Considering Organ Donation
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5 pages in length. When one considers the fact that a single individual can give life to more than seven people, it is astounding to think that anyone would not consider organ donation. However, there are those who cannot see past their own personal concerns, knowing full well that once they are dead, their organs are of no further use to them. Typically, when asked for a reason, the most common answers incorporate religion or fear, both of which carry with them heavy ethical motivation. The writer discusses the controversy behind organ donation, as well as addresses the views of Aristotle, Kant and Mill. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCdonat.wps

Continuing Education for X-ray Technologists
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5 pages containing the content of a 13-slide PowerPoint® presentation outlining the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists' requirements for continuing education and documentation. Bibliography lists 1 source. KShlthCEx-ray.rtf
Filename: KShlthCEx-ray.rtf

Continuing Medical Education
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A 16 page paper providing an overview of the current state of continuing education for physicians. Not only medicine has changed in today’s world, however, so has all of education. Continuing medical education (CME) holds promise today that never existed in the past. The paper discusses characteristics of adult learners; new approaches to interactive learning; patient outcome; changes in physician behavior resulting from CME; and implications of commercial (i.e., pharmaceutical company) involvement. The paper also includes proposed changes in accreditation of commercially-supported programs current in 2003. Bibliography lists 19 sources.
Filename: KSmedContEdu.rtf

Continuous Quality of Care
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This 3 page paper examines the CQI concept. How it applies to nursing is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA817CQI.rtf

Contribution of Legionella pneumophilia's Natural Environment to its Pathogenesis Ability
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A 6 page paper discussing the manner in which this organism's method of survival in nature contributes to its pathogenicity. L. pneumophilia is absolutely an aerobic bacterium. It favors the environment of water where there is the presence also of metal, such as water holding tanks, commercial cooling systems and shower heads, which ultimately could be important in determining its control through methods other than those currently available. An intracellular organism, it is highly adaptable to rapidly changing environmental conditions and shows the greatest affinity for those human cells that most closely match its preferred natural environment. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Patho.wps

Controlling Asthma
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A 10 page paper that begins by reporting the prevalence of asthma and the contradictions between the symptoms patients report and their perception of how well they are controlling this disease. The essay discusses triggers, allergens and irritants, the typical treatment, the latest research connecting stress to asthma attacks and ideas for how patients and caregivers can help better control this condition. Statistical data included. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PGasthma6.rtf

Controlling Catheter-Related Infections in Hemodialysis Patients
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A 10 page review of five research studies employing various methodologies to reduce infection rates. The use of heparin is compared to solutions of citrate and taurolidine, gentamicin and citrate, and vancomycin and gentamycin. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPmedHemodialysis.rtf

Converging Scientific Evidence Advancing our Knowledge of Human Explicit Memory
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This 9 page paper provides an overview of research that has been conducted in recent years that shows how the theories that have been applied to understanding memory have been used to support brain research, including brain imaging and lesions studies. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: MHBraiMe.rtf

Coping With Breast Cancer
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6 pages in length. One might readily surmise that myriad breast cancer patients have significant difficulty coping within their situation, no matter if they are long-time survivors or in the midst of treatment. In order to meet the needs of this particular population, it is important to tap into the vast psychological issues that are inherently associated with physical and emotional survival. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCbrest.wps

Coping with Breast Cancer
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A 6 page research paper that consists of a literature review on studies addressing the stress and coping skills involved with having breast cancer. There is a large body of research focusing on how stress affects breast cancer and breast cancer survivors, as well as on how to help women cope with this diagnosis. This examination of this body of research demonstrates that while some studies are informative and encouraging, there is still much to be learned on this topic. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: khcopcan.rtf

Coping With Spinal Cord Injury
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A 10 page paper. This essay reports what spinal cord injury and the different types of injury in terms of severity. The results of such an injury are reported along with the diagnostic process needed. The symptoms and possible complications are discussed. Some of the treatments and interventions that are used with these patients are reported. The writer also comments on life satisfaction how people might cope with such an injury and the importance of having a strong social network and taking charge of one's own life. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PGspicp.RTF

Coronary Angiography
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A 6 page paper that begins by explaining what this test is, including why dye is injected into the blood vessels and why the doctor might order this test, e.g., symptoms the patient might be exhibiting or other test results that suggest the angiography should be performed and what can be learned from this X-ray test. The essay comments on angioplasty and stents and why and how they are used. Other tests that may be performed are also mentioned. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGanggr.rtf

