Common and Alternative Therapies in the Treatment of Breast Cancer
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11 pages in length. Breast cancer has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women of all ages and the second leading cause of cancer death in women. This paper is an important discussion of the contemporary medical treatment of breast cancer. Also included is valuable information on alternative therapies including holistic therapy. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: JGAbrcanwps
Paper Title: Common and Alternative Therapies in the Treatment of Breast Cancer

HIV Disclosure: Medical Ethics
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A 5 page paper discussing medical ethics in terms of Kant, Aristotle and Mill. The paper examines the responsibility of an HIV-infected surgeon to inform his patients of his condition, and also the responsibility of the HIV-infected patient to disclose medical status. It concludes that while the doctor is under no obligation to discontinue his practice of medicine, he is still responsible for making full disclosure to the patient. Conversely, the HIV-infected patient carries no such obligation, for it is the surgeon's responsibility to discover all facets of his patients' health. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSethHIV.wps
Paper Title: HIV Disclosure: Medical Ethics

The Issue of Liver Transplants for Patients with Alcholism - Conservative, Liberal, and Utilitarian Views
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This 10 page report discusses whether or not recovering alcoholics should be denied access to liver transplants due to their previous lifestyles. The number of people with liver disease and other related conditions who could significantly benefit from a liver transplant is far greater than the number of donor livers available. This means that criteria, other than medical, need to be developed to allocate donor livers to potential recipients. The writer examines the issue from the viewpoint of a political conservative, a political liberal, and within the framework of Jeremy Bentham's doctrine of utilitarianism. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: BWliver.rtf
Paper Title: The Issue of Liver Transplants for Patients with Alcholism - Conservative, Liberal, and Utilitarian Views

Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide, and Theology
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A 5 page discussion of assisted suicide and euthanasia from a theological perspective. Outlines the religious prohibitions which are involved as well as the current legal status. Concludes that the acceptability of euthanasia lies with religion and theology, not law. Bibliography lists 10 sources
Filename: PPeuthRl.wps
Paper Title: Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide, and Theology

Paramedic Standards, British Columbia versus Ontario
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Although there are national guidelines, the standards for paramedics vary by region and province. This paper discusses the differences in certification standards for British Columbia and Ontario and finds that the two programs are dissimilar in that a paramedic can start working after completing a brief 80-hour training course in British Columbia, whereas all Ontario paramedics must be ALS certified. Bibliography lists 4 sources. JVparamed.rtf
Filename: JVparmed.rtf
Paper Title: Paramedic Standards, British Columbia versus Ontario

Euthanasia / A Kantian Perspective
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In this 4 page paper, the writer outlines philosophical perspectives on euthanasia as they would most likely be presented by Kant. The writer then advocates euthanasia in this same light. Bibliography lists 3 references.
Filename: Kanteuth.wps
Paper Title: Euthanasia / A Kantian Perspective

Assisted Suicide
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This 5 page report discusses various ethical issues associated with assisted suicide. The debate has generally centered around both the moral and legal issues of the process. The central argument for assisted suicide is based on respect for the patients' autonomy. The main argument against assisted suicide is the belief in the inherent sacredness of life and that God only has the right to end one's life. The ethical questions surrounding the care of terminally ill patients often focus on when treatment should be withheld or withdrawn. A case study regarding a paralyzed but mentally competent adult, African-American man and a severely disabled newborn is also considered. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWasssui.wps
Paper Title: Assisted Suicide

Death and Dying
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A 7 page paper which discusses various issues concerning Euthanasia in this country. The paper presents illustrations of situations where the patient is alive, yet not coherent in any way, a situation where the patient died, The paper also discusses the involvement of Jack Kevorkian and different approaches to the subject as can be seen in social conflict theories. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAdthdyng.wps
Paper Title: Death and Dying

Euthanasia / Viewpoints
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In 8 pages the author discusses and explores the issue of euthanasia. Various viewpoints of family members, physicians, and legislative decisions are given. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Euthan9.wps
Paper Title: Euthanasia / Viewpoints

Euthanasia from an Ethical Perspective
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A 5 page paper discussing the issue of the ethics of euthanasia within a nursing context. The paper presents philosophical argument, but one author notes that those nurses unable to come to terms with agreed-on procedures should disqualify themselves from cases employing those procedures. Whereas the physician of record has the privilege of and ability to either accept or reject such cases, nurses normally do not. In the end, nurses need to assess their own motivations and convictions as well, and act in accordance with those. They can cite Kant for support. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSeuthan.wps
Paper Title: Euthanasia from an Ethical Perspective

