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10540. INSURANCE COSTS, COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, AND EMPLOYERS. Discusses techniques used by companies to cap medical costs: HMO's, manipulating workman's compensation claims and disability insurance claims, "cafeteria" plans. Strategies for employees aimed at maximizing their health care dollar are discussed, as are possible national policies which would lower health care costs. 6p., 14f., 5b.
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10477. CALIFORNIA BALLOT PROPOSITION 161: EXAMINES THE NOVEMBER, 1992 CALIFORNIA REFERENDUM ON PHYSICIAN ASSISTED DEATH. Examines the pros and cons of the November 1992 California referendum on the physician assisted death; public and professional opinion on euthanasia is reviewed, and the measure is found wanting in sufficient safeguards against physician or family abuse. 13p., 15f., 12b.
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10414. NICOTINE. Presents the history, uses, effects, pharmacology, negative health effects, addictive aspects, and methods of addiction treatment for the drug nicotine as obtained from tobacco products. 18p., 40f., 16b.
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10359. SMOKING IN THE WORKPLACE. The movement toward worksite-based smoking restrictions, smoking bans and no-smoker policies is reviewed. The arguments for and against banning smoking and implementing no-smoker policies are considered and discussed. 5p., 12f., 12b.
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10357. SOCIAL CONTROVERSIES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LIFE-SUSTAINING/PROLONGING MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES. This paper looks at controversies in the application of medical technical systems as a whole, and in particular their application in efforts to extend, prolong and sustain life which, lacking such technical systems, would be unsustainable. Following an overview of the impact of technology on medicine in general, this paper examines social controversies in medical technologies at two ends of the life continuum -- the application of medical technology to permit and/or sustain life for newborns and the application of technology to prolong/sustain life for the elderly and the terminally ill. Major issues in the controversy such as quality of life versus quantity of life, patient autonomy, cost-benefits ratios of treatment, and the right to die are considered from the perspective of medical ethicists, scientists, the courts, and the patients or objects of the technology. Problems in the application of the technologies are identified and recommendations for reform of the technical systems considered. 12p., 32f., 19b.
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10304. MEDICARE PHYSICIAN PAYMENT REFORM: THE RESOURCE BASED RELATIVE VALUE SCALE. This paper examines Medicare physician payment reform. Following a brief overview of historical Medicare methods for reimbursing physicians,we will consider the rationalization for reform and review the steps taken by Congress and physician groups to effect the reform. The central components of the new system, including the Resource-Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS), the geographical adjustment, the limitations on balanced billing, and the volume performance standard are explained and analyzed. Advantages and disadvantages to the new system are considered. Finally, the impact of the new system on physicans, hospitals and patients is considered. 15p., 32f., 16b.
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10298. NICOTINE AND SELF-REPORTED SIDE EFFECTS: STUDY DESIGN. Introduces and presents the rationale, purpose, objectives and method of a proposed study investigating self-reported side effects (both positive and negative) of nicotine use as experienced by smokers. A background review of literature considers the recent research on models of nicotine addiction and empirically confirmed neurological and performance side effects of smoking. 11p., 18f., 14b.
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10278. A PROPOSAL FOR A NATIONAL UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM IN THE U.S. Following an overview of some of the reasons behind this renewed interest in national health insurance -- the rationale and need for reform -- this analysis briefly considers the relative merits and components of several major proposals now being discussed and makes recommendations for the implementation of a comprehensive reform system. 12p., 30f., 26b.
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10277. MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF ALIENS. An analysis of a proposed new rule published in the January 22, 1991 issue of the Federal Register. The rule, proposed by the Public Health Service's Centers for Disease Control, alters the existing list of "dangerous, contagious diseases" which is used to exclude aliens (both immigrants and non-immigrants) from entry into the U.S. The rule would eliminate HIV infection, several sexually transmitted diseases and leprosy from the list, leaving only tuberculosis. The reason behind the proposed changes, the political, medical, and economic effects of the new rule, and possible alternatives and improvements to the rule are considered. The concluding analysis recommends implementation of the new rule, with only minor modifications calling for a program of health education specifically focused on AIDS prevention. 19p., 46f., 20b.