Coronary Artery Disease
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A 19 page overview of coronary artery disease. This paper reviews the causes, etiology, differential diagnosis, and treatment. Clinical considerations are delineated as are follow-up strategies such as rehabilitation and education. Bibliography lists 24 sources.
Filename: PPhrtDs1.rtf

Coronary Artery Disease Prevention
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A 12 page research paper that defines and examines primary and secondary prevention efforts in regards to coronary artery disease (CAD). The writer's primary focus is on how prevention intervention affect women. Bibliography lists 18 sources.
Filename: khcad.rtf

Coronary Artery Disease: Causes and Approaches
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A 12 page discussion of the causes and interventional methods of cardiac disease. Elaborates on the role of plaque and bacteria as causative factors of heart disease. Emphasizes the importance of education and rehabilitation both in reducing the occurrence of heart disease and treating individuals and families who suffer form the condition. Includes a onepage Roman Numeral Outline. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PPheart3.wps

Corporate Crimes
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A 3 page paper answering 3 questions about corporate criminal liability in the healthcare setting, particularly as it applies to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). The Justice department states that only organizations are "covered entities" that can be held responsible, but there are other means of holding individual employees responsible for actions outside of corporate policy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KScrimCorp.rtf

Correct Site Surgery: Measures to Prevent the Horrors of Wrong Site Amputations and Other Flawed Site Surgeries
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A 4 page discussion of the importance of standards released by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) in 2003 in addressing wrong site surgeries. These measures have three important components: 1. preoperative verification, 2. marking, and 3. patient involvement in the marking process. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPmedSrg.rtf

Cost Analysis Nurse Practitioner
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This 25 page paper includes a 9 page annotated bibliography. There are a number of topics discussed in this paper, including the cost analysis for adding a nurse practitioner to the staff of a hypothetical physician family practice. Topics discussed include the increasing numbers of nurse practitioners found in doctors' offices and clinics; information regarding nurse practitioners and what they can do; studies that have demonstrated the value of nurse practitioners, the problems faced by a hypothetical family practice, the cost analysis and decision to hire a family nurse practitioner. Data are included. Two graphs included. Annotated bibliography lists 25 sources.
Filename: PGnpanl.wps

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.
Filename: TJmhcst1.rtf

Cost of Life Support
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A 5 page research paper that investigates the cost, for emotional and financial, to families of patients who are in a vegetative or comatose state, but who did not indicate their wishes regarding aggressive medical intervention. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khcotlif.wps

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
Filename: SNCranos.doc

Creating an Asthma Education Program
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An 8 page research paper which examines topics which should be covered in establishing an education program which will empower both the asthma patient and the patient's family to take control of this chronic, yet controllable disease. The writer covers such topics as creating a personalized care plan, the role of allergens, and how to control them in the home environment. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Asthmaed.wps

Crisis in Health Care Reform
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A 5 page research paper that presents an argument that health care reform is not only necessary, but that the health care system in the US is facing a crisis that politicians should address at once. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khheacri.rtf

Critical Analysis: Euthanasia Article
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This 3 page paper is a critical analysis of a journal article that tackles this controversial subject. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVCritEu.rtf

Critical Thinking Case Study: Revamping Quality Assurance and Clinical Pathways to Improve Cost Effectiveness
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A 5 page case study of the Fictional Faith Memorial Hospital. The problem confronting the organization is meeting the terms of their commitment to promote the health and well-being of the people in the communities we serve through a comprehensive continuum of services while at the same time reducing operating costs. An overview of the internal problems which exist at Faith Memorial is used to demonstrate the importance of revamping quality assurance plant and clinical pathways. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPmedSol.rtf

CRITICAL THINKING IN THE NURSING PROFESSION
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This 5 page paper discusses the practical use and application of critical thinking in the nursing profession. Examples are given and quotes cited from the text of Catalano's Nursing Now textbook. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MBcritnurse.rtf

Critique of “The Quiet Room” by L. Schiller and A. Bennett
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This is a 5 page critique of “The Quiet Room” by L. Schiller and A. Bennett. The 1994 book “The Quiet Room: A Journey Out of the Torment of Madness” by Lori Schiller and Amanda Bennett, tells the story of Schiller’s struggle with the illness, treatment and lifestyle of a schizophrenic. The book is important in many aspects as horrific as the tales may appear, they are typical of experiences of schizophrenics: from the onset of the symptoms of the illness; to the realization and acceptance of the illness; to the maze of the health care system; and to (hopefully) successful treatment of the illness. The book has been adopted by the mental health care community as a realistic and candid report on the mental turmoil and institutional nightmares schizophrenics must endure while going through the steps from diagnosis through treatment. The book also provides useful insight and hope to families of schizophrenics which are emphasized in the support of Schiller’s family. Finally the book provides hope and inspiration to schizophrenics as well who are able to read Schiller’s own documentation of her road to recovery and the productive lifestyle she leads today. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TJLSchi1.rtf

