Electronic Medical Records In this article the author explains patients’ records at healthcare facilities may now be stored using electronic medical records (EMR) instead of the paper charts that have been used in the past. EMRs have several disadvantages and advantages. One of the biggest disadvantages to EMRs is the high initial start-up cost. The healthcare facilities have to buy the equipment to begin the process. They also have to hire people to convert their current files from paper copies
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Unequal Medical Treatments Composition & Rhetoric II Abstract When needing medical services‚ the last thing that comes to mind is that you will be treated differently because of your racial or cultural background. Well believe or not racial bias is very common everywhere we go and in the medical field it can determine the quality of treatment you will receive. But many people might wonder why does this type of bias exists especially in the medical field when you expect to get treated equally
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Is Necessary Medical Testing on Animals? Alex Epstein and Yaron Brook’s “The Evil Right of Animals” first appeared in May 19‚ 2001. In this essay Epstein and Brook aim to convince their readers that medical testing on animals is necessary. “Scientist are close than ever to finding cures for AIDS‚ cancer‚ and other deadly illness. But more research and testing are needed and much of it must be done on animals.” (Epstein and Brook qtd.). Pathos‚ specific evidence‚ and logical thoughts are techniques
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About Medical Marijuana Marijuana is medicine. It has been used for thousands of years to treat a wide variety of ailments. Marijuana (Cannabis sativa L.) was legal in the United States for all purposes - industrial and recreational‚ as well as medicinal until 1937. Today‚ only eight Americans are legally allowed to use marijuana as medicine. NORML is working to restore marijuana’s availability as medicine. Medicinal Value Marijuana‚ in its natural form‚ is one of the safest therapeutically
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Dermatology Medical Report Medical Terminology October 23‚ 2010 Pt. presents in the office today with a fever‚ diaphoresis (1) (excessive sweating) and right sided chest pain onset two days ago. Noticed erythema (2) (redness of the skin) two weeks ago to right breast. Now presents with petechia (3) (a small reddish-purple mark caused by a small hemorrhage) observed on epidermis (4) (the outermost layer of the skin) of right breast with a small 2cm macule (5) (a discolored patch of skin
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Euthanasia The mere act of euthanasia represents the most gentle and painless way of terminating a person’s life in order to relieve them from their suffering. This term itself is derived from the Greek word “euthanatos”‚ which literally means easy death. In many cases‚ it is carried out at the person’s request‚ but there are times when they may be too ill and the decision has to be made by relatives‚ medics or‚ in some instances‚ the courts. Deciding whether to euthanise a person or not is one
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Medical Science During the Renaissance The Renaissance was a cultural and intellectual movement that began in the 1300’s and spread throughout Europe. This time period revived the significance of art‚ music‚ and architecture. However‚ while advances in those areas were strong‚ the medical science field did not grow at the same rate. Back then‚ it was thought that diseases and illnesses had natural as well as supernatural causes. Many believed that they were punishments from God for sinning. Because
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Chapter Highlights | Chapter Highlights Medical Insurance means many things to many people. To some‚ it is a mound of paperwork. To other’s it is a mass of confusion and replication that seems to change constantly. For a patient with an illness or injury‚ health insurance helps defray the high cost associated with healthcare. | There are both paper‚ or hardcopy claims‚ and electronic forms that are used to file health care claims for reimbursement. | This week we will examine both types of
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There have been many studies done to research the medical use of marijuana. An article titled‚ “Recent Research on Medical Marijuana ” published by Paul Armentano‚ the deputy director of the NORML foundation‚ discusses the benefits of the use of marijuana in the medical world. The NORML foundation is a nonprofit foundation that was founded in 1997 to help educate the public about marijuana and marijuana laws/policies. They also help victims of current marijuana laws. Reading the article provided
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Legalization of Medical Marijuana Marijuana is the dried leaves‚ flowers‚ stems‚ and seeds from the Cannabis plant. It is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States‚ enabling one to have altered senses and hallucinations. Organizations have formed by those who wish to legalize marijuana‚ at least for medicinal purposes‚ but critics of such efforts argue that the drug does more harm than good. While some may benefit from the legalization of medical marijuana‚ such as those with Alzheimer’s
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