Medical Terminology & Anatomy for Coding

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Medical Terminology & Anatomy for CodingModule 3 Discussion Previous Next There are many different conditions related to the musculoskeletal system. Choose and research a medical term related to this

Medical Terminology & Anatomy for Coding

Module 3 Discussion

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There are many different conditions related to the musculoskeletal system. Choose and research a medical term related to this body system. Your research should answer the following:

1.   How is the term broken down according to medical terminology principles (prefix, root word, suffix)?

2.   Is this term a procedure, a condition, or a body part?

3.   Evaluate an article related to the medical term from a scholarly resource from the online library.

The initial post demonstrates a clear reflection and understanding of all aspects of the discussion question(s); Use of factual and relevant information anddevelopment ofthe concepts is fully evident. All questions are fully addressed. The post is at least 150 words in length.

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Discussion: The Role of the RN/APRN in Policy EvaluationIn the Module 4 Discussion, you considered how professional nurses can become involved in policy-making. A critical component of any policy desi

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Discussion: The Role of the RN/APRN in Policy EvaluationIn the Module 4 Discussion, you considered how professional nurses can become involved in policy-making. A critical component of any policy desi

Discussion: The Role of the RN/APRN in Policy Evaluation

In the Module 4 Discussion, you considered how professional nurses can become involved in policy-making. A critical component of any policy design is evaluation of the results. How comfortable are you with the thought of becoming involved with such matters?

Some nurses may be hesitant to get involved with policy evaluation. The preference may be to focus on the care and well-being of their patients; some nurses may feel ill-equipped to enter the realm of policy and political activities. However, as you have examined previously, who better to advocate for patients and effective programs and polices than nurses? Already patient advocates in interactions with doctors and leadership, why not with government and regulatory agencies?

In this Discussion, you will reflect on the role of professional nurses in policy evaluation.

To Prepare:

  • In the Module 4 Discussion, you considered how professional nurses can become involved in policy-making.
  • Review the Resources and reflect on the role of professional nurses in policy evaluation.

By Day 3 of Week 9

Post an explanation of at least two opportunities that currently exist for RNs and APRNs to actively participate in policy review. Explain some of the challenges that these opportunities may present and describe how you might overcome these challenges. Finally, recommend two strategies you might make to better advocate for or communicate the existence of these opportunities. Be specific and provide examples.

passage of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (“Tobacco Control Act”) expanded national authority to regulate tobacco products and regulated advertisement. Until recently howeve

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assage of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (“Tobacco Control Act”) expanded national authority to regulate tobacco products and regulated advertisement. Until recently howeve

Pharmacology is the study of drugs, their action, dosage, therapeutic uses, and their side effects.  Drugs used for therapy are directly linked to the pathophysiology of a particular disease.  Because of the importance, and many uses of pharmacology in patient care, it is important to recognize the difference between expected manifestations of a disease and the expected effects of drug therapy.  After watching the video below, research credible published medical literature regarding a clinically indicated drug your choice.  Discuss your findings.

Medicine Explained

Based upon the current chapter readings/lectures, personal experiences, worldview, and media/resources provided, you must comment on the specific reflection prompts provided- reflecting on how they relate to the weekly topic(s) and current society.  Posts should be thoughtful, insightful, and 250-500 words.  These posts should add significant substance to the conversation and clearly reference (i.e. cite) information from current chapter readings/lectures (please follow current APA guidelines for your in-text citations and references). 

Identify one key piece of legislation that is currently making its way through the U.S. legislative process but has not yet passed or been enacted (go to the U.S. legislative database and search “

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Identify one key piece of legislation that is currently making its way through the U.S. legislative process but has not yet passed or been enacted (go to the U.S. legislative database and search “

Identify one key piece of legislation that is currently making its way through the U.S. legislative process but has not yet passed or been enacted (go to the U.S. legislative database and search “Health”, “Public Health” or similar searches). Once you have selected a bill that has been proposed in response to a perceived public health problem, prepare a presentation outlining specifics and analysis of the bill. Your presentation must include at least FIVE current sources.  Be sure to include the following:

