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Health Insurance Portability Act, 2008.
An overview of the "Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act " (HIPPA) 1996 and its concerns and effects on radiology practice.
4,585 words (approx. 18.3 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 119.95
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The paper provides background information on the "Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act " (HIPAA) and discusses the objectives and important elements of the Act. The paper highlights the issues associated with the application of HIPAA by radiologists and discusses the efforts of the radiologists in safeguarding patient privacy. The paper concludes by highlighting the importance of radiology and the issue of HIPAA compared to other professions concerned with health care.
From the Paper
"With regard to the HIPAA Act, there are three elements that incorporate necessities unique to health care organizations such as "standards for the Privacy of Individually Identifiable Information, Standards for Electronic Signature and Code Sets and Standards for Security and Electronic Signature". ("Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): Comprehensive self-study guide", n. d.) The Standards with regard to the 'Privacy of Individually Identifiable Information' are dependent upon the necessities to safeguard the privacy of the health information of every patient in oral, written, electronic and any other additional form. The standards for Security and Electronic Signature are dependent upon the necessities to insulate the integrity of and to regulate the reach to health information. They are chalked to safeguard information from change, destruction loss and accidental or deliberate revelation to unauthorized individuals. The Standards for Electronic Signature and Code Sets are dependent upon the necessities for health care parameters to transmit effectively with one another for such basic activities such as payment, claims processing, and establishing coverage with regard to a health plan and finding out a patient's standard of eligibility for services. The Medical Practices and Businesses with regard to HIPAA regulations are also known as 'covered entities'. They incorporate healthcare plans, healthcare providers, and the demands of clearinghouses."
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Diabetes Awareness Grant Proposal, 2008.
A detailed grant proposal for a diabetes awareness project to run in the area of Midwood, New York.
1,124 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper presents a grant proposal for the National Diabetes Education Program and the Lion's Club who wish to apply for the funds to stage a diabetes awareness project that would be both diagnostic and educational to those living in the area of Midwood, New York. The paper provides a detailed plan for the project. It also provides addendum information.
Table of Contents:
The Proposal
Addendum
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"The Cover Sheet will consist of the certificates and charters of each of the organizations participating in this project. It will give the name of the organization which will be made up of representatives from each organization participating. It will also include: The name of the Executive Director (or equivalent), the mailing address, the City, State and Zip, the e-mail address, the telephone number, the fax number, the number of full-time employees, part-time employees and volunteers participating, the Federal Employer ID Number, the Project Contact Person with name and title, The Contact Person's mailing address, City, State and Zip, e-mail address, telephone number and fax number. The Project Title, the Amount Requested, the Total Project Cost (which is different than the amount requested), the signature of the official responsible for the project, the date of the signature and the signature of the Board President Attesting to Board Approval."
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Privacy Protection Policies in Health Care, 2008.
A case study analysis of the United States Privacy Act and its subsequent revisions and the Healthcare Information Privacy Protection Act (HIPPA).
1,724 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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This paper presents a case study relating to privacy issues in the medical and healthcare field. It aims to design an executive level privacy protection policy and considers both the legal regulations applicable to a company's privacy issues and the company's particular privacy needs. The paper specifically examines the application of the United States Privacy Act and its subsequent revisions and the Healthcare Information Privacy Protection Act (HIPPA).
From the Paper
"Clearly, the Privacy Act, originally intended to apply only to government agencies, now applies to such non-governmental entities as the healthcare system and commercial businesses. What can be concluded from this expansion of the Act's jurisdiction is that, because of the Act, individuals now have an expectation of personal privacy. In order to ensure this expectation is met, all customer-related organizations must take steps, per the Privacy Act, to protect an individual's personal privacy. (Douglas-Steward: 2001)."
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Fashion Models, 2008.
A discussion on how the media influences women to be thin, affecting even those females who are not overweight.
1,326 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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The paper states that no media outlet strives to influence public perception more than fashion magazines, and in their quest to mold public opinion, fashion magazines have had a negative impact on how women perceive their bodies. The paper comments that the consequences have been frightening. Images of overly-thin fashion models have had a negative effect on the self-esteem of women, and this low self-esteem has led to dangerous conditions, such as eating disorders. The paper highlights that the desire to be thin among American women, which has largely been driven by media influence, affects even the youngest females who are not overweight. The paper concludes that it is time for the fashion magazine industry to stop claiming that it cannot control this problem.
