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Papers On General & Public Health Issues
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A Comparison of Education and Healthcare in the U.S. and Canada
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A 7 page discussion of the educational and healthcare systems of the United States and Canada. Points out the shortcomings and discrepancies of each system but maintains that while there are differences in formats, Canada and the U.S. most often run neck and neck in the quality of their educational programs as well as in the quality of their healthcare programs. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPcanadE.wps
A Comparison of the Psychological Processes and Behavioral Manifestations of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa
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An 18 page discussion of the etiologies and causes of these types of eating disorders. Describes each condition noting the frequency of its occurrence. Emphasizes that the impact of these conditions can range from maladaptive social behavior to severe physical consequence, even death. Differences in cognitive processing mechanisms are believed to exist between those that suffer from conditions such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa and the general population. While anorexia is ego-syntonic from the cognitive perspective, bulimia is ego-dystonic. Both conditions, however, involve negative automatic thoughts, dysfunctional assumptions and core beliefs. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: PPanorx2.wps
A Critical Analysis of Eric Schlosser's “Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal”
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A 9 page overview of Schlosser's examination of
the fast food industry. The author provides a general overview of Schlosser's premises and reviews Chapter 2 of the book in considerable detail. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPfastF2.rtf
A Critical Evaluation of the Theory and Practice of Inter-Personal Joint Working for Social Workers
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This 9 page paper looks at how the theory and perceived benefits of joint working and the way that these very difficult to realise. The paper considers the historical goals for collaborative working, the motivations, such as financial and political needs as well as patient needs. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEsocint.rtf
A Critique of a Study Assessing the Relationship Between HIV Risks and Learning Disabilities
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A 3 page paper reviewing a study titled "Sexual risk
behaviors of young adults with LD and the need for HIV/AIDS education" and published in the Nov/Dec 2000 edition of Remedial and Special Education.
This paper outlines the study and its intentions. The conclusion is presented that the study's author, Wanda J. Blanchett, included too many
variables for useful conclusions to be obtained from her results. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPaids4.rtf
A Historical Analysis of EMTALA
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of this legislation that has prompted Emergency Rooms to accept all patients. How the legislation came about and the effect of special interest groups, lobbyists and so forth are things examined. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: SA625EMT.rtf
A Legislative Health Issue:
The Legalization of Physician-Assisted Suicide
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This 8 page paper considers the issue of euthanasia and the role of Dr. Jack Kevorkian, who was believed by some to be a man who put a name to a process that others had considered for centuries: death with dignity. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MHEutha7.rtf
A Maternal Assessment
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A 5 page paper which presents a maternal assessment of a
pregnant woman. The assessment addresses the pregnant woman's unique position, and
informs the woman of changes, medications, expectations, breastfeeding, and other
relevant issues concerning her pregnancy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RApregnant.wps
A Multi-Dimensional Approach to the Multi-Dimensional Problem of
Child Abuse
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This 60 page report discusses the existence of
child abuse in the 21st century and suggests a research study
related to home visitation intervention for the prevention of
such abuse. A statement of the problem, its history, a
literature review, the study, outcomes, and recommendations are
included. It is a concern for all of society since: “Without
early prevention, abused and neglected children do more poorly in
school, are more likely to become teen parents, and abuse alcohol
and drugs. They are also more likely to become criminals as
adults and to suffer from chronic health problems.” Bibliography
lists 32 sources.
Filename: BWchdabu.wps
