Metaphysical Medicine
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A 45 page argumentative research paper in support of incorporating metaphysical medicine and techniques into western medical practice. The author discusses the current literature in support of using meditation, yoga, t'ai chi, and other practices in medicine and analyzes western findings in relationship to eastern philosophy. The author also argues that a giant leap of faith should include the full embodiment of eastern (Buddhist/Hindu) medical philosophy based on Tantric theories. Other theories argued in support include scientific discoveries in regards energy, Chinese medicine, Native American beliefs, and Christian beliefs concerning the topic. Bibliography lists 51 sources.
Filename: Metameds.wps

NURSE PRACTIONERS AND PHYSICIANS IN TEXAS
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This 9-page paper examines the relationship between advanced practice nurses and physicians in Texas. The essay discusses the attitudes of physicians toward APNs, and explores legislation passed that provides somewhat more freedom for APNs to define the scope of their duties. Also included in the paper are examples of how successful APN/MD relationships work. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTnpphtx.rtf

Photography in the Healing Process
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This 5 page paper looks at this type of art therapy. Uses discussed include hospitals, schools and nursing home settings. How photography is used in the healing process is explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA315pix.rtf

Stem-cell Research for Organ Transplantation
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This 6 page paper examines the issue of stem cell research but focuses on the subject of organ transplantation. The issues are examined together but are also discussed as separate concerns. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA521stm.rtf

'Death On Demand' / Demand Is A Powerful Word
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A 5 page paper on the book, 'Death on Demand' by Dale Hill. The subject matter is discussed as powerful and emotional. The pain of those faced with such a decision is considered. The impact of this book is described as being very poignaint and real. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Demand2.wps

'Effects Of Case Management On The Nursing Context - Perceived Quality Of Care, Work Satisfaction, And Control Over Practice' : Article Critique
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6 pages in length. The writer discusses purpose, review of literature, variables, hypothesis and methodology as they relate to effects of case management on the nursing context. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCquali.wps

“Bedside Assessment of Heel Lance Pain in the Hospitalized Infant”: A Critique of the Study by Harrison, Evans, Johnston, and Loughnans
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A 9 page overview of the procedures and findings in this study designed to provide a quantitative analysis of pain in neonates when undergoing a heel lance procedure. This study is unique in that it evaluates the feasibility of assessing pain among a particular difficult population, newborn infants who can not verbally communicate their pain or allow the researcher any means of utilizing patient self-assessment of pain as can occur in older patients. While some behavioral and physiological manifestations such as facial expression and heart rate were determined to be reliable indicators of pain others such as body movement were found unreliable. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPheelLn.rtf

“Blink”: Gut Feelings and the Diagnosis of Heart Conditions
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A 4 page discussion of the diagnosis of chest pain as it relates to the contentions presented in Blink: The Power of Thinking without Thinking by author Malcolm Gladwell. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPmedEvlBlink.rtf

“Economic Implications of Evidence-Based Prescribing for Hypertension: Can Better Care Cost Less?”
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A 10 page review of the research by Michael A. Fischer and Jerry Avorn published in the April 21, 2004 edition of JAMA. These researchers examine prescriptive practices in terms of evidence-based medicine. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPmedDrugCostsHypertension.rtf

“Evaluating casualties”
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A paper which looks at the ways in which casualties should be evaluated and treated, and the most concise and informative ways of describing the sequence of events which should be followed, in order to offer comprehensive and detailed instructions for dealing with casualties. Bibliography lists 2 sources
Filename: JLCasualty.rtf