Entries by Emma

Is health care a right or a privilege?

Question description As stated in the course text, Health Care Delivery in the United States, “the health care enterprise is one of the most important parts of the U.S. social system and of our economic system as well” (Kovner and Knickman, 2011, p. 4); however, with millions of citizens uninsured, rising costs, massive health disparities, and […]

Explain the health care policies that can affect emergency care

Question description OVERVIEW Create a 15-minute oral presentation (3–4 pages) that examines the moral and ethical issues related to triaging patients in an emergency room. By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria: Competency 1: Explain the effect of health care policies, legislation, and legal […]

Describe strategies or techniques to promote health care prevention and disease maintenance

Question description identify a health issue and a specific population with a high prevalence to this health issue within your community. For example, you may choose heart disease and identify the elderly population. Identify strategies for improvement regarding this health concern with this identified population. In addition to using academic sources to help create a […]

Discuss how they experience the healthcare system in America

Question description Choose a specific culture or ethnicity of an immigrant or refugee population. Analyze their cultural and social norms. Discuss how they experience the healthcare system in America. Include an evaluation of how both the community and market-oriented approaches to health care, as highlighted in Chapter 10 of your text, can assist your chosen […]