Discuss how those pieces fit together to reveal the whole picture, or in this case, how an evaluation of the information and your own opinions frame an evidence based recommended course of action related to your health topic.

Annotated Bibliography Assignment  This assignment works much like a puzzle in that your team gathers the puzzle pieces and then, through group communication, you discuss how those pieces fit together to reveal the whole picture, or in this case, how an evaluation of the information and your own opinions frame an evidence based recommended course […]

Identify one cognitive error or factor that can lead to suboptimal clinical decisions.

Discussion (2 questions) Reflect on this module’s assigned resources. Identify one cognitive error or factor that can lead to suboptimal clinical decisions. Describe the error and provide an example. Explain how it affects patient safety. Identify one human factor that can affect performance. Describe the factor and provide an example. Explain how it affects patient […]

How can raising the standard of care for underserved populations affect the health care system as a whole?

Assess the value of multiculturalism and diversity in a global environment. Minority, marginalized and vulnerable populations have been known to face more challenges accessing quality healthcare. In this Assignment, you will explore how a systems approach to coordinating care can help meet the needs of these populations. Choose a minority, marginalized, or vulnerable population. Describe […]

What is the gap in the previous literature that this study is seeking to elucidate?

CLOSE READING Find one empirical research article, or a literature review on a subject of interest. The article should have been published within 5-10 years ago. Read it in depth. Print it out and annotate it in the margins. Your annotations should include 1) the main ideas in your own words; 2) A statement about […]

What do you see as critical characteristics needed by individuals working in this field?

Definition of Healthcare Administration Healthcare administrators have many duties and titles. Effective administrators share many of the same critical characteristics. Use the following questions to develop an original response to the discussion prompt. What is your definition of a healthcare administrator? What do you see as critical characteristics needed by individuals working in this field?

Where do you want to be in your life and career ten years from now?

Section 1 of Your Development Plan – CAREER ANCHORS AND LIFE VISION Part 1 : Discuss your Career Anchors and Life Vision Discuss your career and life plans and visions. Draw upon your personal reflections, data gathered from instruments used in this class, and other life experiences. Where are you headed? Where do you want […]

Analyze some of the unique challenges and distinctive characteristics associated with the various components.

Module 5 Reflections & Connections (Module 5 Week 5) Connect the material to the module learning objectives Your thoughts on the material (use the following questions as a guide for your thinking, not as questions that you are required to answer): What was most/least interesting? How does this past chapter relate to other chapters? How […]

What would you approach the situation, if your patient decided not to take the medication and asked you for an alternative medicine approach?

Pagana: Mosby’s Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests, 6th Edition Esophageal Reflux A 45-year-old woman complained of heartburn and frequent regurgitation of “sour” material into her mouth. Often while sleeping, she would be awakened by a severe cough. The results of her physical examination were negative. Studies Results Routine laboratory studies Negative Barium swallow (BS), […]