It may seem to you that healthcare has been a national topic of debate among political leaders for as long as you can remember. Healthcare has been a policy item and a topic of debate not only in recent times but as far back as the administration of the second U.S. president, John Adams. In 1798, Adams signed legislation requiring that 20 cents per month […]
Changes in culture and technology have resulted in patient populations that are often well informed and educated, even before consulting or considering a healthcare need delivered by a health professional. Fueled by this, health professionals are increasingly involving patients in treatment decisions. However, this often comes with challenges, as illnesses and treatments can become complex. What has your experience been with patient involvement in treatment […]
1. Introduction to Agenda Setting Definition: Agenda setting is the process by which issues gain prominence and are prioritized for government action. Importance in Healthcare: Determines which health issues receive funding, legislation, and public attention. Shapes national priorities and influences state/local policy. Key Actors: President and executive branch. Congress. Interest groups and lobbyists. Media and public opinion. 2. Theoretical Foundations of Agenda Setting Kingdon’s Multiple […]
1. Introduction Patient-centered care: A healthcare approach that respects and responds to patient preferences, needs, and values. Decision-making in healthcare: Involves collaboration between patients and providers to select treatment options that align with medical evidence and patient priorities. Decision aids: Tools designed to help patients understand options, weigh benefits/risks, and make informed choices. Social determinants of health (SDOH): Conditions in which people are born, grow, […]
The collection of evidence is an activity that occurs with an endgame in mind. For example, law enforcement professionals collect evidence to support a decision to charge those accused of criminal activity. Similarly, evidence-based healthcare practitioners collect evidence to support decisions in pursuit of specific healthcare outcomes. In this Assignment, you will identify an issue or opportunity for change within your healthcare organization and propose […]
To what extent is international security a contested concept among academics? In your answer, explain the main ways in which the field has been defined and discuss the factors that shape these definitions. How far, if at all, can different perspectives be reconciled through the use of competing IR theories (for example realism, liberalism, constructivism, critical approaches)? Section B: Answer ONE of the following two […]
Directions The purpose of this assignment is to summarize the concepts of contemporary Early Childhood Education models and child care programs. (CO2) There are many videos available on the Internet that depicts models of early childhood education. For this assignment, you are to: Find a video clip for each of these models: Montessori, High Scope, Reggio Emilia and Head Start. YouTube is an excellent resource. After you […]
Purpose This assignment helps you apply theories of learning and memory by designing a creative memory tool. Instead of only reading about mnemonics, encoding, or retrieval, you will practice making one. This reinforces concepts like chunking, rehearsal, elaborative encoding, and associations and shows the connections between psychological principles. Instructions Choose one psychological concept, list, or set of terms from Chapter 6 (Learning). Using the Memory […]
Purpose This assignment helps you apply theories of learning and memory by designing a creative memory tool. Instead of only reading about mnemonics, encoding, or retrieval, you will practice making one. This reinforces concepts like chunking, rehearsal, elaborative encoding, and associations and shows the connections between psychological principles. Instructions Choose one psychological concept, list, or set of terms from Chapter 6 (Learning). Using the Memory […]
Assessment TraitsRequires LopeswriteAssessment Description Locate an "open" recovery or support group in your local community (be sure to review "What to Know About the Types of AA Meetings" in the Topic 4 Resources). Attend one of the group's "open" meetings. The group can be for any type of substance or process addiction and does not have to be a 12-step meeting. It does, however, need […]