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Women's Health among Marginalized Populations, 2005.
A discussion on women's health in the poor immigrant and aboriginal populations.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, £ 24.95
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The paper examines how women's health is a subject which, as many commentators have noted, is often complicated by factors such as class, race, and culture. In this analysis the development and delivery of health care to women considers the roles played by these factors in our contemporary health care system. The two articles compared and contrasted here focus on the perceptions of health care among two traditionally marginalized female populations: poor immigrant women and poor aboriginal women.
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Marginal Analysis and Health Care, 2004.
This paper applies the economics analytical model, known as the "marginal analysis model", to the health care industry.
1,455 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 33.95
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This paper explains marginal analysis is the quantification of the time taken to serve the patient as the basis of cost, and any additional incurring dollars in this time frame are considered the marginal cost. The author stresses that, in health care organizations, there is no standardized service; therefore, quantifying health care service has become a great issue, and the marginal analysis method has become one of the keys for detecting the overall outcome of servicing each patient. The paper stresses that health care organizations run the risk of high costs and investments when they do not monitor operational costs through marginal analysis, which detects unnecessary costs associated with the patient care.
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Introduction
Marginal Analysis
Purpose Statement
Discussion / Literature Review
Conclusion
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"On the other hand, the marginal benefit is the additional benefit or benefits that are derived from one more unit produced. Benefits therefore can be quantified by the units of utility or satisfaction level in dollar value. It can also be noted that marginal benefit or the satisfaction level gradually falls with each additional unit. This is because when there is an increase in the units that one consumes, satisfaction level decreases and hence there is a less demand for it. The level of efficiency of an organization is very much dependent on the management's ability to manage the resources to maximize production and hence to maximize the utility of the unit cost."
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Population Health Proposal, 2005.
A study to help nurses combat the problem of foreign language speakers not complying with doctors' instructions.
1,270 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 30.95
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The paper examines the nursing problem of patients returning to the clinic without taking the medications that have been prescribed to them. The paper explores how language barriers and lack of understanding are the primary causes in the failure of patients to take medications as prescribed by their physicians. The paper proposes a plan that will be implemented with the assistance of the population of the Ontario clinic, to assist those who do not speak the primary languages of English or French.
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"In the work entitled "Strategies for Obtaining Compliance with Medications Regimens" published in the Journal of American Geriatrics Society (Coe, Predergast and Psathas, 1984) related is that a study conducted used case examples of doctor-patient interactions in the examination of educational strategies employed by physicians to obtain compliance with medication regimens from elderly patients. Findings of the study state that problems exist with the "understandings of the drug...by patients and their relatives" were issues in complying with instructions. (Coe, Predergast and Psathas, 1984)"
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Mental Health and Physical Health, 2005.
Discusses the reasoning behind two beliefs - whether or not mental health should be treated on par with physical health.
930 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 23.95
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There are two arguments regarding the treatment of mental health. Some believe that it should receive the same amount of health care coverage as physical illness, while others argue that the costs of treating mental illness could lead to severe problems. To better understand these arguments, this paper examines two articles, "Mental Health Should be Treated on Par with Physical Health," by Lewis L. Judd, and "Mental Health Should Not be treated on Par with Physical Health," by Richard E. Vatz, as well as two of their reference sources.
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"Martin Bobgan and Deidre Bobgan, the writers of an article titled, "Mental Illness is not a Disease" would probably agree that spending money on mental illness, and treating it equally to physical illness would be a lost cause. Although their opinion is much more drastic than that of Richard Vatz, all three writers would probably seem to agree that covering mental illness in insurance coverage would not be helpful to society. In the article, Mental Illness is not a Disease," Martin and Deidre Bobgan profess that people "continue to promote the false concept of mental illness, to align it with medicine, and consign it to science." It is apparent that these writers believe that the mental state and one's physical well-being fall into completely different categories."
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Health Education and Health Promotion, 2002.
An overview of health education and promotion programs in the States today.
3,650 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 14 sources, £ 93.95
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This paper examines programs for health education and health promotion in the United States today. It identifies the importance of health promotion and theoretical models of health promotion. It also focuses on appeals to diverse groups within American society.15 pgs, bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Vulnerable Populations, 2008.
This paper explores the health vulnerabilities of the Native-American population in the United States.
