Families Should Decide Own Health Goals

An 8 page research paper that offers a discussion of the family health nurse's role, which focuses on the aspect of decision-making and who is the most qualified to establish health goals and make health-oriented decisions, the professional health practitioner or families themselves. This examination of literature indicates that the role of the family nurse should be to empower family members in the task of determining their own health goals by helping families develop their strengths within the context of an egalitarian, collaborative partnership with the family health nurse. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

Health Factors Influencing Quality of Life

In a paper of three pages, the author reflects on the theory of compression of morbidity and evaluates health factors that can impact health as one ages. The author reflects on ways to improve health later in life. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

Jamaican Culture & Health Beliefs

A 5 page research paper that discusses Jamaican culture and health beliefs.

The Health Care Continuum

An 8 page paper discussing current changes in the health care industry in light of the perspective of Odin Anderson, a sociologist who examined the US health care industry as it existed in the late 1920s to analyze the "turning" of health care in the United States in the early years of the 20th century, a change that gained form and momentum throughout the middle years of the century to come to the place where we are today. The paper discusses socio-economic conditions, demographic changes, political climate and health status. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

Health Care Interdisciplinary Teams

A 5 page paper that defines and describes what an interdisciplinary team would look like in health care. The paper provides three examples and also comments on the advantages of this type of team to patients, health care providers and health care delivery institutions. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

K to 12 Health Curriculum Criteria and Processes of Selection

In three pages this paper considers what is required for a comprehensive health program K to 12 curriculum selection.

Controversy over the Use of Placebos

In two pages this paper examines health care and the controversy associated with placebo usage.

An Admission's Essay Sample

A sample essay for a student pursuing a Natural Health doctorate is presented in this paper of three pages.

SC JOHNSON CASE STUDY

This 4-page paper examines various strategies SC Johnson can undertake to sell its cleaning products to retailers and health care organizations.

What Influences Policy-Making

This paper discusses special interest groups and how they may influence policy. The ADA and Balanced Budget Act are mentioned. The paper reports the differences between democrats and republicans regarding health policy and the last section comments on health policy issues in Texas. There are five sources listed in the bibliography of this three page paper.

Taking Control of Our Health

This paper examines overall health and the many factors that impact it. Some are controllable, others are not. This paper proposes a personal plan of attack. There are four sources listed in this five page paper.

COBRA and What It Means to the Economy

The role of public and private entities in health care is not a new debate. This paper details the Consolidated Omnibus Resolution Act of 1985, the first expedition of government into regulating private health care. Discusses health plans, eligibility and economic and political repercussions.This paper has twelve pages and ten sources are listed in the bibliography.

George W. Bush's Economic Policies

This research paper offers an overview of the George W. Bush administration's economic policies. The writer addresses issues associated with corporate America, as well as farming issues and the extent of the national debt, and health care and retirement concerns. In discussing health care, the writer discusses privatization of some governmental functions, such as those associated with health care and the fact that this constitutes a new direction in governmental function is discussed. This six page paper lists five sources in the bibliography.

Public Health Organizations

The writer looks at the concept of public health and the role of agencies set up to support public health issues and policies. The paper then goes on to discuss the role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a well known public health agency. Six sources are cited in the bibliography of this five papge paper.

Nursing Concerns at Large Hospital System

This paper has several sections after the introduction, which identifies the problems at a large health care system: steps taken; what agency did; methods other hospitals used for their problems; results; and conclusion. The health care system is Sutter Health. There are six sources listed in the bibliography of this six page paper.