Hard Choices - The Controversy Surrounding Euthanasia
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A 5 page paper that examines court cases that have challenged the practice of euthanasia, or an individual's right to end one's own life when faced with terminal illness or a vegetative state. Focus is on two 1997 cases in particular, Cruzan v. Missouri Department of Health and Washington v. Glucksberg. Included are views held by those opposing the practice of euthanasia as well as views of proponents. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: LCChoice.doc

Geriatric Diabetes and Compliance
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A 12 page paper which discusses the subject of geriatric diabetes and compliance. The paper presents a theme, that being that compliance is a very important issue in regards to diabetes and the elderly. The paper also presents a literature review of articles addressing different perspectives of education, geriatrics, compliance, education, and treatment. This is followed by an analysis of the literature, and a summary of the literature. The findings are essentially that people with diabetes, elderly or not, are often undereducated about their condition, are often treated as a disease and not a patient, and are not recognized for their struggles to comply. Bibliography list 10 sources.
Filename: RAgerdiab.wps

Physical Therapy / An Answer for Diabetes
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In this 9 page research paper, the writer discusses physical therapy treatments for diabetics. The role of the physical therapist is particularly emphasized as is some of the current research on helping diabetic patients. an Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Diabphys.wps

Medical Concerns Involving Mental Disorders
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A 14 page paper which discusses various concerns in the medical community in relationship to patients who suffer from mental disorders such as depression. A section is presented which discusses why animals are used in research, why it is important to use animals, and what kind of animals are used and why. Another section details medicinal approaches to the conditions of depression, and the use of ECT for treatment of depression. The next section discusses possible complications of combined medications as would be necessary in treating other conditions. The final section discusses mental illnesses in children and information pertaining to attention deficit problems. Bibliography lists 18 sources.
Filename: RAmedment.wps

The Borna Virus / Its Link to Depression in Humans
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A 9 page discussion of the Borna virus, an infectuous agent which attacks the central nervous system, and its link to depression and other psychiatric disorders in humans. Presents the most current research on the virus and concludes that, although it is highly probable, no definative proof yet exists which definitively incriminates Borna in human psychiatric disorders.
Filename: Bornavir.wps

A Review of the Causes of Depression
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2 pages in length. This is a very interesting review of an article about depression. The article is based on the arguable viewpoint that explores the possibility depression is also caused by a physical abnormality as well as a chemical one.
Filename: JGA2view.rtf

Healing Sites / Importance To Christianity
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A 7 page paper discussing the reasons healing sites, such as Lourdes, holy wells and other shrines, are important to the Christian faith. Different aspects such as hope, faith, and continuity are discussed with examples from research. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Healsite.wps

Healing Through Art
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The western medical establishment has come to recognize the value of dance, music, literature, painting and drama in preventing and treating illness. Techniques such as guided imagery, dance, art therapy and music have become the tools of health care professionals in all areas. These techniques have much in common with the Chinese practices of Qigong, yoga and acupressure. Eastern methods often integrate contemporary medical practices with ancient forms of healing. The western medical establishment is learning to give the Chinese practices the credit they deserve for the benefits they are able to bring to patients. This 6 page paper examines the use of both Eastern and Western therapies with a foundation of dance or music. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: Ewheal.wps

Catholic Hospitals / Issues In Medical Ethics
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An 8 page paper that discusses the major ethical and moral dilemmas that are faced by many Catholic hospitals. By presenting information in regards to the Catholic hospitals positions on abortion and euthanasia and relating their process to major moral theories, it is possible to understand the complexity of issues within these structures. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Cathomed.wps

ANALYSIS AND ADAPTATION OF AN INPATIENT CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICE
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This 5-page paper examines micro and macroeconomics and how such concepts can be applied to a hospital's case management system. The paper relied on specific examples from two hospitals to help support the topic. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTecocas.rtf

Factors Affecting Cancer and Heart Disease Mortality Rates
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A 30 page paper discussing separately factors affecting the mortality rates of heart disease and cancer, then comparing lifestyle factors that can apply to both in reducing those mortality rates. Cardiovascular disease is the nation's number-one killer; cancer comes in at number two. Risk factors for cardiovascular disease are more controllable from the individual's point of view than are those of cancer, which includes several life events and conditions over which the individual has no control. Those most at risk in the US are the poor, and particularly the poor minorities. For either cardiovascular disease or for cancer, early detection is the most effective of all control measures. Bibliography lists 30 sources.
Filename: KSmortal.doc

Bone Marrow Transplants for Sickle Cell Anemia
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A 6 page paper describing the new and somewhat controversial therapy for sickle cell anemia. The writer explains the pros and cons of bone marrow transplants for victims of this hereditary blood disease. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Sicklecl.wps