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An Examination of Do Not Resuscitate Compliance: Hospital Ownership and Cost Considerations
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Author
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Porter, Petra
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Date Created
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2015
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Subjects--Topical
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Public health, Government policy, Medical ethics
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Description
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My dissertation sheds light on unwanted treatment in the larger context of the Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA). I focus specifically on the impact of Catholic hospitals on compliance with do not resuscitate (DNR) orders. Drawing from institu...
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Outcomes Among Adults with Mental Illness in the United States
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Author
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Patton, Alexandra
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Date Created
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2023
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Subjects--Topical
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Social sciences
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Description
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The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated unmet mental health needs among adults in the U.S and resulted in significant strains on the U.S. healthcare system. This descriptive, quantitative study aims to investigate reports of unmet mental health need...
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Past Experiences and Preferences for Queer Sex Education Among LGBTQ+ College Students
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Author
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Petrizzo, Kristen
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Date Created
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2021
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Subjects--Topical
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Queer studies, Educational sociology
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Description
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other (LGBTQ+) students face a higher risk than their cisgender, heterosexual peers of experiencing symptoms of poor sexual health, poor mental health, and sexual violence. Despite this, LGBTQ+ stude...
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Racial Disparities in Direct-to-Consumer Pharmaceutical Advertising
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Author
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Cavallo, Stephany
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Date Created
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2014
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Subjects--Topical
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Government policy
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Description
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Reducing health disparities by increasing access to health information is a national priority. Research demonstrates that direct-to-consumer advertising (DTCA) is effective in educating consumers about health issues. However, research also identif...