Changing Attitudes About Death: The Twentieth Century
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A 11 page discussion of the evolution in our view of death. Notes how this view has changed over the last century from one in which we took personal responsibility for the care of our ill and aged and even in the final details of their burial to one in which we turn to professionals such as doctors, nurses, and undertakers. Suggests that this view is changing once again with the advent of a greater desire for palliative care and hospices. Provides statistics for both the United States and Canada. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Changing Attitudes Regarding Disease, Health and Wellness
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This 6 page report discusses the ways that attitudes have changed regarding perceptions of disease, health, and wellness. At one time, virtually all disease was seen as something shameful and related to some type of lack of character or strength in an individual. Those beliefs than evolved into an unwavering faith in modern medicine and the assumption that anything a medical professional prescribed in terms of drugs or procedures was the only way to be healthy and physically whole. As a result, individual belief patterns regarding health and wellness became based on fear, shame, and treatment rather than on wholeness, wellness, and personal decision-making. That attitude has begun to change and it is not a moment too soon. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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China and Medicine in the World Today
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6 pages in length. This is a vastly interesting paper on the topic of traditional Chinese medicine, its global effects and combination with western medicine. Also includes discussion on the use of organs, both legally and illegally, as well as the use of animal parts, in some cases the use of endangered species in its medications. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Chiropractic As A Viable Alternative To Conventional Treatment
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10 pages in length. Chiropractic, a holistic alternative where the spine and joints are adjusted as a means by which to relieve pain, injuries and internal disorders, has long been looked upon as fringe medicine. Within the world of physical wellness, there are two very different approaches to the same goal: holistic and conventional. The two vastly diverse programs offered around the world claim to provide similar benefits; however, it is the road taken to achieve these benefits that greatly differ. Conventional medicine is geared much more toward the traditional, pharmaceutical therapy that has sustained throughout the centuries. Holistic medicine, on the other hand, utilizes a whole body, noninvasive approach in order to aid in the body's recuperation. Granted, both entities have their specific place within the innerworkings of overall wellness, yet their diversity maintains them as entirely separate entities. The writer discusses how chiropractic is gaining acceptance within the conventional medical community. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Chiropractic Care Of Pediatric Asthma
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It has been contended and debated that chiropractic services are of benefit to children suffering from asthma. This 7 page paper explores the relationship between pediatric asthma and chiropractic treatment. Endnotes include a total of 12 sources.
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Chiropractic Office Expands Through Internet: Proposal
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A 15 page paper that presents a proposal directed to investors. In this proposal a group of chiropractors have decided to market their services Online by developing a Web site. The paper includes an executive summary; company overview; market comparison; marketing plan; management plan; data comparing average number of patients to the base for these chiropractors; costs for establishing and maintaining the Web site; obstacles and opportunities, including research; initial plan; action plan and offerings to the investor. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Circadian Rhythms
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This 6 page paper examines Circadian Rhythms what they are, how they work and their biology along with some of the medical and non medical myths that surround this little known subject. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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Cloning Can Serve Useful Purposes
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This five-page-paper presents a discussion about the benefits of cloning. Bibliography lists five sources.
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Comparing Five Short Articles To Lindlahr's "Philosophy Of Natural Therapeutics"
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6 pages in length. Dr. Henry Lindlahr, author of Philosophy of Natural Therapeutics, advocates the natural approach to health and wellness. In his work he firmly espouses alternative means of application in both a preventive and treatment mode, contending that society has moved much too far away from ancient methods of natural therapies. Comparing his article to that of five other naturopathically formatted works allows the reader to gain a significantly better understanding of Lindlahr's objective. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Cost Effective Measures in Maintenance of Mental Health Treatments and Possible Alternative Therapies
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This is a 7 page paper discussing cost effective measures in mental health treatment. The Surgeon General in the United States has issued a report which estimates that “one out of every five Americans suffers from some form of mental disorder with direct and indirect costs to society totaling nearly $200 billion a year”. In addition to the number of those considered affected by a mental health illness within the country, the range and diagnoses of mental health illnesses vary a great deal. While those with severe mental health conditions may be able to be “reliably” diagnosed and treated in the medical community, there are those who cannot afford medical mental health treatment as they may be uninsured and there are also those who may be less easily diagnosed or may be associated with mental disorders which relate to alcoholism and/or substance abuse therefore creating a large and diverse population in need of mental health care. The mental health community has also come to the realization that mental health care treatment costs are escalating while funding is not, resulting in mental health professionals seeking other more cost-effective treatments for their patients but treatments which must also maintain the effectiveness of traditional treatment as well. Since alternate treatments have been studied in the past decade, it has been found that while many alternative treatments are cost-effective, many are also as effective as traditional treatments and some have proven more-effective than traditional therapies. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Cranial Osteopathy – An Overview
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Cranial Osteopathy – An Overview: This 6-page essay details the most current information relevant to Cranial Osteopathy. This form of alternative medicine is espoused as a reliable treatment for vast numbers of physiological ailments that are ‘failed’ by standard medical therapies. Nonetheless, it remains wholly unproven. Bibliography lists 5 sources. SNCranos.doc
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Defining the Nursing Contribution to Patient Outcome
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An 11 page exploration of the relationship which exists between nursing contribution and patient outcome. The author of this paper asserts a more and more predominant theme in nursing is the nurse’s one-on-one interaction with the patient and the consideration of such factors as culture and even spiritualism in patient care delivery. While at one time nursing was a discipline which concentrated primarily on the science of human anatomy and physiology, nursing has evolved to a discipline which recognizes not only the hard scientific facts of physiology but also the importance of psychological and sociological factors. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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