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10276. OSTEOPOROSIS: CAUSES, PREVENTION & TREATMENT. An overview of the significance, characteristics, causes, risk factors, prevention and treatment of this disease involving bone loss and associated fractures. 7p., 10f., 5b.
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10206. PHYSICAL EXERCISE: A USEFUL STRESS INTERVENTION. Investigates the use of physical exercise as a stress management technique. Provides the theoretical basis for its use and presents a model for an exercise-based stress intervention program. 11p. 36f 20b.
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10178. THE TREATMENT OF WOMEN BY THE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD. Describes sex role stereotyping and cultural attitudes regarding male and female behavior; describes how roles influence personal fulfillment; describes how mental health field has reinforced such stereotypes and how the field is changing in response to pressure. 25p., 33f., 13b.
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10177. ENCOUNTER GROUPS: THERAPEUTIC PRACTICES AND ETHICAL CONCERNS. A look at the ethical dilemmas involved in the practice of encouter group psychotherapy. The Rogers, Esalen and Synanon methods of encouter group are examined among others. Problems of psychological aggression, group casualties, and the development of cult leaders are noted. 20p., 36f., 11b.
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10176. THE USE OF EPIDURAL CATHETERS IN THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC CANCER PAIN. Discusses use of epidural catheters in treatment of cancer pain in the chronically ill, side effects of catheters, and alternative approaches. 10p. 23f. 20b.
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10087. PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF AIDS. An overview of the psychological effects of AIDS. Antecedents, including the disease itself, anticipation of disease outcome, and the predisposing behavioral/social factors are discussed and analyzed. The scope of the problem is considered, with a focus on the two most prevalent psychological effects -- adjustment reaction (anxiety) and major depression with complicating suicidal ideation. 5p. 20f. 15b.
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10086. EXPERIMENT DRUG TREATMENTS FOR AIDS. The research and testing of new drugs for the treatment and prevention of AIDS is studied. Various theories of transmission and blocking of the AIDS virus are related to different drug development plans. 10p., 28f., 15b.
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10078. DANIEL DEFOE'S "JOURNAL OF THE PLAGUE YEAR." A look at Daniel Defoe's realistic descriptions of the bubonic plague and its social and economic effects in London in 1666. 8 pages, 19 footnotes in text, 7 bibliographic sources.
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09997. DEATH AND DYING: BIOLOGICAL, MEDICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS. Presents a brief overview of death and dying from its biological, medical and psychological aspects. 7 pages, 12 footnotes in text, 17 bibliographic sources.
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09996. THE EFFECT OF THE GASTROREFLUX ON THE LARYNGEAL MECHANISM. Identifies and explores the effect of GER on the laryngeal mechanism. Includes an overview of gastro-reflux, including its definition, clinical features, diagnosis, causes, natural history, and treatment. 15p., 29f., 18b.
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09993. CRACK BABIES: A SOCIAL SERVICES CATASTROPHE. Analyzes, from a social planning perspective, the impact that crack babies will have on straining the social services of the nation's cities. Considers the antecedents to the problem, the scope of the problem (with a focus on New York, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles), the major ramifications on public hospitals, child welfare services, and public schools, and possible solutions to the problem. Argues that there must be major changes in Medicaid funding, drug treatment program focus, and our current concept of parental rights. 23p. 74f. 37b.
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09955. MANAGING AIDS PRISONERS. Prison policies in the handling of AIDS patients and HIV-positive inmates are examined. Numbers of inmates, various stae programs and policies, and myths about the spread of AIDS are reviewed, and policy suggestions made. 12p. 26f. 12b.
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09840. DEVELOPING PROCEDURES FOR STRESS REDUCTION IN A STRESSED TEACHER POPULATION. Systematically builds a model of stress reduction for a group of community college teachers exhibiting the symptoms of job-related stress. Discusses cognitive-behavioral, communications, and exercise-therapy strategies to reduce the symptoms of exhaustion, depersonalization and low self-esteem. 8p., 28f., 17b.
