Essays on Medical Community

Euthanasia, otherwise known as assisted suicide or “death with dignity” is an incredibly challenging topic from the medical perspective, the right for autonomy, and from the religious or ethical standpoint. Generally speaking, euthanasia is not legal in most countries throughout the world and although one could understand the complexity in the nature of the practice, there is something to be said when looking at it through the experience of an individual who feels as if his or her life is not one worth living. The Spanish film, “The Sea Inside” focuses on the life of a paraplegic man who ...

Patient A, who has a diagnosis of dementia, will most likely be on the receiving end of the least amount of discrimination from those around her. It’s true that she will fall foul of the prejudice (though lack of empathy might be a better phrase than prejudice) which exists against the elderly, and she may also feel some pushback for her second marriage, particularly if it was due to some error on her own part, but otherwise, her life and previous career would bring her respect. Her diagnosis does not surprise me, because at eighty-eight, patient A is ...

Despite the relative lack of information on the future implications of stem-cell therapies, research has sped ahead (Daley, et al. 793). As an example of the rapid pace of research, the International Society for Stem Cell Research, arguably the biggest international professional organization involved in stem cell research, has been obliged to update its guidelines three times in ten years (Daley, et al. 787). The purpose of this paper is to present some of the controversies evoked by stem cell research and therapies. One of the reasons given for the rapid uptake of stem cell therapies is the appeal ...

Abstract

The purpose of this report is to demonstrate the reasons why men do not go to the doctor as often as they should, and discuss potential solutions to this problem. This discussion looks at the potential reasons why this gap exists, and suggests a number of ways that medical services can offset this gender difference to better protect men from disease. Factoring in issues of cost as well as the rates of gender-specific disease, it becomes clear that men visit the doctor significantly less often than their female peers, even controlling for outside factors. This lack of medical help ...

There are so many diseases, conditions and disorders that can negatively affect human beings that are inconvenient, problematic and, some can be fatal. That said finding treatments and cures for these ailments is paramount, but not everyone is comfortable with the many different chemicals and drugs that are supported by physicians and the pharmaceutical industry. Some people have, do and will continue seek out different treatments, outside the traditional medical approaches. These different approaches are called “alternative medicine.” Alternative medicine can include choosing medicinal marijuana instead of prescription pain killer, faith healing and acupuncture. However, many argue that if ...

The advancements in modern medicine in the last few decades are responsible for new treatment methodologies in treating deadly diseases. However, there are some areas of the human body that still remain a mystery. The human brain is one of the more complex organs and there is no forseeable outcome irrespective of the infirmity. The medical community faces hard choices whenever they encounter a difficult situation involving brain damage. The chances for recovery from a severe brain damage are slim. Hence, during such times, a hospital staff will request the family for consent to withdraw specific medical treatment or ...

1. Company Background and Business Overview Depuy has a rich and long history of innovation. In 1895, a 35-year-old chemist named Revra DePuy started a business to manufacture fiber splints customizable to fit patients. He started his operation in Warsaw, Indiana (DePuySynthes, 2016). Depuy is the first orthopedic manufacturing company in the world. Because of the success of DePuy, Warsaw has become the orthopedic capital of the world. DePuy was the first company to introduce mobile bearing knee system (LCS Knee System). DePuy was also the first company to introduce Porocoat, a biological fixation to bone without the use ...

Fetal alcohol syndrome is a condition whereby a child is born with a range of physical and mental deformities as a result of alcohol consumption by the mother during pregnancy. Such deformities are permanent, and the affected children will have to live with them for the rest of their lives. Over the last few decades, the number of infants born with this disease has been steadily rising. Of late this situation has captured the attention of medical practitioners worldwide as the rates are now alarming. For this reason, the medical community is more aware of the conditions and is ...

Introduction

Ethnomedicine can be defined as the field of study that deals with medicinal traditions, ideas, and practices as it relates to the cultural perspectives of the people around the world. Ethnomedicine is a wide field of science; it encompasses fields of studies such as ecology, environmental history, and epidemiology. Since these fields indirectly affect the culture of people, they can be then considered crucial to ethnomedicine as a field of knowledge (Giovannini, n.d.) However, ethnomedicine is seen as a niche field in medicine and as such not widely known among the medicinal field. Recognizing the benefits of biomedicine is ...

