Why is it important to understand how a syllogism functions when it comes to doing advocacy work?

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COM362 Week
1 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2018 Marchdq 1Aristotle described
argumentation as the following: “For to a certain extent all men attempt
to discuss statements and to maintain them, to defend themselves, and to attack
others.” Aristotle’s description of argumentation represents his view of
how argumentation is a part of who we are as human beings. Do you agree or
disagree with Aristotle’s viewpoint? Explain why. How has his viewpoint played
a significant role in the historical development of argumentation?dq 2Find a blog that
presents and defends an argument within the post. Write a paragraph evaluating
the arguments as either inductive or deductive. Provide the blog link in your
paragraph response. Why do you think identifying these different elements are
important?COM362 Week
2 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2018 Marchdq 1When watching or reading
the news, what fallacies do you see other people make most often?dq 2Identify a fallacy you
used in a recent discussion with another person. Why did you use that fallacy
and how can you address the concern without use of the fallacy?COM362 Week
3 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2018 Marchdq 1Find an example in
society of a dispute that is (1) based on the ambiguity of language and (2) is
not a genuine dispute. Point out the differences and propose how to resolve the
dispute.dq 2Take a term that is
related to a social issue you are personally interested in and clearly define
it. For example, defining a right vs. a privilege in the debates on health
care. Comment on another students post by seeing if you can find an exception
that is excluded from the definition given.COM362 Week
4 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2018 Marchdq 1Exmine an argument made
in public and translate it to show the categorical propositions and conclusion.
Does the conclusion follow from the premises? Why or why not? Second, if their
premises are true what else can you infer? Analyze another students post.dq 2As you are learning
about propositions and contradictions, write out a view that you hold on a
social issue in propositional form. What is the contradiction to your view?
Identify a group that advocates the contradictory view.COM362 Week
5 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2018 Marchdq 1Using an argument and
organization, create the logical contradiction of it. Be sure to properly label
the quality and quantity of the propositions.dq 2How would you
communicate with someone that holds a different view than yourself in a way
that is logically sound but does not deny the human dignity of the other
person?COM362 Week
6 Discussion 1 & 2  dq 1Why is it important to
understand how a syllogism functions when it comes to doing advocacy work?dq 2Provide an argument in
affirmation of the topic: It is better to protect privacy over security.

Compare the relationship of hospital’s corporate liability with that of each employee’s vicarious liability in the event of an error

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“Liability and Quality” Please respond to the following:

As a healthcare administrator, you have been tasked with researching your hospital’s compliance in the proper reporting of both medical and non-medical errors made by the staff. Compare the relationship of hospital’s corporate liability with that of each employee’s vicarious liability in the event of an error. Discuss the essential steps that your organization can take to reduce occurrences in both. Provide at least two (2) examples of the successful application of such steps to support your rationale.
Interpret the extent to which public reporting and value-based purchasing improve healthcare quality. Include a comparison of two to three (2-3) advantages to each reporting method. Support your response with two (2) examples of healthcare quality improvements that could have resulted from of an organization implementing each type of reporting method in question. As a healthcare administrator, you have been tasked with researching your hospital’s compliance in the proper reporting of both medical and non-medical errors made by the staff. Compare the relationship of hospital’s corporate liability with that of each employee’s vicarious liability in the event of an error. Discuss the essential steps that your organization can take to reduce occurrences in both. Provide at least two (2) examples of the successful application of such steps to support your rationale.
Interpret the extent to which public reporting and value-based purchasing improve healthcare quality. Include a comparison of two to three (2-3) advantages to each reporting method. Support your response with two (2) examples of healthcare quality improvements that could have resulted from of an organization implementing each type of reporting method in question.

Long-Term Care in the U.S.

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Week 4 Discussion Long-Term Care in the U.S.Determine the average daily cost of nursing home care in your state. Discuss the funding options (public and private) that exist to pay for long-term care. What policy and financing recommendations would you make to ensure that long-term care is available for everyone who needs the services in the U.S.? Please justify your answer.Rationing of Healthcare ServicesHealthcare services can be rationed by governmental rationing or by allowing those who can afford the services to purchase the services. If you were the chairperson of a medical ethics committee faced with the decision concerning which of the following patients would receive a heart transplant what decision would you make and what justification would you give to the families of each of the patients for making that decision?Patient 2: A forty-six-year-old unemployed auto worker with a history of alcohol use and smoking suffered a heart attack and will die within one month if he does not receive a heart transplant. The patient does not have health insurance nor does he have the resources to pay for the procedure.

Client Advocacy and Connecting Neurobiology to Psychopharmacological

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ASSIGNMENT 1: Client Advocacy and Connecting Neurobiology to Psychopharmacological InterventionsAn awareness of neurobiology and neurotransmitters establishes the critical basis for mental health professionals to understand the connection between psychopathology and psychopharmacological interventions. Mental health professionals use their awareness of the complex interactions between neurobiology neurochemistry and psychotropic medications to conceptualize client concerns and formulate treatment strategies.For this Assignment review Suzys case study and consider the function of neurotransmitters and the way client treatment may be affected by these functions. As a mental health professional how can you help Suzy understand what might be going on in her brain while at the same time advocating for her case?In a 2 page APA-formatted paper include the following:As a mental health professional you are called upon to advocate for clients in mental health settings. For this Assignment imagine you have been called into a panel discussion with the case study team for Suzy. Your plan is to advocate for Suzy through her mental health treatment. In your advocacy for Suzy address the following:o Identify which neurotransmitters may be affected in Suzys case and justify your selection based on evidence from the case and the Learning Resources.o Identify three drugs that could be used to treat Suzys mental health symptoms and explain how these drugs may affect her neurotransmitter function.o Identify one possible drug of addictive potential that may contribute to her mental health symptoms.o Explain how your awareness of using the right drugs helps in advocating for clients through mental health treatment.References (use 3 or more) Lichtblau L. (2011).Psychopharmacology demystified. Clifton Park NY: Delmar Cengage Learning. Preston J. D. ONeal J. H. & Talaga M. C. (2017).Handbook of clinical psychopharmacology for therapists(8th ed.).Oakland CA: New Harbinger. National Institute of Mental Health. (2008).Introduction: Mental health medications. Retrieved fromhttp://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/mental-health-medications/index.shtml National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. (2014).Brain basics: Understanding sleep. Retrieved on fromhttp://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/brain_basics/understanding_sleep.htm#sleep_disorders Document:Neurobiology Considerations Case Study: Suzy (PDF)