Death & Dying : In 5 pages the author discusses the issue of
death and dying as based on the work of Philip Larkin, Ernest
Becker, and Richard W. Momeyer, and answers the question of
whether Becker and Larkin share the same absolute terror of
death. Momeyer sees Death Anxiety as constructive. The
author discusses why this view would be particularly important
for the health care professional. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Deathdie.wps

Interview on Death and Dying : A 5 page paper reflecting
concepts conveyed in an interview with a retired Director of
Nursing Services at a long-term care facility for the elderly.
The woman's unique perspective on the process of dying and
the interaction between elderly and their community base during
this process is a significant theme. The writer presents
information from the interview that enhances an understanding
of the process of death within communities and the roles nurses
must play. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Deatdyin.wps

Essays On Death and Dying : 10 pages worth of short essays
on writings related to death and dying. The first reflects on the
writings of Volkhart and Michael and their discourse on
bereavement. The second considers Waechter's reasoning
concerning children and terminal illness. The final essay
considers the impact of Moody's book about "near-death"
experiences. The primary sources are cited. Death2.wps

Death As The Supreme Motivator : A 4 page paper
comparing the ideas expressed in Ernest Becker’s The Denial of
Death, William I. Miller’s The Anatomy of Disgust, and Erich
Fromm’s The Anatomy of Human Destructiveness. The paper
shows how all three of these thinkers see the denial of death,
and with it man’s lack of comfort with his own physicality, as
the prime rationale in man’s self-concept. Bibliography lists
three sources. Suprdeat.wps

Counseling the Dying : A 15 page research paper that explores
the five stages of grieving, stages of hope, and various
counseling techniques by physicians, nurses, clerics, and
counseling psychologists when dealing with terminally ill
patients. Bibliography lists 13 sources. Termill.wps

Coping with Death : A 6 page paper that addresses the role
nurses play in the dying process of patients. This includes
patients that are dying as well as their family members. Two
different case scenarios are provided, which illustrate the varied
circumstances that a nurse may encounter. Each situation is
unique, yet each circumstance always requires a great degree of
caring, one of the most important aspects of nursing.
Bibliography lists 7 sources. Deatcope.wps

Hospital Mergers : This 10 page paper looks at hospital
mergers, primarily from the perspective of a nursing
administration unit. Problems of mergers and acquisitions are
highlighted, particularly as it pertains to the health care industry.
Bibliography lists 9 sources Merghosp.wps

Managed Health Care & The Nursing Profession :
The nursing profession is looked at in light of managed health
care, specifically as it pertains to obstetrics. This 8 page paper
specifically examines changes the field has undergone since the
advent of managed health care. Options for nurses in the
specialty are discussed, including the growing nurse midwifery
occupation. Pros and cons of managed health care are included
as well. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Manacare.wps

Long-Term Care & Customer Service : A 15 page paper that
considers the topic of customer service in long-term care
facilities and relates an understanding of the process necessary
for implementation. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Longc.wps

Decision Support Systems / Their Potential in the Hospital
Environment : A 12 page overview of Decision Support
Systems, databases and analytical tools which assist in making
decisions based on the analysis of complex data, and their role
in health care. Provides numerous examples of potential and
existing uses. Bibliography lists 16 sources. Hospdeci.wps
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