Abstract

Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is the generic name for the medical consequences caused by a particular form of child abuse: violently shaking infants and causing their heads to follow an abrupt whiplash motion. SBS is accompanied by a specific triad of clinical signs: subdural hematoma (cerebral bleeding), retinal bleeding (eye fundus bleeding) and brain swelling. The consequences of SBS are severe – with long term or permanent neural disabilities and in 20-25% cases death. In the medical community SBS is controversial as there are opposite sides advocating that either SBS is a violent form of child abuse or that is ...

The Problems of Conscientious Objection

Conscientious objection, in the context of the nursing environment, is a situation in which a nurse does not feel comfortable with his or her role in a particular medical procedure. The topic of discussion here will be elective termination of pregnancy, or colloquially speaking, abortion (Wicclair, 2011). There are many reasons that nurses or other medical professionals may choose to object to certain medical procedures, but the issue of abortion is easily the one that becomes the most problematic in many countries (Wicclair, 2011). Different countries have different rules regarding the existence of conscientious objection; some doctors and nurses ...

Abstract

This study analyzes the benefits and challenges of implementing an electronic medical system in both hospital and clinic environments. The overall research problem addressed in this study is determining how to effectively manage and communicate expectations associated with perceived benefits and challenges derived from a new install of an electronic medical record. The purpose of this study is to analyze perceptions associated with both the benefits and challenges derived from installing an electronic medical record system. This problem is relevant to many such as those who ...

Roger Spottiswoode’s film And the Band Played On, based on the book of the same name by Randy Shilts, is a tremendous drama that touches on many distinct issues that were present at the time of the discovery of the AIDS virus, as well as the curious resistance medical and disease experts experienced from affected populations, the government and even other medical professionals. Chiefly following a team of researchers at the CDC, led by Don Francis (Matthew Modine) and William Darrow (Richard Masur), the film follows the attempts of this organization and others to track the spread of the disease, ...

The article “Insensible losses: When the Medical community forgets the Family” is very insightful of what surrounds the medical field. It is written by Pierre Elias, a medical student at the Duke University. He has been able to do extensive research on hospital medicine at the University of California. His experience and knowledge make him a competent author on the health profession as he has the theoretical and practical expertise necessary in medicine. It clearly illustrates the relationship between the health care providers and the patient and the trusts that exist among them. Under health provider and patient relationship two issues ...

INTERVIEW WITH A PHARMACIST

Interview Questions:1. Why are certain over the counter medicines behind the pharmacy counter or locked?They are regulated in the state because PSE containing products has been used for meth.2. What are some of the things a pharmacist wishes a provider never told their patients?Your medication will be covered but medications in formulary 2 are not covered.3. What is a prior authorization?When insurance requires more information from a doctor in order to cover the medication4. How can we make it easier for a patient to get his/her medication if the one we prescribed is not covered by the insurance company?Call the doctor or fax to ...

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Introduction

Understanding the concept of health is one of the most hotly debated aspects on today's social agenda. A plethora of scholarly opinions attempting to define this phenomenon is available. Some of them revolve around the axis of pure biology, while others take deep sociological and philosophical roots (White, 2001). Although some jurisdictions provide legal definition of this concept, the academic world is very distant from reaching a unanimous understanding thereof (Nettleton, 2006). Clarifying the main elements of health is important in many areas, from litigation (e.g. in medical malpractice cases) ...

‘Name’

‘Instructor’s Name’ ‘Subject’ During the later part of the twentieth century, scientists realized the power of genes and found at that by altering the genes of an organism, its biological capabilities can be enhanced. This technology, commonly known as genetic engineering, has since then been hailed as one of the greatest breakthroughs in medical history. Like any new technology, genetic engineering comes with its own sets of pros and cons. However, this technology holds the power to shape human destiny and eradicate many genetic based diseases, and can profit mankind immensely, provided the medical community and ...

Why is it done this way? Who started it and why?

