Category: Healthcare

Management of Care Class
Critically discuss Euthanasia as a legitimate right of the patient to determine his/her choice for life or death. 
– Within the essay you need to give the various types of euthanasia, the ethical principles that underpin it as well as the legal aspects of euthanasia.
– If possible, you need to refer to real life examples to elaborate your discussions as well as the use of appropriate literature research findings to support your discussions
-2,300 word essay (not including heading and bibliography)
-MLA Style
-USE 20 sources
-USE DIRECT QUOTES AND IN-TEXT CITATION (ANALYZE)
-PROVIDE BIBLIOGRAPHY
-DO NOT PLAGIARIZE
-DO NOT USE AI

Psychotherapy is often misunderstood or devalued.
Discuss your views of the PMHNP as a psychotherapist
Discuss whether it is feasible to provide psychotherapy at each patient encounter
Submission Instructions:
Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted, and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. 

1. Literature review will be written in essay format (3-4 pages)
2. The topic selected is thoroughly reviewed and correlated with the sources cited.
3. There should be a minimum of 10 sources referenced in your final paper; including a minimum of seven peer reviewed studies of journal articles.
4. These sources can include textbooks used during your time in the program and other reliable and credible references that can be validated and verified. These should be valid, credible and academic-quality sources.
5. Do not cite Wikipedia, online magazine articles that are unsupported or opinion
6. Seek to ensure that your literature is from primary sources. For example, if you are citing a source cited within a textbook or a journal article, you should look for original or primary sources and cite that.
7. All sources should be properly formatted using APA formatting guidelines. 

To a large extent, factors such as where we live, the state of our environment, genetics, our income and education level, and our relationships with friends and family all have considerable impacts on health, whereas the more commonly considered factors such as access and use of healthcare services often have less of an impact” (World Health Organization, 2015). (40 points) Due by Sunday 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time).
Reflect on the above statement from the WHO and consider the effect of Social Determinants of Health on individuals and populations.
Evaluate the social determinants (social, political, cultural, etc.) that influence the health of individuals and populations.
Evaluate the effect of social determinants of health on health outcomes of specific populations
Explore the systemic roots of SDOH and how CBPR (community based participatory research) can help identify and address these factors.
Provide evidence-based recommendations, that can be employed by public health and healthcare professionals, in order to improve the equity in health outcomes relevant to SDOH.
Submit a 4-5 page paper (excluding cover page, abstract, and references) and provide at least five (5) scholarly references to support your assessment. Apply APA format for all your formatting, citations, and references, unless otherwise indicated.
All papers should be double spaced, and follow APA format. Each paper must have:
Title page;
Abstract;
Use of Level I and II headings (if applicable);
In-text citations;
References page
Please use the sample APA paper template (with instructions) (provided below) for all paper assignments:

Should Plastic Be Banned?
Plastic pollution severely impacts the environment, particularly oceans, where it harms marine life and ecosystems. Non-biodegradable plastics contribute to long-term waste and microplastics contaminate water and food chains.
Economically, a plastic ban could disrupt industries and entail high transition costs, but it could also drive innovation and create new jobs in sustainable alternatives.
Societally, a ban would require significant changes in consumer habits and could improve public health by reducing exposure to harmful chemicals. Education and awareness are crucial for supporting these changes.
While some countries have seen mixed results from plastic bans, effective policies should balance economic, social, and environmental factors, incentivizing the use of alternatives and enhancing recycling efforts.
In conclusion, despite challenges, the environmental and health benefits of banning plastic make it a compelling option, requiring a strategic and balanced approach.

Read the case study below and answer the question thoroughly in paragraph form. Be specific in your answer. You may utilize the course presentations, lectures, and the textbook as resources. Your response must be in current APA format. Include your name and LU student ID number at the bottom of the last page.