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09838. THE OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN: CONTRIBUTIONS TO MODERN MEDICINE. A position paper which favorably cmopares osteopathic physicians (DOs) with M.D.s. Articulates the principles of osteopathy, describes the parameters of osteopathic training and education, and details the special role of DOs in the contemporary health care system. 5p. 14f. 12b.
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09827. THE AMERICAN DISEASE: ORIGINS OF NARCOTIC CONTROL BY DAVID F. MUSTO. Summary and analysis of Musto's book which presents a history of drug abuse and attempts at drug control in the U.S. since the turn of the century. The conclusion considers this history in light of the recent drug epidemic and the movement for drug testing at work as a means of control. 10p. 12f. 1b.
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09797. ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE. An examination of the recent research into causes and cures for Alzheimer's; theories of neurochemical cause, symptoms, diagnostic techniques, and research into treatment are considered. 11p., 14f., 12b.
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09782. SEIZURES IN INFANCY AND EARLY CHILDHOOD: INTERVENTION PROCEDURES. Describes testing, identification, drug treatment and effects on language development of neonatal and early childhood seizures. 7p., 26f., 19b.
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09768. AUTOGENIC TRAINING (AT). An overview of the principles, theories, objectives and applications of this self-help, self-healing practice. Considers AT within the general rubric of holistic medicine and self-care. Presents a training model for teaching AT to a group of 3-5 people over a period of 4 weeks. 8p., 9f., 7b.
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09651. CURANDERISMO: THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF MEXICAN FOLK HEALING. An in-depth investigation of the system of Mexican folk medicine known as curanderismo. Considers its origins, theoretical underpinnings, essential elements, treatment techniques, and applications. Considerable attention is devoted to curanderismo's role in contemporary Mexican-American culture and its likely role in the future. 10p., 40f., 11b.
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09640. ATHLETES AND STEROIDS. An investigation of athletes' use of anabolic steroids to enhance athletic performance. Traces the history of steroids in sports, examines the prevalence of usage, and presents the ethical and medical arguments against steroid use in sports. 10p., 25f., 22b.
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09610. HEALING, MEDICINE AND RITUAL AMONG THE BALINESE OF INDONESIA. Examines the Balinese culture of healing and medicine in light of its well-integrated role in this larger fabric of Balinese life. 9p., 14f., 7b.
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09577. A POLITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE PROSPECTIVE FOR A NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM IN THE UNITED STATES. Investigates how the U.S. political structure and American political values shape policy on national health insurance. Outlines the history of legislative proposals and profiles the special interest groups favoring or opposing such a bill. Concludes with an analysis of the prospects for passage of particular proposals. 21p. 49f. 20b.
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09518. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN OF HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS. Explores the various health issues involved in the architectural design of health care delivery systems, and relates these issues to the larger problems of environmental design and workplace health. 10p. 12f. 9b.
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09399. PREMATURITY AND PROBLEMS OF ATTACHMENT. Review of the literature which suggests that the infant-maternal attachment paradigm is more frequently disturbed in mother-premature infant relations than in mother-fullterm infant relations. 10 pages, 38 footnotes, 26 bibliographic sources.
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09365. MIGRAINE: ETIOLOGY AND PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS. Indepth examination of causes and predispositions (physiological, genetic, psychological) of migraine headaches. Includes a discussion of familial, hormonal, food and chemical "triggers" and personality factors involved in migraine. Recommends that stress-reducing and stress-coping strategies be utilized in migraine treatment and prevention therapies. 11 pages, 40 footnotes, 26 bibliographic sources.
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09362. IN SUPPORT OF EUTHANASIA. Builds a case for legal, voluntary euthanasia as a human right examines cases and laws, as well as proposed criteria for "mercy killings." 10 pages, 14 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources.
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09361. GRIEF COUNSELING AND PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF AIDS PATIENTS. Considers the psychosocial problems presented by AIDS from the perspective of the informal (family, friends, lovers) caretaker and then assesses how the psychiatric nurse can be of assistance. Includes list of selected community agencies offering services to AIDS caregivers, friends and family. 16 pages, 28 footnotes, 22 bibliographic sources.