1,696 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 38.95
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The paper discusses how Native Americans statistically have a significantly higher risk of acquiring certain diseases as well as a higher risk of developing alcoholism and, therefore, an increased risk of creating fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) in offspring. The paper then explores programs that could address the issues surrounding the problem of alcoholism and FAS. The paper also highlights the important role of the public health nurse.
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"Though the Native American population in the United States constitutes only about 1% of the total population, the population has significant vulnerabilities as a group, all of which contribute to a need to better serve the population, especially in health care. (Shumway & Jackson, 1995, p.185) The Native American population in the United States suffers from statistically significant health problems that are often compounded by their disenfranchisement. The historical pattern of Native American health issues demonstrates that an evolution has taken place with regard to the problems they face, in the initial eras of conquest the effects of contagious diseases brought by exposure to Europeans was the problem."
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Health and Safety for Nurses in Home Health Care, 2008.
A discussion of health and safety issues for nurses who work with home health care agencies.
1,710 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 38.95
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This paper takes a look at the situation of nurses in home health care, who regularly work in isolation without the benefit of peers or essential supports, unlike nurses in hospitals, which have the benefit of safety and security measures provided by the institution. The paper points out that home health care nurses are predominately female and are subject to high physical and psychosocial demands. Furthermore, many of these nurses work in isolated rural settings, making them more prone to physical assault, sexual assault and various forms of workplace violence, as well as personal injury related to heavy lifting. The paper argues that the most important point about health and safety issues is that they impact of the care the client receives. To conclude, the paper maintains that the goal for all home health care agencies must be to ensure the safety of both staff and patients, and this may be achieved through employee awareness and in agency commitment to the staff.
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"Home health care is a rapidly expanding industry because of such factors as an aging population and decreased hospital stays. With that expansion have come increasing incidents of violence in the workplace. Surveys of nurse reveal that problems related to safety in the home care field have escalated. These problems range form verbal and physical abuse, along with threatening animals to visible weapons and illegal drugs (Sylvester & Reisener, 2002). In addition, nurses in home care very often work in areas where the crime rate is above the national average. All of these issues and concerns create a potential impact on patient care and patient outcomes (Fazzone & Barloon, 2000). When nurses are in continual fear over their safety, this situation is certain to affect the quality of care."
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Self-Care Management for Vulnerable Populations, 2008.
A critique of the theory of self-care management for vulnerable populations and its practical application for those afflicted with sickle cell disease.
1,162 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, APA, £ 28.95
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This paper examines Coretta Dorsey and Carolyn Murdaugh's theory of self-care management for vulnerable populations, in particular those afflicted with sickle cell disease. It begins by reviewing sickle cell disease. It then explores the five intra-personal factors to empower the less privileged of society with the personal tools to combat the adverse symptoms of the affliction. The paper compares the practical application of the theory to similar theories and finally provides a critical judgment on the theory.
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Critique of the Theory of Self-Care Management for Vulnerable Populations
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"The theory that Self-Care Management will increase health status and quality of life while reducing the urgent need for crisis episode intervention appears to be superficially self-evident. The basic concept of a good positive mental outlook, coupled together with increased self-esteem, armed with knowledge and a supportive social network is the recipe for success in most self-help seminars. This is generally accepted as true, and the authors of the theory provide of their theory through extensive research references, not the anecdotal testimonies associated with the above referenced seminars. Further, comparison to these self-help gurus is not meant to diminish the theory, or bring disrepute, the parallels are draw because, by a large part, those that properly practice these self-help techniques are successful in their endeavors. These intra-personal factors can be applied to any adverse personal circumstance, health related or other. The research is as sound as it is extensive, however the practical application of the theory is where the proponents made what may be fatal errors."
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Cod Populations in the North Atlantic, 2005.
An analysis of and policy recommendations for the declining cod populations in the North Atlantic
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, £ 18.95
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This paper examines how declining fish populations have led many environmentalists to conclude that cod populations, specifically in the North Atlantic, are being over fished. It looks at how they call for stricter regulation of the fishing industry throughout the region, with regard to time spent at sea, mesh sizes on nets, and other aspects of the industry.
