Discuss the value I got out of my time pursuing medicine. Learning to study rigorously, time management, learning professionalism, studying ethics, and the interesting scientific knowledge that I gained in my first two years. Add more detail here that you can think of.

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THIS PAPER IS COMPLEX, AND MUST ACHIEVE A  NUMBER OF GOALS:

1. I was a medical student, and in the middle of my third year, my mom was very ill, and I had to take care of her. As a result, some of my academic work suffered. I then withdrew from the programme to attend to her while she was being treated and recovering. This essay needs to say this in a single paragraph, using much better language. This  paragraph needs to make it clear that I am more than capable of performing well and even going back and completing the medical program, as I am eligible to do so. But I have chosen to go in a different career direction, because I realized this past year (2014), that it would serve me best both in terms of my life goals and educationally, to pursue law.

2. I majored in Philosophy. I took Philosophy courses in Epistemology, Comparative Asian Religions, Linguistics, Formal Logic, and the following graduate courses as an undergrad: Metaphysics, Philosophy of Language, Metaethics, Bioethics, Theory of Computation (also doubled as a math course), and Philosophy of Mind.You need to talk about how these courses developed a level  of abstract thinking and critical thinking that is underutilized in medicine. And the writing skills I acquired, are not used at all. You need to make a strong case for why this coursework has made me a well-rounded, highly-analytical, and appropriate for the profession of law rather than medicine.

3. You need to go into detail on why study of law is superior to study of medicine. Mention how there is a difference in the level of rigor (mathematical/logical rigor), and that medicine is imprecise, medical practitioners squabble over trivial issues that often the significance unknown (e.g. which sutures, or which brand of a particular drug). Physicans often make decisions not based in evidence etc. Alot of decisions on sheer opinion, unsupported, sometimes whimsical decisions. I’m just throwing out  some ideas here, but the goal here, of which you need to spend enough time, is to establish law as requiring a higher standard of evidence, a greater level of critical and analytical thinking, and overall more suited for my abilities.

Don’t make this part sound “bitter” or like an assault on medicine as a career. Medicine is a very respectable and rewarding career, however, the aim is to establish that I am more suited for law, because of my background, skills, and interest. So you need to establish my skills and interests, and then use those to show that medicine is less appropriate for me (but by establishing it as a better career). Basically, degrade medicine, but don’t overdo it. Hopefully this makes sense.

4. Discuss the value I got out of my time pursuing medicine. Learning to study rigorously, time management, learning professionalism, studying ethics, and the interesting scientific knowledge that I gained in my first two years. Add more detail here that you can think of.

5. Come up with a nice conclusion to tie everything together.

You don’t have to follow the structure I provided but you need to touch on all of this, in a single coherent piece. It needs to flow well.

Try to achieve this in 550-700 words. The minimum is 550 words, but I purchased 3 pages in case you need more words. 

Choose one movie/film which plot revolves around a health/medical or health care issue and using it as a case study apply theoretical knowledge to critically analyse it.

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Assignment Task:
Choose one movie/film which plot  revolves around a health/medical or health care issue and using it as a case study apply theoretical knowledge to critically analyse it.

The object of this exercise is to provide a critical analysis of the social dimensions of health and illness and the political economy of health care. The basis for the critical analysis should be theories from lecture slides and readings (both are attached). 

I have chosen to analyse the theories (and effects) of Ageing (but other health issues may also be spoken about if needed when relating to the film). 

So for example there’s positive ageing theory, disengagement theory etc. They are in the lecture slides which will be attached.

I have chosen the film “Bucket list” (2007- with Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson) to apply the theories of ageing to. (for example ‘positive ageing theory’). 

As an alternative, Disney Pixar’s movie “Up” (2009) may be used. Positive ageing theory and also disengagement theory may be applied to this movie.

You can use either of these movies- whichever ONE you are more familiar with or believe will be best when analysing the theories.

Please no plagiarism.
1500 words minimum (until 1650). 
Please use in-text reference (harvard).

What methods will you use? What will be the outcome of using these methods?

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Assignment Requirements

The following sub-headings are a  guide

-Title should  indicate the topic of the study in 1-10 words.

-Summary 50-200 words summary of the entire project.

-Background to the Research What events/issues led to the interest in the project?

-Literature Review A concise summary of your previous assignment. It should identify
the main references on the topic, review the findings of other studies
and their methodology. Draw out important research questions
remaining and messages for methodology at the end of the review.

-Significance of the Research This can be the most important part of a good proposal. What do you
hope to achieve with the study? How will it add to knowledge in the
field? How might it solve any problem you are addressing?

-Aims and Objectives Identify the study’s main and the key research questions or
hypothesis.

-Methodology Discuss the methodology and justify why you have chosen the
approach selected. It is good practice to discuss (briefly) the merits
of the main alternative approaches. Use references if appropriate.

– What methods will you use? What will be the outcome of using these
methods?

-Research Timetable Set out the best information available on the time required to
undertake the various stages of the research: preparation, data
collection, analysis, write up, publication/dissemination.