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09360. SEX EDUCATION: A MATTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH. Argues that sex education of children should not be left solely up to parents. Contends that public school sex education is mandated by public health and social welfare issues. 6 pages, 19 footnotes, 16 bibliographic sources.
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09359. LONG-TERM MEDICAL EFFECTS OF MARIJUANA ABUSE. Medical (cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine, reproductive, psychiatric and neurophysiological) effects of marijuana are explored. This is followed by an analysis of the synergistic effects of marijuana and cocaine abuse. The investigation concludes with an assessment of the long-term national effects of such abuse. 12 pages, 29 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources.
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09358. AIDS IN UGANDA. Traces the epidemiology of AIDS in Uganda. Examines the government-sponsored AIDS prevention program in Uganda and considers social, political, economic and cultural barriers to the prevention of AIDS. 10 pages, 30 footnotes, 16 bibliographic sources.
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09329. "AND THE BAND PLAYED ON: POLITICS, PEOPLE AND THE AIDS EPIDEMIC" BY RANDY SHILTS. 5 pages, 8 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.
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09278. MARKETING WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAMS. A comprehensive overview of the U.S. market for diet/weight loss programs. Presents an analysis of weight reduction methods, types of programs currently on the market, target group characteristics, and factors involved in the consumer decision process. Includes a 33-item survey and a comprehensive plan for marketing a new program, including advertising and promotional strategy. 23 pages, 58 footnotes, 45 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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09270. VISUAL HEALTH HAZARDS AMONG VDT WORKERS. A comprehensive review of the literature concerning visual hazards to workers resulting from video display terminal work. Radiation exposure, ergonomics (work environment and worker comfort) and job stress factors are considered. Includes a review of the literature from government, private study, medical and business sources. 21p. 50f. 34b.
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$133
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09250. LONG-TERM MEDICAL EFFECTS OF COCAINE ABUSE. Medical (cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine, reproductive, psychiatric, and neurophysiological) effects of the drug are explored. Particular attention is devoted to the medical effects of cocaine abuse in its powerful, "crack" or freebase form. The investigation concludes with an assessment of the long-term national effects of such abuse. 12 pages, 35 footnotes, 16 bibliographic sources.
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$84
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09190. DOCTORS SHOULD BE NOTIFIED IF THEIR PATIENTS HAVE AIDS. A philosophical essay arguing that there should be a mandatory reporting system which will notify primary caregivers if their patients are infected with the AIDS virus. Such a system preserves physician rights, protects labworkers, protects the patient's contacts, and ultimately leads to better health care for the patient. 5p. 12f. 10b.
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09189. NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND EATING DISORDERS: THE SPECIAL PROBLEMS OF WOMEN. A scientific examination of women's proclivity toward obesity and other eating disorders. Considers prevalence in the population, theories of obesity, biological differences between men and women, societal prejudices, and consequences of eating disorders. 11 pages, 22 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.
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09188. MEDICARE'S DIAGNOSIS RELATED GROUPS (DRGS) AND PAYMENTS TO HOSPITALS. A comprehensive investigation exploring the economic, ethical and medical implications of the DRG system from a legal perspective. Following a general review of the rationale underlying the DRG system, considers the inherent problems in the system and the basis and precedents for litigation. Particular attention is devoted to the special vulnerability of and potential defenses for the elderly. 40p. 131f. 79b.
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09187. RISK FACTORS IN MATERNAL SMOKING. A review and analysis of two epidemiological studies investigating the causal relationship between maternal smoking and congenital defects in offspring and risk of perinatal death. Support for causal significance is found in one of the studies and refuted in the other. 3p. 0f. 2b.
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09186. SOCIAL FACTORS IN MENTAL DISORDERS. Based on the premise that social factors influence the incidence of mental disorder, this essay argues that the reduction and/or elimination of unemployment, the establishment of workfare rather than welfare, the implementation of anti-discrimination practices, and the discarding of Christian values in favor of "humanist" principles would lower the incidence of mental disorders in developed nations. 7p. 20f. 11b.