Critique of News Article on MRSA
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This 8 page paper critiques an article on MRSA, points out its biases and explains why it is important that the news media report things accurately. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: HVMRSACr.rtf

Critique of Student Nursing Ethics Paper on Patient Autonomy
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A 5 page paper which critiques a student paper supporting the position that the primary responsibility of a nurse or healthcare professional is to the patient and these wishes take precedence over those of the family and community. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TGpatcare.rtf

Critique/Nursing article
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A 5 page analysis of an article that discusses a nursing research project. The article details the research study conducted by Hayes, which examined how adherence to Emergency Department (ED) discharge instructions could be improved for the elderly. The writer relates the details of the study and evaluates the article as superlative in regards to content and contributing to professional nursing. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khcrinur.rtf

Crohn's Disease
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the disease with a concentration on treatment and how a patient lives with symptoms. An outline is included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA148IBD.rtf

Cryptococcus Neoformans
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Cryptococcus Neoformans is a pathogen to humans and can cause a range of conditions from asymptomatic illness to lethal systemic disease. This 3 page paper looks at the pathogen, its' ecology, the diseases, symptoms, occurrence, treatment and prognosis. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TECryptoN.rtf

Cultural Aspects of Pain Control Among Women in Labor
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A 5 page research paper that addresses the influence of culture on perceived pain for women in labor. A literature review indicates that there is a great need for research in this area. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khlaborp.rtf

Cultural Concerns for EMS Workers
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A 6 page paper which discusses cultural concerns and differences that EMS workers may encounter. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAEMS.wps

CULTURALLY COMPETENT CARE AND HOLY REDEEMER
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This 10-page paper examines the potential implementation of culturally competent care at Holy Redeemer, a clinic that cares for HIV/AIDs patients from a wide variety of demographics. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: MTcultcomp.rtf

Current Status on Acromegaly
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A 6 page paper giving an overview of acromegaly, a disease caused by the over-production of growth hormone in the pituitary gland. Acromegaly affects older adults, and contributes to a shortened life expectancy. Though the same pattern of activity in children results in excessive growth and is referred to as gigantism, the observed effects of excessive growth hormone in adults are far different than those observed in children. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Acromega.wps

Current Views on Drug Addiction
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A 5 page paper briefly reviewing current (2004-2006) views of issues such as chemical action, addiction, withdrawal and effects of marijuana, cocaine and heroin. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSdrugRes.rtf

Currently Accepted Definition Of Death
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3 pages in length. With the agonizing demise of Terri Schiavo, the question of what defines death has come to the forefront of philosophical and medical debate. When is a person dead? When they can no longer take care of themselves? When they have no quality of life? When there is no hope for reversal of deterioration of brain and other organs should the individual awaken from a coma? Indeed, while one might surmise how the definition of death is quite finite and straightforward, it has proven to be anything but. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCDeathDef.rtf

Customer Role, Satisfaction and Retention in Regards to the Dental Practice of Dr. Sandra M. Finch, D.M.D.
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This is a 5 page paper discussing various suggestions and opportunities for customer satisfaction and retention in a dental practice. Assessment of the information available on the web site of Dr. Sandra Finch, D.M.D (www.drfinch.com), provides the reader with a good outline of the services available in her dental practice in White Rock, British Columbia. The web page gives background, education and training information about Dr. Finch herself under “Meet the Doctor” as well as other customer services areas such as “About the Practice”, “New Patient Information”, “Cosmetic Dentistry”, “Testimonials” and an email contact address under “Contact Us”. The importance of the customer/patient is emphasized throughout the web site and the invitation is also extended to welcome new patients. However, in order to retain her current patients and attract new patients, various customer relations procedures could be introduced which would provide a unique edge over the competition. These practices could include increased advertising through other areas of the media, public speeches to local social groups, customer satisfaction surveys, setting up a referral network, larger access through the web page, guaranteed appointment times and extended hours among other suggestions. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TJFinch1.rtf

Customer Service in a Medical Practice
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5 pages. This paper explains how to improve customer service in a medical practice. By defining the opportunity statement and the steps needed to initiate action, a medical practice can give quality customer satisfaction. Anticipated obstacles and how to overcome them are also considered as well as a projected success rate of the plan. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JAmedprc.rtf