An extremely new product making its impact on the health and wellness marketplace is the Airing. It is a small, hoseless, cordless, CPAP machine, which looks and (purportedly) feels completely different than its predecessors. CPAP stands for Constant Positive Airway Pressure and is a therapy device used to treat those with sleep apnea. The new device, called Airing, was developed by inventor Steven Marsh, from a project that was focused on very different technology. He refers to its development as an “incredibly happy accident (Medcalf 1).” He was working on a technology focused research assignment on mico-fluid pumps in micro electro mechanical ...

In today’s social climate, the cost of healthcare is always on our minds. A new healthcare system has recently been put in place to ensure many people unable to afford healthcare but it is not enough. Essentially, the cost of healthcare as well as patient care is very expensive. Some people simply cannot afford the healthcare necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle. This problem only further damages an already deteriorating society, making people already in need of healthcare even unhealthier. Steps need to be taken to improve the healthcare system, lower costs, and educate citizens on how to improve ...

Healing the Future

INTRODUCTION In a diverse nation like the United States there are many ideologies, philosophies, cultural “norms,” and belief systems, it is not really surprising that people are not always going to agree. There are many legal, political, and social issues that raise ethical questions that the public cannot agree upon how best to approach and address the debated issues. One of the most heatedly debated issues that exist today is the concerns surrounding stem cell research. Stem cell research has the potential to change the field of medicine and how people are healed. However, all of that potential is ...

The Case Study from Memorial Medical Center

Jag # EUTHANASIA 2 Introduction Physicians are recognized as having both ethical and medical obligations to their parents, and this may aid in explaining why there has always existed a heated debate about the issue of euthanasia (Sweeney, 2014). Historically, the fields of medicine and medical law have often been at odds in regards to variables surrounding physician-patient relationships. While a physician is legally bound to practice medicine within the realm of the law, they are also ethically bound to carry out the requests of their patients in attempts to improve overall quality of life (Fremgen, 2012). However, ...

Business Sample Analysis

Business Sample Analysis 1.) Monty can file a tort case for medical malpractice against Dr. Bones. Medical malpractice falls under the concept of tort law due to the professional negligence wherein a physician, through his act or omission performed a treatment on a patient that is below the accepted standard of practice in medical community that resulted to injury or death of the patient. In simple terms, medical malpractice means medical error on the part of health care providers. Cross & Miller (2010, p. 132) argued that the basis of tort law was originated from the British concept wherein torts are considered ...

Thesis Outline: Reforming Workers Compensation:

Faisal A. Al-Kadhi Chapter I: The Problem Introduction-Statement of the Problem This research study will analyze the impact various components of California’s workers compensation law (Senate Bill 863). The Bill was introduced to the people of California as a reform of workers’ compensation. The result was supposed to give more fair and equitable treatment to injured workers. Workers’ compensation is a complex issue not only because of the countless number of injuries the law encompasses but also due to the large number of stakeholders. Major groups of stakeholders include (a) the California state government, (b) labor unions, (c) doctors ...

AN EXPLORATORY ANALYSIS OF SENATE BILL 863

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ABSTRACT California’s (CA) legislature has passed a series of Workers Compensation (WC) reforms during the past 15 years; the most recent, Senate Bill (SB) 863 passed on August 21, 2012. SB 863 was introduced and presented to the California public as a reform bill that would ensure better coverage and easier medical access for workers injured on the job. SB 899 passed during the early 2000s was shown to be better for California’s workers, than SB863. ...

Thesis Outline: Reforming Workers Compensation:

Chapter I: The Problem Introduction-Statement of the Problem This research study will analyze the impact various components of California’s’ Senate Bill 863 the workers compensation law. The Bill was introduced to the people of California as a reform of the workers’ compensation. The result was supposed to give more fair and equitable treatment to injured workers. Workers’ compensation is a complex issue not only because of the countless number of injuries the law encompasses but also to the large number of stakeholders. Major groups of stakeholders include (a) the California state government, (b) labor unions, (c) doctors and other health ...

Philosophy

EUTHANASIA. The terry Schiavo case is an example of an instance where a woman who had undergone a stroke that left her in a vegetative state was euthanized by her husband contrary to the wishes of her parents. I strongly disagree with the treatment that Terry Schiavo was afforded. I am pro-life and I believe in letting people live out their lives to the very end irrespective of their condition either medical or otherwise. I also believe that choices made by family members to end the life of a ‘loved one’ in a complicated medical situation is an act of cowardice on the ...

