation is a process used to kill harmful molds, bacteria and pathogens in foods and has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Overall, it has been found to be a more effective process than traditional methods in addition to the fact that there is little or no change to the texture, flavor or color of the meat. Beef irradiation is considered to be one of the most important because beef is often consumed when it is raw or partially cooked; irradiation kills E. coli 0157:H7 which is considered an “illegal adulterant” in beef and would lead to mass recalls if present; and, irradiated beef can be labeled “E. coli Free”. Because of the use of radiation in the process, consumer groups are concerned that the process may produce carcinogens and irradiation could also open the door for exploitation in that it lowers the bacteria levels found on spoiled meat. Irradiation however, is considered as a plausible alternative under kosher law which restricts the use of the traditional chemical and heat treatment processes used in the killing of bacteria on beef. Used in over 40 countries and approved by the U.N. World Health Organization, beef irradiation overall seems to have more advantages than disadvantages. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Bicycle Helmet Laws: Impact on Safety and Reduction of Injuries
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A 6 page reviews of the history and impact of laws mandating the use of helmets for bicyclists. Bicycle helmet laws are quite controversial not only within the U.S. but also in other areas of the world (especially in Australia, Canada, Finland, Iceland, and New Zealand) where they have been implemented. Many debate the quest of just how effective they are in improving safety and reducing injuries. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Binge Drinking on College Campuses:
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This 8 page paper discusses the social problem of binge drinking on college campuses. This paper examines the roots of this problem as well as the impact on the students and society. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Bioterrorism and Public Health
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A 7 page paper exploring the topic of biological warfare. Emphasizes the vulnerability of the United States, noting that with the collapse of the Cold War we now have many small enemies in place of the one large enemy. Describes biological warfare as being widely available, as a poor man’s weapon. Stresses the importance of establishing a central agency to handle biological terrorism on a national level. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Birth Defects
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Approximately 5 pages on the subject Birth Defects, the predictability, diagnoses, etc; Contains a good amount of technical reference and terminology. No Bibliography included.
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