Signature Assignment 
For the first set of questions: 
1. What is COVID-19? 
2. How does it spread? 
3. When should an individual seek help? 
4. From the list provided, list the 5 symptoms you consider to be the most concerning. 
5. What should you do if you are feeling sick? Please be specific here, I’m looking for detail. 
6. Describe how you would care for someone else who is sick. Once again, I want detail. 
7. List and describe 3 groups of people who are considered at higher risk for infection. Why are these individuals at higher risk of infection? 
8. There is a section on the website titled “data and surveillance”. What do we mean by surveillance? The next set of questions deals with data and surveillance (use the same source as above) 
9. On the day you did this assignment, what was the total number of cases of the virus in the US? How many deaths from the virus in the US? Please include the date in your answer. 
10. On the day you completed this assignment, how many cases were there in Maryland? How many deaths? The questions which follow deal with conditions in Maryland. Go to the Maryland state department of health. https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/ 
11. List the date you are doing this assignment. How many confirmed cases are there in Maryland that day? How many deaths? 
12. This is an important critical thinking question. Looking at the graph for “Total cases by reported day”, what statement can you make about the incidence of COVID in Maryland? 
13. Below the graph for confirmed cases, you will see another graph which allows you to examine the data in terms of gender, race and age. Based on this information, please describe what gender, what race and what age group appears to be at highest risk? 
14. Critical thinking question. Why do you think there is such a large racial disparity in the infection rate? 
15. Looking at the county data, which county appears to the hardest hit? Critical thinking question, why do you think this is so? For the next set of questions, you are to find your own credible source of information about the virus. 
16. Critical thinking question. How do you know this source is credible? 
17. Write an APA citation for this source. In case you need a reminder, this link should help. https://www.bibme.org/citation-guide/apa 
18. How does the information on this site differ from the information on the CDC’s website. Give an example. Reflection questions: 
19. Keeping in mind all the information you have looked at, what obligations (if any) do we have to each other to prevent the spread of the virus? 
20. What obligation does state and federal governments have to protect the health and welfare of its citizens? 
21. After examining all of the data above, do you think laws should be passed governing individual behavior, for example, wearing a mask. Please explain your answer. 
22. After examining all of the data above, does your personal behavior put yourself and others at increased risk of COVID? Please explain your answer. 
23. What did you learn about your ability to read and understand scientific data in completing this assignment? 
APA CITATIONS: 

What mechanisms of accountability are most effective for nonprofit HCO’s? Explain an elaborate response

Complete 2 worksheets from the QI Essentials Toolkit or the Patient Safety Essentials Toolkit located in M.4 to help address any healthcare quality or process issue. Examples include a cause and effect diagram,  PDSA cycle, and the 5 why’s worksheet. You may use the same scenario for each too

Assignment #3: References 
Start Assignment
Due Sunday by 11:59pm
Points 30
Submitting a file upload
Provide five references for the research paper. This will provide the credibility of your paper. You will provide a complete reference list with your final paper. The five references should be original research articles that you will review in your methods, results, and discussion section of your paper. Additional articles should be used in your introduction and background section. You may use review articles and meta-analysis in your introduction or background section but not as one of your five main reviewed articles.
Required: Title of research reference (Article), abstract (Do NOT copy the abstract from
your article), authors, journal, and link (DOI) to the article.
Example:
Title: Priming effects of television food advertising on eating behavior
Abstract: Health advocates have focused on the prevalence of advertising for calorie-dense low-nutrient foods as a significant contributor to the obesity epidemic. This research tests the hypothesis that exposure to food advertising during television viewing may also contribute to obesity by triggering automatic snacking of available food.
Authors: Harris, J. L., Bargh, J. A., & Brownell, K. D. (2009)
Journal: Health Psychology, 28(4), 404–413
Sample Assignment #3 – References.pdf 
Public Health Approaches and Implications assignment #3 References-1-2.docx
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Link to article (DOI): https://doi.org/10.1037/a0014399Links to an external site.
The sample PDF does not include abstracts, however, students are required to include the abstract with each article proposed. (Refer to the example)*
Assignment #3: Grading Rubric
Criteria
Points per criteria
Title Page:
Required; Student first and last name, Panther ID number, topic/title, course prefix number, and name (HSA 4700: Quality and Evidence-Based Healthcare Services; Section RVC) and instructor name (Dr. Carol Biggs). 
5
Original research article reference ONE:
Required: Title of research reference (Article), abstract (Do NOT copy the abstract from
your article), authors, journal, and link (DOI) to the article.
5
Original research article reference TWO:
Required: Title of research reference (Article), abstract (Do NOT copy the abstract from
your article), authors, journal, and link (DOI) to the article.
5
Original research article reference THREE:
Required: Title of research reference (Article), abstract (Do NOT copy the abstract from
your article), authors, journal, and link (DOI) to the article.
5
Original research article reference FOUR:
Required: Title of research reference (Article), abstract (Do NOT copy the abstract from
your article), authors, journal, and link (DOI) to the article.
5
Original research article reference FIVE:
Required: Title of research reference (Article), abstract (Do NOT copy the abstract from
your article), authors, journal, and link (DOI) to the article.
5
Total Points
30