(a). Statement of problem or problem(s) facing the firm. State the problem(s) clearly and succinctly. Explain why you believe it (or they) is important. Include information on concepts from the course as needed. Ans. Biovail Corporation has a Canadian company presence in the world and home. This pharmaceutical company has developed numerous prestigious medicines and legacy pharmaceutical medicines. Their research and development has been taking the firm ahead in the medicine production and distribution of the medicines. Suffering from small problems of media and public relations, and bigger control issues the corporation settled for new people being pushed ...

INTRODUCTION

A whole lot of literature published in journals and books identifies the “Tuskegee Syphilis Study” as an infamous research, in which the uneducated Afro-American males in the US were denied treatment for syphilis and deceived by the US Public Health Services’ officials. This study was the longest and a harsh experiment on humans in the history of medicine. This study was a clinical research carried out in the poorest counties of the state of Alabama, US between 1932 and 1972 on around 600 black men of which about 399 were infected with syphilis. The balance 201 men served as the ...

President Bill Clinton ascended to the highest office in the land at a time when the country had earned a notorious distinction of having the largest healthcare costs in the world. Before Clinton’s presidency, the United States congress had on several occasions tried to adopt universal health coverage. However, in most of the cases, a determined opposition consisting of big businesses, health industry players and right-wing politicians would block the proposals as they came. Clinton’s Presidency offered some hopes of reforming the healthcare industry because a large majority of the public termed healthcare as one of the most pressing problems in ...

The Tuskegee Syphilis Study took place more than 70 years ago in Tuskegee, Alabama. The study was conducted by the Public Health Service (PHS) (Prograis 21). The study was originally entitled the "Tuskegee Study of Untreated Syphilis in the Negro Male" (Northridge 1271). There were 399 African American men that were diagnosed with syphilis but were never told of their diagnosis, never treated, and were watched and studied as the disease progressed so that the symptoms could be studied. Many of the men in the study died as a result of their illness. The survivors were denied penicillin after its ...

Position: Negative

Introduction Even if the chiropractor improperly manipulates the body during treatment, it is highly unlikely that the patient would suffer stroke as a result. Instead, after considerable research that involves case-control studies and biomechanical studies, it has been concluded that patients who suffer from stroke after a visit to a chiropractor already had the arterial damage that led to the stroke. The connection between the chiropractor and the incidence of stroke had to do with the fact that the patients were seeking a remedy for their pain (Murphy, 2010). The chiropractor applied a treatment, but even with the manipulation that went along with ...

Massage Therapy as a Rising Form of Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Society’s increase in awareness of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) techniques can be very visible nowadays. This reflects the growing awareness of people regarding practices related to CAM and also an increased emphasis on promoting health and wellness instead of medically fixing the body when it is already burdened by disease and other ailments. Complementary and alternative medicine is a broad term that encompasses all non-Western medical practices that aim to promote health such as massage, yoga, acupuncture, aromatherapy and other related practices. One of the most popular CAM techniques is massage.

Massage History and Important Principles

Massage has a long standing tradition that dates ...

The controversy over vaccination of children has been flaring up from last decade and parents are refuting medical advice regarding vaccination of children. Medical community and concerned parents are segregated in two groups, both attempting to assert their viewpoint over vaccinations. The scientific data and results on the efficacy and requirement of vaccination for children provided and informed by medical consultants to parents is not accorded complete comprehension by parents and the number of parents who are willing to skip their child’s vaccination is on the increase. Children, during their early life stage are prone to diseases resulting ...

Introduction

Autism is a childhood developmental disorder that affects the brain’s normal development of communication and social skills. It is a physical condition that appears in the first three years of life and is linked with abnormal biochemistry in the brain. The causes of autism are not ascertained but autism is largely attributed to genetic predisposition and the environment. A plethora of research studies have also suspected other causative factors like mercury poisoning, diet and vaccine sensitivity among others but these factors are yet to be proven (Pubmed, 2010). Autism has a variety of symptoms depending on the level of infection ...