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09185. EUTHANASIA IS WRONG. Takes a firm position against the practice of euthanasia, contending that mercy killing is antithetical to the teachings of the Judaeo-Christian heritage. Argues that euthanasia would diminish the quality of medical care and ultimately undermine the patient's right to self-determination. 5 pages, 6 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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09184. IN FAVOR OF EUTHANASIA. Makes a case for the legalization of mercy killing, under the condition that clear and narrow guidelines for the practice be established (using Robert Wolff's "About Philosophy" to substantiate). 3 pages, l footnotes, l bibliographic source.
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$21
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08956. BULIMIA: OPTIMAL TREATMENT MODALITIES. The investigation compares and contrasts the cognitive-behavioral approach with the group therapy approach in the treatment of this eating disorder. Rationale, procedures, and evidence supporting each approach is considered. Concludes that the cognitive-behavioral approach is most effective. 10p. 22f. 13b.
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08955. STRESS AND OVEREATING. The paper investigates stress's role in the causes of overeating, in the biological and psychological components of obesity itself, and its role in attempts to arrive at a solution to the problem of overeating and obesity. 11p., 33f., 11b.
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08954. THE ETHICS OF EUTHANASIA. The debate over the morality and legality of euthanasia is reviewed, and the propriety of carefully regulated euthanasia is supported. 6p., 4f., 2b.
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$42
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08919. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES OF DRUG USE AMONG COLLEGE ATHLETES. Investigates attitudes towards and drug use patterns of athletes, with particular attention to anabolic steroids and smokeless tobacco. Following a review of literature, the investigation presents the results of a 10-item survey questionnaire and its summary distributed to 60 college athletes. 15 pages, 16 footnotes, 18 bibliographic sources.
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$105
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08901. DRUG MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS. Examines the issue of utilizing drug maintenance programs, rather than rehabilitation or jail, in dealing with drug-addicted individuals who have not voluntarily indicated a desire to stop using drugs. Concludes that this would be an appropriate alternative. 5p. 6f. 4b.
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08900. ARTIFICIAL HEART EXPERIMENTATION. A legal perspective on the status of artificial heart experimentation on human beings. History, medical, and ethical issues presented. Includes a thorough analysis of FDA regulations, DHEW regulations, the Nuremberg Code, the Declaration of Helsinki, and applicable case law from 1905 through 1980. 40p. 76f. 57b.
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08881. MARKETING IN THE HOME HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY. A thorough review of marketing obstacles and opportunities in the growing home health care field. Includes an overview of the market in general, typical product mixes, competitive forces, and strategies for implementation. Breakeven costs are also discussed. 15p. 29f. 25b.
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08867. DRUG TESTING OF EMPLOYEES. First-person discussion of the pros and cons of drug testing of employees by business and government. The paper takes a strong stand against unilateral mandatory drug testing of employees. 6 pages, 6 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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08730. THE CARING CONCEPT IN NURSING. This paper explores the concept of caring as it is expounded in two different nursing systems theories: Sister Callista Roy’s Adaptation Model and Betty Neuman’s Neuman Systems Model. Following a brief review of the literature to see how caring has been conceptualized and defined by various theorists, the analysis examines the specific applications of the caring concept (e.g., to nursing assessment, nursing care planning, and psychological intervention) in the theories of Roy and Neuman. 15 pages, 26 footnotes in text, 14 bibliographic sources.
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$105
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08695. EPILEPSY AS A LEARNING DISABILITY. Considers the history, causes, characteristics, and treatment of epilepsy. Special attention is devoted to a discussion of motor difficulties resulting from epilepsy. Notes special teaching considerations for the education of epileptic children. 10 pages, 24 footnotes, 12 bibliographic sources.
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08691. STRESS IN THE WORKPLACE. Based on a review of literature in the field, this essay presents a brief overview of the topic of stress in the work environment. Defines "stress" and discusses a variety of theories on the management of stress. 6 pages, 13 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.
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08684. AN ANALYSIS OF THE PUBLIC SECTOR'S RESPONSE TO THE PSYCHO-SOCIAL NEEDS OF AIDS PATIENTS. Examines the psychological and social needs of AIDS patients and their caregivers as well as the State and medical community responses to those needs. Concludes with a class analysis of the power hierarchy involved in AIDS care. 13p. 28f. 26.
