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

Male Sexual Dysfunction and its Treatment
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2.5 pages in length. Discusses the treatment and etiology of male sexual dysfunction. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: JGAsxdyswps.doc

Managed Health Care and Patient Freedom of Choice
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A 7 page overview of the impacts of managed health care to patient freedom of choice. Proposes that while managed health care is an apparent necessity, it should not completely overweigh patient freedom of choice. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Freechh.wps

GOVERNMENT, HEALTH CARE AND THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY
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This 5-page paper outlines the U.S. government's goals in a universal health care system, and also points out why the Hispanic population has a definite need for access to affordable health care. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MThisphc.rtf

Hepatitus B Virus:
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This 6 page paper examines Hepatitis B as a serious disease that affects more than 1 million Americans, with about 140,000 more becoming infected each year. Liver function, viral transmission, and prevention are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BBhepB.doc.

Cost-Effective Measures in the Clinical Health Care Practice
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This 11 page report discusses issues surround cost-effectiveness in the independent health care clinical practice. This writer asserts that a key component of cost-effective delivery of clinical health care is the implementation of a greater level of information coordination and that the ideals of cost effectiveness and excellent clinical care – are not mutually exclusive. In order for a clinical practice to provide cost-effective and quality health care, it must implement the tools and practices of the most successful businesses. Such efforts can be made in harmony with the unique qualities, general strategic planning efforts, and goals of the practice itself. Patient care and clinician integrity will not suffer because the practice is also an efficient business. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: BWcost.rtf

Gulf War Syndrome - What Is the U.S. Going To Do About It?
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A 6 page paper examining the Persian Gulf Syndrome and how it has affected thousands of American families. An overview of the Gulf war is presented and details of the syndrome itself - symptoms, epidemiology, treatment - are discussed as is the issues surrounding a possible return to the Gulf by U.S. troops. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: Gulfsynd.wps

Stress & Sufferers Of Gulf War Syndrome
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A 5 page paper discussing the role of stress in the cause and treatment of veterans suffering with Gulf War Syndrome. Stress is as much of a disease for humans as any other pathogen. Bibliography lists seven sources.
Filename: Saddhuss.wps

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