The Advent of Modern Medicine : A 9 page research
paper
which looks at what is generally meant by the term modern
medicine. The writer demonstrates how this term can vary
according to whether one is looking at certain key philosophical
changes or actual advancements in practical applications.
Bibliography lists 8 sources. Modmed.wps 1930's
Irish Medical Care & Cerebral Palsy / Book
Review : A 3 page review of Christy Brown's touching personal
story entitled "My Left Foot" -- the auto-biography of an
individual who suffered from Cerebral Palsy and was paralyzed
so that he had control over only one foot. The writer focuses
upon Christy's struggles and the idea that his story evidences the
importance of treating everyone like an equal human being. No
Bibliography. Mleftfot.wps
Are There Positive Outcomes To Medical Malpractice
Reform? : A 25 page paper that provides an overview of the
major elements of malpractice reform, and considers the
question of whether there are benefits to reform policies in light
of the prominent arguments regarding proposed legislation over
the past decade. Bibliography lists 24 sources. Medmal.wps
Indoor Air Quality in Hospitals : A 30 page paper
that
provides a comprehensive overview of the problem of
addressing indoor air quality in hospital settings to prevent the
spread of infection. This paper considers the scope of the
problem, reflects upon the most commonly applied solutions to
the problem, and considers their effectiveness in hospital
settings. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Hospair.wps
Tailored Communication in Health Care : A 15 page
overview of the importance of effective communication in
health care emphasizing that misunderstandings can not only be
costly but also potentially deadly. Stresses that in many cases
information must be tailored to meet a patients cultural or
educational background. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Hlthcomm.wps
Career Opportunities in Pediatric Care : 6 pages on
the
importance of pediatricians and the valuable service they
perform. Information concerning job tasks, salaries, educational
requirements, and job opportunities is provided. The qualities of
a "good" pediatrician are discussed as well. Bibliography lists 4
sources. Pediatrc.wps
Computers & Medical Technology :
7 pages in length.
Discussed are the history of computers in medicine, the concept
of "tele-medicine," and most importantly the concept of
computer-aided surgery, which enables doctors and interns to
practice complex surgical procedures on "virtual patients"
instead of upon live human subjects. Bibliography lists 4
sources. Compsurg.wps
Computers In Medicine : A 15 page research paper
dealing
with some of the current and anticipated uses of computers in
the medical field. Aside from the obvious, the paper goes in
depth into some of the various imaging techniques, particularly
MRI. It includes a brief history of the computer in general and
the computer in medicine, as well as a detailed discussion of the
mechanism of imaging. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Comp-med.wps
Fiber Optics : A 4 page paper dealing with fiber
optics.
Included is a description of fiber optic cables and their use in
medicine, telecommunication and other fields. Bibliography
lists 5 sources. Fireopti.wps
Laser Beams & Laser Technology : An 11 page
research
paper on lasers and laser technology. The writer defines laser
beam.. gives examples of lasers in medicine where some
remarkable procedures are occuring including : lasers and
cosmetic surgery; lasers and ophthamology; lasers and the
military; laser technology in the office; lasers for fun:
holography, entertainment, and more. Lasers have diverse uses
and have revolutionized differenct areas of life. Extensive
bibliography is included. Lasers.wps
Breast Feeding / Benefits, Misconceptions & Challenges
To
Public Health : A 10 page paper that provides an overview of
the findings in the current health literature related to the issue of
breast feeding, reflects the benefits over bottle feeding, and then
considers the implications of misconceptions and health issues
for public health. Bibliography lists 16 sources. Brfeed.wps
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