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$91
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08678. MANDATORY AIDS TESTING -- AN ETHICAL ISSUE. An examination of the issues involved in whether or not a universal, mandatory AIDS testing program should be implemented in the U.S. Concludes that mandatory AIDS testing is morally wrong and a violation of rights to privacy. 7p. 14f. 7b.
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$49
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08669. SEX EDUCATION: NOT JUST THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE FAMILY. An essay arguing that based upon the growing threat of AIDS and the dramatic rise in teenage pregnancy, sex education should not be left to the family alone to take care of. Cooperation of school, community and family is needed. 8 pages, 21 footnotes, 18 bibiliographic sources.
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$56
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08666. MORAL ISSUES IN ALTERNATIVE BIRTH METHODS. Explores the major moral issues present in the use of alternative birth methods and the various positions of the principal groups involved in the debate. 10p. 17f. 9b.
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$70
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08663. THE COMMON COLD. Gives a clinical overview of the common cold, including clinical manifestations and mechanisms, as well as the antecedents, prevalence, distribution,and treatments for the common cold. Particular attention is given to the strong evidence of the link between the manifestations of cold symptoms and depressed immune function. 10p. 26f. 15b.
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$70
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08630. THE VIETNAM VETERAN AND POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER. Defines PTSD and discusses its possible causes and symptoms. Also included is a discussion of the social conditions that provide some of the context for PTSD. 8 pages, 5 footnotes in text, 5 bibliographic sources.
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$56
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08623. MPR SELF-TRAINING PAPER. Personal report on the difficulties and surprises which occurred in a program of self-taught Modified Progressive Relaxation technique. Includes a report on both objective and subjective experiences. 8p. 0f. 0b.
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$56
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08606. TREATMENT AND MEDIATION THERAPY FOR DIABETIC RETINOPATHY. Traces the causes, treatments and possible cures for diabetic retinopathy. A substantial portion of the research concentrates on the control and treatment of diabetes -- the underlying cause of retinopathy. 12 pages, 21 footnotes, 17 bibliographic sources.
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$84
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08576. NEURO-PHYSIOLOGIC EFFECTS OF DRUGS AND ABUSE. This paper surveys the neurological and physiologic effects (both desired and adverse) of commonly abused legal and illegal street drugs. Also examined is each drug’s overdose and withdrawal symptoms. Particular attention is devoted to the effects of PCP, MDA, synthetic heroin, and crack cocaine. Keywords: pharmacology brain neurology physiology street drugs. 14 pages, 23 footnotes, 18 bibliographic sources.
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$98
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08536. TREATMENT AND MEDIATION THERAPY FOR RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA. Examines the physiological manifestations, prognosis, possible treatments, and related limitations involved in the opthamalogical disorder of retinitis pigmentosa. 11p. 17f. 10b.
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$77
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08473. ENTREPRENEURIAL STRESS. Investigates the entrepreneur as a victim of work-related stress. Analyzes the stressors and stress responses particular to entrepreneurs and presents a potential stress management program directed at this group. 10p. 14f. 11b.
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$70
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08392. ALCOHOLISM: CAUSES AND EFFECTS. Presents a concise overview of the causes and effects of alcoholism. Discusses the two main causation theories of heredity and environment as well as effects spanning a broad range of categories, including physical, psychological, neuropsychiatric, social, economic, and family-related. 14 pages, 25 footnotes, 16 bibliographic sources.
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$98
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08391. BENZENE: HEALTH RISKS AND CONTROLS FOR OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE. Establishes the criteria (scientific, social and economic) by which the risks of benzene exposure should be assessed. Includes a review of the literature, a review of court cases challenging existing or proposed standards, and a proposed workplace exposure standard and program implementation system. 19p. 54f. 47b.
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$133
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08390. NURSING'S RESPONSE TO PATIENT LONELINESS. Investigation of the clinical phenomenon of loneliness viewed from the perspective of Orem's self-care model of nursing. The phenomenon of loneliness and the appropriate nursing response is illustrated within the biospychosocial nursing model of Dorthea Orem. 10p. 23f. 16b.
