In this assignment, students will pull together the capstone project change proposal components they have been working on throughout the course to create a proposal inclusive of sections for each content focus area in the course. For this project, the student will...
Students in their first graduate level pharmacology course are confused with the recommendations for hypertension (HTN) and treatment choices after ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and with heart failure (HF). The drugs used several years ago and still seen...
Select two underdeveloped countries and examine the key determinants of health. Compare and contrast the healthcare systems, economy, and healthcare system challenges, such as access to care and health disparities. Use the Eight Factor Model to assess the strengths...
Two groups of symptoms found with schizophrenia spectrum and related psychotic disorders are “positive” and “negative” symptoms. Positive symptoms generally “add” and include things such as delusions, hallucinations, and repetitive movements. Negative symptoms...
Overview Even before the Affordable Care Act was enacted, the government-run Medicare and the state-run Medicaid programs extended healthcare services to all U.S. citizens above age 65, to citizens with disabilities, and to citizens belonging to low-income groups....
Overview Even before the Affordable Care Act was enacted,
Overview In this module, you learned about the healthcare insurance coverage options the government offers. While programs such as Medicare and Medicaid are detailed and comprehensive, they can also be overwhelming to understand. In this assignment, you will write a...
A patient is followed for several years with heart failure. His case is early at stage A. Answer the following questions. Which stage A patients would benefit from adding an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor? As the patient progresses through the heart disease...
Value-based care is a healthcare delivery model in which providers, including hospitals and physicians, are paid on the basis of patient health outcomes. Value-based care includes three key goals: improved population health, increased patient satisfaction, and reduced...
Imagine that you are a legislative consultant hired to assess the influence of stakeholders and interest groups on a health policy issue. Your supervisor has asked that you present your assessment findings to the senior leadership of your organization to inform their...