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Showing 1 to 20 of 198 for “"medical treatment"”.
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The economics of medical treatment intensity
Thesis (Ph. D.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Economics, 1993.
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A Queer Reluctance to Seek Medical Treatment
… than non-queer people to seek professional medical care in the wake of an illness or injury. Little scholarship has evaluated queer people's pursuit of palliative medical care. An online survey was distributed to Virginia Tech students aged 18-30 years old who have experienced an illness or …
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Bell's Palsy - Medical Treatment and Influence of Prognostic Factors
… and/or contracture. The most commonly used medical treatment to reduce sequelae has been corticosteroids and/or antiviral agents, the usefulness of which has been debated since earlier studies have shown diverging results. The aim of this thesis was to evaluate the effect of treatment with …
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Tendency of patients towards medical treatment and traditional healing in Sudan
The sustainability and effectiveness of medical treatment in Sudan may be threatened due to the existence of only one health-care system. Along with the general goals in psychiatric medicine it has been developed to provide health and a good life for all health seekers. But its adoption is not …
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Pediatric outpatient clinic manpower requirement variables at Navy Medical Treatment Facilities
… determination of manpower requirements at Naval Medical Center San Diego and Naval Hospital Bremerton Pediatric Outpatient Clinics. The study reviews the military and civilian managed care program, the principles of Population Health Management, and the present medical model used by military and …
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Physician - Jewish family communication about futile medical treatment : a qualitative approach
… their communication when further aggressive treatment of the patient is considered futile. Today's hospital physician has little time to get to know the patient and finds it easier to communicate with the family, especially in the medically futile situation. Other forces impinging on …
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The right to not be refused emergency medical treatment in South Africa
Emergency medical treatment is not expressly recognised as a right under international law, but it is implied under the right to the highest attainable standard of health as set out in article 12 of the ICESCR. Some states, including South Africa, have recognised emergency medical treatment as a …
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Effects of Denied and Delayed Medical Treatment on the Injured Workers' Quality of Life
… was to examine the effects of denied and delayed medical treatment under California workers’ compensation on the injured workers’ quality of life. Twenty-four participants scored a mean of 9.6 (scale 0-30) on Ferrans and Powers Quality of Life Index, with higher scores reflecting higher quality of …
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Outcomes of Medical Treatment for Pathologies of the Equine Foot Diagnosed with Magnetic Resonance Imaging
… determine the long-term outcome of horses after medical treatment. The MR studies of 95 horses were interpreted retrospectively by a boarded certified radiologist. Follow-up information was obtained from medical records, owners and referring veterinarians via telephone questionnaires. Long term …
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Using the medical treatment contract as an instrument for replacing the tort liability system in England.
In modern medical law, there is much criticism of the existing medical liability system in England, which is based on the duty of care and breach of that duty (negligent behaviour). The duty of care plays a crucial role as its violation is the foundation for establishing negligent behaviour. It is …
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Depression, Volition, and Death: The Effect of Depressive Disorders on the Autonomous Choice to Forgo Medical Treatment
Many contemporary models of medical ethics champion patient autonomy to counterbalance historically paternalistic decision-making processes. These models tend to suggest an autonomous agent free from cognitive bias and systematic distortion (e.g., Kantian or Cartesian rational agents). Evidence is …
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The effects of medical mistrust on the willingness of African Americans to participate in medical research studies and seek medical treatment
… in 1619, African Americans have experienced mistreatment by American institutions and their policies. In medical research, African Americans have been used as guinea pigs in harmful studies and exploited by researchers for profitable gain. The purpose of this qualitative study is to evaluate how …
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Using On-line Analytical Processing (OLAP) and data mining to estimate emergency room activity in DoD Medical Treatment Facilities in the Tricare Central Region
… can greatly enhance the ability of the Military Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) emergency room (ER) manager to improve ER staffing and utilization. MTF ER managers use statistical data analysis to help manage the efficient operation and use of ERs. As the size and complexity of databases …
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Perspectives on informed consent: an investigation into attitudes and practices in relation to informed consent to medical treatment in a group of New Zealand hospitals
Words do not of themselves carry meaning but are interpreted by users and within the contexts of their use. These contexts extend beyond the immediate to include historical, contemporary and evolving uses. Particularly within interpersonal communication, shared meanings and therefore understandings …
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"""Prozac Saved My Life"" vs. ""Prozac Ruined My Life"": Investigating the Adoption, Constitution and Maintenance of Distinct Interpretations Associated With Depression and Its Medical Treatment"
… a particular narrative of depression and its treatment? (2) What are the most meaningful differences between varied narratives that arise? (3) After being adopted, how do particular narratives appear to be maintained over time? The first section of the report describes basic patterns across …
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"""Prozac Saved My Life"" vs. ""Prozac Ruined My Life"": Investigating the Adoption, Constitution and Maintenance of Distinct Interpretations Associated with Depression and its Medical Treatment."
… a particular narrative of depression and its treatment? 2) What are the most meaningful differences between varied narratives that arise? 3) After being adopted, how do particular narratives appear to be maintained over time? The first section of the report describes basic patterns across …
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