Academic papers on Medicine, Medical Issues, & Pharmacy

Health Care Pricing and Costs
A 3 page paper discussing health care pricing constraints, the effect of competition and the influence of government. In the current environment, any health care provider is constrained in pricing by government regulation that discourages...
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Medical Coding
This 5 page paper responds to different questions, most of which involve medical coding beginning with the constructs that affect medical coding. Other topics include cost shifting, time studies, case mix management, implementing electronic medical...
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Pancreatic Cancer
A 6 page discussion of this potentially fatal disease. This paper describes symptoms and methods for diagnosing the condition. Bibliography lists sources.
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National Naval Medical Center
A 16 page paper discussing strategy for the National Naval Medical Center (NNMC). It is the primary site of Navy medicine and is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United States. NNMC will be taking on some of the functions of Walter...
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A Conversation Regarding Medical Ethics
This 3 page paper provides a conversation about medical ethics. The case used as a springboard for discussion involves prioritization in respect to a dialysis machine. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
This 3 page paper provides an overview of this condition. Diagnosis and treatment are some things discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Coronary Angiography
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...
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Medical Coding - Informed Consent Forms
This 3 page paper responds to two diverse topics. The first one discusses the question: Is medical coding the process of operationalizing the construct of "severity" -- or the construct itself? The writer determines the illness and severity is the...
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Medicalization Of Depression
A 4 page paper that begins with a report regarding the incidence of clinical depression and explaining what symptoms must be present for a diagnosis of clinical depression. The rest of the paper discusses the reliance of medications and who benefits...
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Phenytoin: Pathophysiological Condition
3 pages in length. The writer discusses the pathophysiology of Phenytoin, the drug most commonly prescribed for epilepsy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Improving Organ Donation Through Clarification and Education
In six pages this paper discusses how to improve organ donations through clarification of confusion regarding the concepts of death, calming the fears that signing a donor card and offering organ donation consent encourages physicians to hasten...
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Aspects Of Universal Health Care In U.S.
A 7 page paper that discusses different issues concerning universal health care. Topics include evaluating the policy in terms of expected results, how the policy would affect the military, discuss negative and positive aspects that would affect...
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Lymphatic Filariasis
This 3 page paper discusses the cause, diagnosis and treatment of Lymphatic Filariasis, also known as elephantiasis. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Medical Ethics (Case Study Analysis)
This 5 page paper revolves around a case study where an injured baby is brought to the emergency room with two broken femurs. The physician does not see any reason to pursue the matter even though the mother has no explanation for the injuries....
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Anemia
An 11 page overview of anemia as it manifests with ABO incompability, hemolytic anemia,sickle cell anemia, thalassemia, pernicious anemia,iron deficiency anemia, polycythemia, and leukemia. Symptoms, causes, and treatments are discussed. ...
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