Outline:
Introduction
Fashion and Self Esteem
Wrestling with a Solution
Conclusion
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"Is there a way to remedy the hazardous effect that super-thin models have on women's self esteem? It's possible, of course, for women to simply stop purchasing magazines that are making them feel poorly, although they will likely encounter these same models in other media, such as television. Also, some would argue that models should look thinner and more beautiful than the average woman -- they are, after all, models. But turning a blind eye to the problem is to ignore overwhelming research that shows that ultra-thin models are posing a public health risk for America's women, let alone the risks those models are enduring themselves. To solve this problem, the fashion industry should borrow a strategy from high school and college wrestling, which have dealt with dangerous weight problems by requiring wrestlers to maintain a certain level of body fat in order to compete."
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Qualitative Vs. Quantitative Research, 2008.
A review of the articles, "Listening to Voices of High-Risk Antepartum Patients," by M. Richter, C. Parkes and J. Chaw-Kant and "Uncertainty and Stress in Women Hospitalized with High-Risk Pregnancy" by M. I. Clauson.
984 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 34.95
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The paper reviews "Listening to Voices of High-Risk Antepartum Patients," that is a qualitative study that showed the stressors of antepartum patients. The writer relates that he gained considerable insights about how the women personally felt through their comments. The paper also reviews "Uncertainty and Stress in Women Hospitalized with High-Risk Pregnancy" that is a quantitative study of a sample of hospitalized antepartum women. The writer explains the ramifications of this research and relates how he gained more insights about how the women personally felt through their interviews and discussions than from the statistics. The paper appends M.I. Clauson's article to the paper.
From the Paper
"Research can be conducted in several different ways. One of the main distinctions is whether the study is qualitative or quantitative. Qualitative research is helpful to explore and better understand people's emotions, values, personal experiences, thoughts and actions. Instead of percentages and measurements, it supplies non-numerical data, for example recording a patient's concerns about not taking a medicine compared to handling the possible side effects. In health care, researchers often use the qualitative approach to acquire more information on how people deal with chronic illnesses."
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Activity-Based Costing vs. Patient Safety, 2008.
This paper explores how activity-based costing (ABC) can be applied to the healthcare industry.
1,882 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 60.95
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The paper explains that activity-based costing (ABC) allows accountants to obtain a more precise view of the costs associated with specific products or services. This paper uses a case analysis to explore how ABC can help to achieve greater cost effectiveness in the healthcare industry. The paper concludes that although ABC can play an important role in reducing healthcare costs, little can be done to reduce direct costs associated with a procedure without a sacrifice of patient safety.
Outline:
Introduction
Objective of the paper
Analysis, Findings & Discussion
Suggestions, Recommendations & Conclusions
From the Paper
"Activity-Based Costing (ABC) allocates the costs of production to specific products or services. It is more precise than older methods of accounting that involved adding a broad percentage of expenditures to direct and indirect costs. The definitions of direct and indirect costs varied and were often a judgement call on the part of the accountant. ABC allowed accountants to obtain a more precise view of the costs associated with specific products or services."
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Starting the Research Process, 2008.
A review of an educational research report, "Pediatric Physical Activity and Fitness" by Anne Downs Mejia.
957 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 33.95
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The paper summarizes and reviews the research article, "Pediatric Physical Activity and Fitness" by Anne Downs Mejiais, about the harms done to childhood fitness through the elimination of in-school Physical Education (PE) classes. The paper explains the focus of the article, why the author of the article thought it was an important topic to study, and the primary research question. The paper also explains and describes the studies referenced in the paper as well as the advantages of the approach taken by the author of the research.
Outline:
Part I: Comprehensive overview of the "Introduction" and "Literature Review"
Part II: Summary and answer of research questions
From the Paper
"The author reviews such substantiated research to underline the fact that the idea that children are growing less fit and fatter is not simple media hysteria and that physical movement as well as diet has a role in this decline in childhood fitness. Furthermore, she feels there is an inaccurate culture assumption "that solely by virtue of their ages, children experience sufficient amounts of activity. Even very young children are at risk. In a recent report, it was found that only16% of kindergarten programs provide daily PE". In short, kids are no longer getting exercise simply by being kids."
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Sotos Syndrome, 2008.
An overview of Sotos syndrome, an often misunderstood disorder.
2,010 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper explains the etiology of Sotos syndrome, placing special emphasis on the neurological component of the disorder. The paper also explores the other aspects of the brain that are affected, such as structures involved in memory. In addition, the discussion focuses on the symptoms and the treatment associated with the disorder.