-Ethical Issues/Concerns Identify any specific issues arising from the research. Pay careful
attention also to generic ethical issues in research with human
subjects – Respect for Persons: Informed Consent; confidentiality;
possible risks for subjects and any possible benefits. Any conflict of
Research proposals – general guidelines
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interest etc. involved in the research? State whether —–Ethics approval
has, or will be sought, and if so, from whom.

-Personnel Where appropriate, identify the main people other than yourself
likely to be involved and summarise the experience and expertise
they would need to bring in order to produce high quality data.

-Budget This is required for many grant applications, consultancies, etc. It is
often useful to complete in other cases as well. It is not necessary to
complete this section for SOC224.

-References List any books, articles, reports, web sites etc. you have cited in the
proposal.

-Appendices Attach any important documents (e.g. questionnaires, ethics
approvals, CVs, budget, sampling framework) referred to in the body
of the proposal.

Euthanasia is a complex issue with many supporters, whilst also having a large amount of people against legalised assisted suicide. Questions to be answered through literature explored. Why are people against such a policy to legalise euthanasia? Where else in the world have they legalised euthanasia around the world and why? How many assisted suicides occur each year in Australia?

Sources (10):

Smets, Tinne et al. ‘Attitudes And Experiences Of Belgian Physicians Regarding Euthanasia Practice And The Euthanasia Law’. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management 41.3 (2011): 580-593. Web. 29 Mar. 2015. 
Cohen, Lewis M. ‘Murder And Euthanasia Accusations Against Physicians’. Mayo Clinic Proceedings 87.9 (2012): 814-816. Web. 29 Mar. 2015. 
Tamayo-Velazquez, M.-I., P. Simon-Lorda, and M. Cruz-Piqueras. ‘Euthanasia And Physician-Assisted Suicide: Knowledge, Attitudes And Experiences Of Nurses In Andalusia (Spain)’. Nursing Ethics 19.5 (2012): 677-691. Web. 29 Mar. 2015. 
Newman, N. M. ‘In Plain English: No Euthanasia Please’. Canadian Medical Association Journal 186.10 (2014): 777-777. Web. 29 Mar. 2015. 
Sikora, J. ‘Religion And Attitudes Concerning Euthanasia: Australia In The 1990S’. Journal of Sociology 45.1 (2009): 31-54. Web. 29 Mar. 2015. 
Willoughby, John O, Robert G Marr, and Colin P Wendell-Smith. ‘Doctors In Support Of Law Reform For Voluntary Euthanasia’. The Medical Journal of Australia 198.4 (2013): 190. Web. 
Varelius, Jukka. ‘Voluntary Euthanasia, Physician-Assisted Suicide, And The Right To Do Wrong’. HEC Forum 25.3 (2013): 229-243. Web. 
Touyz, L. Z.G., and S. J.J. Touyz. ‘An Appraisal Of Life’S Terminal Phases And Euthanasia And The Right To Die’. Current Oncology 18.2 (2011): n. pag. Web. 
Emanuel, E. J. ‘Euthanasia: Where The Netherlands Leads Will The World Follow?’. BMJ 322.7299 (2001): 1376-1377. Web. 
‘Euthanasia And Disability Perspective: An Investigation In The Netherlands And Australia’. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health 35.3 (2011): 297-297. Web. 

Two for review
Cohen, Lewis M. ‘Murder And Euthanasia Accusations Against Physicians’. Mayo Clinic Proceedings 87.9 (2012): 814-816. Web. 29 Mar. 2015. 
Emanuel, E. J. ‘Euthanasia: Where The Netherlands Leads Will The World Follow?’. BMJ 322.7299 (2001): 1376-1377. Web. 

Each of these articles examine parts of the issue, the two articles aren’t related however they each compliment the review, each of them looks at factors involved in the issue of euthanasia. Lewis Cohen looks at the negative viewpoints and how physicians risk their careers as well as potential criminal charges for those that participate in assisted suicide. Shaping the views of my review to make it unbiased is essential making the choice of a fairly negative article on the subject essential. 
 

What is the locality rule, can you find a case dealing with it?

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This assignment contains 12 parts. Each part has 3 questions that must be answered in its entirety in at least 2 full pages. You must label the questions accordingly . For example, Part 1 question 1.

Part 1 (2 pages)

  1. The object of this conference is for you to get a feel for finding case law that interprets the U.S. constitution and relates to issues in health care. Use the web or any other resources and identify a U.S. Supreme Court case that dealt with a health care related issue.  Once you have identified a case, provide the case name and then discuss it generally, what was it about, what were the issues at stake and any other information you think may be interesting to your classmates.
  2. Practically half, if not more, of the organizations within the U.S. health care system are 501(c)(3) organizations. First, explain briefly what a 501(c)(3) organization is. Second, identify a health care organization that is a 501(c)(3) and discuss what it is, what it does and any other information that might be of interest to your class mates.
  3. Identify a health care related bill that is pending in a state legislature and discuss its content.  Make sure you attach a copy of the bill to your post.