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$70
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08291. ANTECEDENTS AND FACTORS OF TRANSMISSION IN AIDS AND ARC. An investigation of some of the antecedents for AIDS as well as factors of transmission of the disease into persons who were originally classified outside of the high risk group. 6p. 9f. 10b.
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$42
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08290. NURSING THEORY/FAMILY THERAPY: A SYNTHESIS OF CONCEPTS. Provides a synthesis of the concepts from Martha Rogers' conceptual model of nursing and from Virginia Satir's theory of family therapy. As background to the study, an overview of nursing models in general, and Rogers' model in particular is included. 10p. 22f. 13b.
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$70
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08289. DRUG ABUSE AND TREATMENT MODALITIES IN GREAT BRITAIN. Drug abuse and drug treatment programs in Great Britain are overviewed, with particular attention devoted to heroin treatment programs. Medical uses of heroin, legal dispensation of heroin to addicts, and rates of recovery from addiction are assessed. 15 pages, 28 footnotes, 12 bibliographic sources.
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$105
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08288. ALCOHOLISM AND AFFECTIVE DISORDERS. Following a brief overview of the nature and extent of problems related to or correlated with alcoholism, the parameters and variety of affective disorders associated with alcoholism will be explored. Etiology, antecedents, and recovery potentials are also discussed. 10 pages, 16 footnotes, 15 bibliographic sources.
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08258. THEORETICAL BASIS OF NURSING EDUCATION. Takes Martha Rogers' approach in defining the theoretical basis of nursing education. Includes a brief review of the literature representing both theoretical and practical applications of Rogers work. 5p. 16f. 4b
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08166. SMOKING IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS. The arguments against allowing smoking in public buildings are examined and supported in this essay; the medical, legal and social case against smoking is presented; federal, state and local laws are reviewed. 7 pages, 10 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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08133. POLICY ANALYSIS AND THE SWINE FLU AFFAIR. Critical analysis of the public policy making process taken from an examination of "The Epidemic That Never Was" by Richard Neustadt and Harvey V. Fineberg. Discusses the policy process from the perspective of the six phases of initiation, estimation, selection, implementation, evaluation, and termination. 9 pages, footnotes in text, 2 bibliographic sources.
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08127. ROGERS CONCEPTUAL NURSING MODEL. This paper provides a critical internal and external analysis of Martha Rogers' conceptual model of nursing. The essay includes an analysis of the central components of resonancy, helicy, and complementary, as well as the underlying assumptions of the model. The external analysis is applied to practical nursing. KEYWORDS: nursing theorist martha rogers conceptual model nursing. 15 pages, 25 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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$105
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08064. SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN HOSPITALS. An overview of the problem of health professionals impaired by substance abuse. Considers the magnitude of the problem, the factors that lead to abuse and problems caused, how hospital staff should deal with the substance abuser. Includes statistical tables. 15p. 23f. 9b.
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08006. ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS AND HUMAN HEALTH. This termpaper provides an examination of the physiological, physical, and psychological effects of the modern urban environment on man. Considers the factors of noise, crowding, and improper lighting. Includes conclusions. 5 pages, 8 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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07366. FAD DIETS. Basic reasons why fad diets are seldom advisable; nutritionally poor or even harmful, almost never effective, and resulting in numerous unhealthy psychological effects. 4p. 2f. 4b.
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07264. "MEN WHO CONTROL WOMEN'S HEALTH" BY DIANA SCULLY (A REVIEW). Personal, feminist book review of this feminist study of human relations -- or rather their lack -- among OB/GYN practitioners. Scully's book is recommended as mandatory reading for all women. 5 pages, 5 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.
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07221. HELPING THE CHRONIC PAIN PATIENT. Good practical guide for nurses on techniques for helping patients in chronic pain without drugs. Based on recent research in psychological and holistic techniques, covers how to use trigger points, therapeutic touching, relaxation and rhythmic breathing, guided visualization and symptom substitution as methods of pain relief. 9p. 6f. 6b.
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