Euthanasia: A Muddled History
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An 8 page discussion of the legalities of passive and active euthanasia. Contends that the United States is simply not ready for a nationwide approval of euthanasia. Maintains that the public nor the legislative bodies are fully receptive of euthanasia and that the administrative oversight which would be required to ensure the equal and ethical administration of the process would be overwhelming. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPeuthLg.wps
Paper Title: Euthanasia: A Muddled History

Hard Choices - The Controversy Surrounding Euthanasia
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A 5 page paper that examines court cases that have challenged the practice of euthanasia, or an individual's right to end one's own life when faced with terminal illness or a vegetative state. Focus is on two 1997 cases in particular, Cruzan v. Missouri Department of Health and Washington v. Glucksberg. Included are views held by those opposing the practice of euthanasia as well as views of proponents. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: LCChoice.doc
Paper Title: Hard Choices - The Controversy Surrounding Euthanasia

Catholic Hospitals / Issues In Medical Ethics
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An 8 page paper that discusses the major ethical and moral dilemmas that are faced by many Catholic hospitals. By presenting information in regards to the Catholic hospitals positions on abortion and euthanasia and relating their process to major moral theories, it is possible to understand the complexity of issues within these structures. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Cathomed.wps
Paper Title: Catholic Hospitals / Issues In Medical Ethics

AIDS: The history, the treatments and the future
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This nine page paper presents a detailed overview of the AIDS virus. It’s history, the risk factors and treatments are all discussed. Bibliography lists ten (MLA style) sources.
Filename: CWAIDS.wps
Paper Title: AIDS: The history, the treatments and the future

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
Paper Title: Stem-cell Research for Organ Transplantation

"A Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Symptom Management in Patients with Advanced Cancer"
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A 7 page review of the research conducted by Sherwood, Given, Given, et. al. published in a 2005 edition of "Oncology Nursing Forum". Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPcncrE3.rtf
Paper Title: "A Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Symptom Management in Patients with Advanced Cancer"

"Collaborative Breast Health Intervention for African American Women of Lower Socioeconomic Status"
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A 9 page review of the research conducted by Fowler, Rodney, Roberts and Broadas published in a 2005 edition of "Oncology Nursing Forum". Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPcncrE2.rtf
Paper Title: "Collaborative Breast Health Intervention for African American Women of Lower Socioeconomic Status"

"Commodifying Bodies" - Man, Machines And Body Parts
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8 pages in length. The writer discusses cyborgs and organ donation/harvesting as they relate to the Scheper-Huges and Wacquant book entitled Commodifying Bodies. No bibliography.
Filename: TLCManMach.rtf
Paper Title: "Commodifying Bodies" - Man, Machines And Body Parts

"Genetic Turning Points" by James C. Peterson
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A 5 page paper which summarizes and outlines two particular points made in James C. Peterson's book "Genetic Turning Points: The Ethics of Human Genetic Intervention." Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.
Filename: RAjpeter.rtf
Paper Title: "Genetic Turning Points" by James C. Peterson

"My Own Country: A Doctor's Story"
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This 5 page paper discusses the book "My Own Country" by Abraham Verghese, who worked with AIDS patients in rural Tennessee in the 1980s. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVVerghe.rtf
Paper Title: "My Own Country: A Doctor's Story"

'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
Paper Title: 'Death On Demand' / Demand Is A Powerful Word

2 Ethics Questions
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A 5 page research paper that explores the medical ethics in 2 situations. In the first scenario, the writer discusses the problem of a patient in the early stages of Alzheimer's who does not have a health care proxy. In the second, the writer discusses the treatment of a minor adolescent who does not wish her parents to be informed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khethmed.rtf
Paper Title: 2 Ethics Questions

A Case of Medicare Fraud
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This 4 page paper uses a case study submitted by a student as a springboard for discussion. The case involves a doctor who over treats patients in order to profit. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA309frd.rtf
Paper Title: A Case of Medicare Fraud

A Fresh Look at Suicide
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This 7 page paper takes a look at the ethics of suicide and whether or not the public has a moral responsibility to stop it. Individual rights are held high in this thoughtful look at a controversial topic. The ideas of Hume and Szasz are included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA427die.rtf
Paper Title: A Fresh Look at Suicide

A Proposal for Objectively Evaluating 'Fortitude'
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A 9 page proposal to examine written hospital complaints which have been lodged by a patient's family member in order to ascertain the concept of fortitude. Includes a detailed sample letter and defines fortitude and gives modern interpretations of it based on the popular literature. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Fortitud.wps
Paper Title: A Proposal for Objectively Evaluating 'Fortitude'

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