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"Cod has been a staple in the West for centuries, if not longer (Bhargava par. 4). It is, quite simply, one of the primary sources of fish protein that Western industrial society currently enjoys. However, that supply has been threatened in recent decades. Declining fish populations have led many environmentalists to conclude that cod populations, specifically in the North Atlantic, are being over fished. They call for stricter regulation of the fishing industry throughout the region, with regard to time spent at sea, mesh sizes on nets, and other aspects of the industry. However, the fish industry opposes most of these measures. Additionally, demand has certainly not fallen for cod in Western markets. "
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Health Promotion and Environmental Health, 2002.
Defines the concept of Health Promotion and how it relates to environmental health.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, £ 24.95
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Health promotion is an expansive concept, which refers to the entire process of advocating and enhancing health for individuals, groups, or communities. Health promotion includes educational, environmental and legislative strategies, along with social change.
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Marginalized Characters - A Comparison of Three Works, 2001.
This paper compares "Death of a Salesman" by Arthur Miller, "The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros and "No Matter What" by Mary Saracino and depicts how the characters all find themselves in a social class marginalized from mainstream society.
1,550 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 5 sources, £ 35.95
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This paper focuses on the characters of these three works and how they epitomize the typical member of society in which they live. The writer analyzes their names as an example of how much this reflects the social class to which they belong and shows how these characters have managed to be marginalized by society despite their best efforts.
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Esperanza lives in the impoverished Hispanic community; the only luxury she ever experiences is a ride around the block in a stolen Cadillac. Peanut is part of a working class Catholic family, at a time when Catholics were considered little more than backward cultists, subservient to hundreds of arcane rules and the whims of the pope.
Although no ethnic background is ever specified for him, Willy Loman is a member of a social class that is considered to be most unseemly by mainstream America, the salesman. Worse yet, as the play begins, he is a failed salesman".
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Esperanza lives in the impoverished Hispanic community; the only luxury she ever experiences is a ride around the block in a stolen Cadillac. Peanut is part of a working class Catholic family, at a time when Catholics were considered little more than backward cultists, subservient to hundreds of arcane rules and the whims of the pope. Although no ethnic background is ever specified for him, Willy Loman is a member of a social class that is considered to be most unseemly by mainstream America, the salesman. Worse yet, as the play begins, he is a failed salesman.
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Neanderthal Populations, 2005.
A look at some of the theories behind the disappearance of Neanderthal populations.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, £ 24.95
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This paper discusses how it is widely hypothesized that the Neanderthal or archaic Homo sapiens' abrupt disappearance and the sudden appearance of Modern Homo sapiens is due to violent competition with this or other related populations. It looks at how there are other documented theories that are seemingly more popular and provides an overview of the leading theories and identifies that racism may play a role in how data is interpreted.
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"It is widely hypothesized that the Neanderthal or archaic Homo sapiens' abrupt disappearance and the sudden appearance of Modern Homo sapiens is due to violent competition with this or other related populations (Cro-Magnon man para. 1). However, there are other documented theories that are seemingly more popular including that Neanderthals starved to extinction; that they did not evolve technologically or socially and therefore could not compete for food; and interbreeding resulted in their traits disappearing (Seebach para. 7). To date, scientists are divided on these leading theories and to make matters more complex, are still acknowledging racial biases and the affect this has had on the collection of data and development of theory (Cartmill para. 23). "
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Observations of Populations: Young Children, Adolescents and Seniors, 2002.
This paper reports the findings of the writer's observations of the following three populations: (1) Young children in a public playground; (2) A group of adolescents "hanging out" in a mall and (3) Seniors on an outing to Las Vegas.
2,594 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 54.95
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The paper discusses the following characteristics and features of each population-- their reason for gathering together, the "rules" that seem to govern their interaction; common behavior; their response to "outsiders;" their reactions to new group members; their communicatory processes; their handling of extreme emotions or outbursts; their appearance and dress; their handling of money and/or possessions; and the types of personalities noted in each group.
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"In terms of handling money or possessions, one child was given some money by a parent in order to get a coke from a nearby vendor (he appeared to be the oldest child in the group). This soon resulted in about a third of the children asking their mothers to either give them money to purchase a coke or buy them a coke. Those children whose parents refused were upset, although the expression of this "upsetness" varied from child to child with a couple of children acting like they were about to die of thirst (and then the parent would be sorry) while others just put on a sad or miffed face and let it go at that, their attention almost immediately being caught by something else."
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