Part 2 (2 pages)

1.The most important element in a claim of negligence is that the defendant owed some “Duty of Care” to the plaintiff? Discuss what standards are used to determine a health care provider’s Duty of Care or Describe a Duty of Care owed by a health care provider.

  1. Respondeat Superior/Vicarious Liability are legal doctrines that hold an employer liable for the acts of its employees in certain circumstances. Identify a published court decision/case that discussed a matter in which a health care employer was either held liable or not held liable for the acts of its employee?
  1. Torts are a civil wrong for which the courts can provide a remedy? Pick one of the torts described in your text and describe the elements of it.

Part 3 (2 pages)

  1. How are contracts utilized in the health care system?Health care organizations regularly enter into contracts with insurance companies, vendors, other organizations, property owners, the federal, state and local governments, etc.Explain any type of contract that a health care organization might enter into and briefly discuss its purpose in the health care system.
  2. Contracts are basically agreements between certain parties that are enforceable by a court or at law.In what circumstances will a court not enforce a contract? Hint:  What might a defense to a lawsuit to enforce a contract be?
  3. Actions for I’m a Freelancer…What does it mean to be an “independent contractor”? Are there rules for whether or not someone can be considered an independent contractor?

Part 4 (2 pages)

  1. Other than the Federal HMO Act, most regulation of Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) is done by state health and insurance departments.  Identify one (1) state regulation (not a statute) that affects an MCO and describe its purpose, i.e. what does it do, require, proscribe, etc.
  2. The Sherman Anti-Trust Act has been invoked in many health care-related matters. Identify and describe one (1) way in which the Act affects the health care industry.
  3. The Medicare program has had a managed care component (Part C) for some time. Medicare Advantage is the current name for the program. Describe one (1) regulatory requirement that the Federal government has promulgated for insurance carriers that provide a Medicare managed care plan.

Part 5 (2 pages)

  1. A major controversy in health care today is whether health care organization leaders should be held personally and/or criminally responsible for fraudulent billing that occurs within their organizations. Do you think health care organization leaders should be subject to criminal prosecution for improper billing of Medicare and Medicaid? Why or Why not? Under what circumstances?
  2. Your text book provides a comprehensive look at physician negligence and physician misconduct issues. Find one of the issues online and discussin this paper.
  3. How has HIPPA enhanced patient privacy, if at all? Can you find a court case involving inappropriate disclosure of health information?

Part 6 (2 pages)

  1. What does it mean to have “privileges” at a hospital? Can you find a court case the dealt with an issue relating to a physician’s privileges?
  2. Explain the duty to warn third parties? Can you find a case involving the duty?
  3. What is mental health parity in the health plan context? Can you describe changes that have occurred in the last 10 years or so?

Part 7 (2 pages)

  1. In most jurisdictions in the U.S. there is a legal standard used to determine whether the courts will uphold a regulatory decision or a decisions of an administrative law judge. The standard is based upon whether or not the court found the administrative decision to be “arbitrary and capricious”. Can you find and discuss a court case where the standard was used to review an administrative decision relating to health care? Remember an administrative decision is a decision by a government agency.
  2. U.S. Federal government agencies generally publish proposed regulations before the implement them. They are published in the Federal Register. Can you find a proposed regulation relating to health care and discuss what the purpose and policy of that regulation is?
  3. Identify a state agency that is involved in health care and provide its name and describe its purpose. What are the differences between the agency you found and an agency that one of your peers found? Are there different agencies in different states that have varying authority and scope?

Part 8 (2 pages)

  1. Describe something protected by patient’s rights regulation?
  1. Describe and discuss what each of these terms mean? Can you find a case that argued any of these theories?
  1. What do you think informed consent is?  Can you find a state that has an informed consent statute and describe what it requires?

Part 9 (2 pages)

  1. Discuss the types of injuries normally reported to law enforcement as they occur in a health care institution or are treated in a facility after taking place outside. Does this not conflict with patient privacy expectations?
  1. There are many statues and regulations that prohibit fraud in federal and state health care benefit programs.  Find a law or regulation and discuss its contents or find a case that addresses fraud in health care and discuss the finding of the case.
  1. What types of databases or information is there available to employers to check up on the conduct of professionals?

Part 10 (2 pages)

  1. Provide an example of a historical event that either led to or enhanced the development of health care ethics.
  1. What is medical futility? Can you find a case, statute or regulation that deals with the issue of medical futility?
  1. Describe an ethical issue that has arisen now that science has mapped the human genome?

Part 11 (2 pages)

  1. Describe one right protected by the NLRA, can you find a case the addresses that right in the health care industry?
  1. OSHA has many specific standards that are applicable to the health care industry, find one and discuss it.
  1. What are whistleblowers? How are they protected under the law (hint: there are lots of different laws that protect them in different ways)? What are some of the drawbacks to becoming a whistleblower?

Part 12 (2 pages)

  1. The Emergency Treatment and Active Labor Act was enacted years ago to protect indigent patients in emergency rooms.  Can you find a case dealing with EMTALA? How did it turn out?
  1. What is the locality rule, can you find a case dealing with it?
  1. Other than the locality rule, what are some of the other ways the standard of care is determined in medical malpractice cases?