Outline:
Introduction
Sotos Syndrome
Causes
Neurological Components
Psychiatric/behavioral components
Treatment
Discussion and Conclusion
From the Paper
"As it related to the neurological components of the disorder, the research indicates that Sotos Syndrome is a cephalic disorder or the central nervous system. The syndrome often results in hypotonia which affect mobility and muscle control. The research also indicates that the disorder affects the temporal lobe which in turn has an impact upon memory and hearing. In addition, the discussion focused on the symptoms and the treatment associated with the disorder. The research found a variety of symptoms associated with Sotos syndrome. The most obvious symptoms involve the physical characteristics of people with the disorder. Other symptoms include language delays, hearing loss, aggressiveness, and personality disorders. There appears to be no standard treatment for the disorder but many of the symptoms of the disease can be treated."
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Cellphone Towers, 2008.
A review and discussion on whether we can be assured that cellphone towers themselves do not produce radio-frequency radiation.
1,229 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper discusses cell towers and antennas and questions their safety in the community. The paper confirms that the number of cell sites has increased over the years in proportion to the expanding number of subscribers. These tower structures are erected on various locations such as parks, schools and fire houses. The paper considers if these towers really put us at risk and states that according to the Food and Drug Administration Act, exposure to cellphone radiation on the ground is significantly weaker than exposure on the direct path of the transmitted signal of the antenna. This exposure is several thousand of times less than the minimum safety levels recommended by expert studies. Thus the paper confirms that civilian exposure to cellphone radiation is well within the safety margins.
From the Paper
"Electromagnetic radiation, composed of electric and magnetic energy moving at the speed of light, is the one feared by most people. The electromagnetic spectrum is a wide range of electromagnetic signals ranging from high-frequency x-rays and gamma rays to low-frequency radio waves. Your cellphone's electromagnetic radiation has a 3kHz-300GHz frequency. This falls just after the very low frequency like your computers and before or just the same frequency as your everyday microwave oven. And still the radiation coming from the sun poses more danger than your cellphone."
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Dental Ethics, 2008.
This paper discusses how important it is for dental hygienists to have training in ethics.
803 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 28.95
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This paper states that dental hygienists must study ethics before they begin their actual employment so that they are better prepared to make sound decisions and actions based on ethical considerations. The paper reinforces this statement by looking at some of the ethical dilemmas dental hygienists commonly face and how the study of ethics would help them deal with these dilemmas. The paper maintains that a multifaceted approach to formal ethics instruction that includes community-based service-learning can improve learning and influence the students' attitudes and perceptions about their role as oral healthcare providers in such areas as access to care, disparity, and working in a diverse community.
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"As all other healthcare professionals, dental hygienists have responsibilities to their patients, employers, associations and, most important, to their own personal integrity. It is therefore critical that they be prepared to make sound decisions and actions based on ethical considerations. The growing importance of enforcing ethical behavior in dental hygiene is observed by seeing the number of dental schools that now have formal ethics courses as part of their curricula. Over the last three decades, dental professionals have emphasized the requisite for ethics training and dialogue."
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Abortion, 2008.
This paper argues that abortions are wrong in all cases and can never be justified.
1,791 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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In this paper, the writer makes the argument that abortion cannot be justified under any circumstances, as it is not only immoral, but also associated with a number of complications which are too often minimized. The paper includes a table of state laws in the US regarding abortion.
Outline:
Moral Issues of Abortion
Stillbirth versus Abortion
Complications of Abortion and Conclusions
Statistics
From the Paper
"Studies that directly examine the effects of these laws on sexual behavior and contraception use, find there is no significant reduction in sexual activity, or significantly show an increase in contraception use. Studies that use STD prevalence rates at state levels find no significant associations between STD rates and no public funding or parental involvement as a proxy for prevalence of risky sexual behavior. It appears that while the presence of abortion restrictions reduces the incidence of abortion, it has not led to substantial changes in sexual behavior or precautions against (unwanted) pregnancies."
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Cavity Detection Technology, 2008.
This paper explores the saliva test, quantitative light fluorescence and digital radiography as improvements in dental technology and cavity detection.
1,357 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper describes new technology for predicting and preventing dental cavities. The paper first discusses the caries assessment and risk evaluation (CARE) exam, which tests saliva in order to predict future cavities in children. The paper then looks at quantitative light fluorescence, which can identify a problematic area even before it becomes a cavity and advanced digital technology that help dentists find cavities in more cases. The paper concludes that while digital technology and quantitative light fluorescence enable earlier detection of cavities and therefore earlier treatment for patients, ultimately the saliva test is the simplest, least expensive and potentially most revolutionary.
From the Paper
"Recent dental research has tended to stress the treatment of cavities. But exciting new research has begun to focus on the prevention and early detection of problematic areas in patient's mouths. Because of the need for early detection of cavities, innovations in saliva testing for problematic teeth, quantitative light fluorescence, and digital radiography are equally, if not more important as other areas of research. Because of these new innovations, recent statistical trends in cavity prevalence in young children may decline within our lifetimes."
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