  1. Overview of the health problem: An overview of the public health problem to be addressed by the legislation. Discuss the problem and the number of people affected by it and by the proposed bill.
  2. Severity of the health problem: Discuss the research behind the health problem. What would realistically happen if the bill is not implemented?
  3. Overview of the bill: Please be sure to identify the name, number and author of the bill. You should include an overview of the proposed bill in terms of its specific provisions. Also be sure to state the current status of the bill. Has it been passed by the house? Is it in review? 
  4. Promises/Expected Outcomes: Identify the promoters and supporters of the bill (i.e. stakeholders). Describe what the supporters of the bill believe the bill will accomplish. What specific health outcomes the promoters claim will occur if the bill is passed? What communication channels are being (or should be) used for advocacy efforts? Discuss who is for the bill, and why?  
  5. Problems: Describe what individuals or groups oppose the bill, and why. Make sure to look at special interest groups (i.e. professional trade associations, industry groups, etc) to see what lobbying efforts they are making regarding the bill.
  6. Unintended Consequences: Discuss what unintended consequences could arise as a result of the passage of the bill (i.e. unanticipated events that could go wrong as a result of the bill). You may cite consequences suggested by others, or you can list the consequences you believe will result from the passage of the bill.
  7. Recommendation: What is your recommendation regarding this bill from a public health perspective? Make sure to support you’re your opinion with fact and research. What is your plan of advocacy (i.e., detail the advocacy efforts you can engage in to ensure the bill is supported, passed and/or implemented effectively)?

All presentations should be academically sound and reflect professionalism in grammar, spelling, and writing style/format (i.e., appropriate spacing and font size for your presentation and audience).  Presentations should be clear, objective, engaging, and include relevant visual images throughout, contain narrations throughout.  They should be strongly supported by credible/academic research sources (beyond your textbook) and include current APA in-text citations when appropriate, and APA formatted reference slide(s) at the conclusion. 

SHASTA FACULTY PRACTICE Cost-Benefit Analysis 1. Describe the differences between nurse practitioners and physician assistants. What are their relative strengths and weaknesses? 2. Consider the Outpat

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SHASTA FACULTY PRACTICE Cost-Benefit Analysis 1. Describe the differences between nurse practitioners and physician assistants. What are their relative strengths and weaknesses? 2. Consider the Outpat

SHASTA FACULTY PRACTICE Cost-Benefit Analysis 1. Describe the differences between nurse practitioners and physician assistants. What are their relative strengths and weaknesses? 2. Consider the Outpatient Surgery Preoperative and Postoperative Clinic. a. What type of extender is most suitable for this clinic? Justify your answer. b. Assume that one extender is hired and that the number of physicians remains at the level given in exhibit 5.1. Furthermore, the extender can be used both to increase physician productivity and to increase volume. What would be the financial effect on the clinic? c. Now repeat the analysis, but assume that the extender replaces one physician. d. Repeat the analysis again, but now assume that the extender is used solely to increase the clinic’s capacity. (The extender acts independently to increase patient volume.) e. Which of the three scenarios (increasing physician productivity/capacity, replacing a physician only, or increasing capacity only) appears to be best at this point? f. Suppose that the expected volume increase could be met by increasing the productivity of the current physician staff. How would this fact influence the final decision? 3. Consider the Internal Medicine Clinic. Repeat Question 2 in this setting. 4. Consider the Eldercare Clinic. Repeat Question 2 in this setting. 

Describe the differences in longevity and infant mortality by race and education. Make sure to provide supportive information from the video presentation and your additional literature searches.

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Specifically, view the Social determinants of health [Video presentation] at https://vimeopro.com/aptrmodules/phlm/video/76355201.This video is part of Public Health Learning Modules project funded by

Specifically, view the Social determinants of health [Video presentation] at https://vimeopro.com/aptrmodules/phlm/video/76355201.

This video is part of Public Health Learning Modules project funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and developed by Temple University Department of Public Health and the Association for Prevention Teaching and Research as a free teaching resource for public health professionals. 

For this component of the Session Long Project, you will explore and discuss how social determinants can influence population health. Your task is to submit a paper that responds to the following questions:

  1. What area in the world has the highest child mortality rates based on the video presentation?
  2. Describe the differences in longevity and infant mortality by race and education. Make sure to provide supportive information from the video presentation and your additional literature searches.
  3. The presentation described several Healthy People 2020 objectives that relate to social determinants of health. Identify one of these objectives and discuss the specific baseline, target, target-setting method, and data source.

Length: 2–3 pages.

Assignment: Advocating for the Nursing Role in Program Design and Implementation

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Assignment: Advocating for the Nursing Role in Program Design and ImplementationAs their names imply, the honeyguide bird and the honey badger both share an affinity for honey. Honeyguide birds specia

Assignment: Advocating for the Nursing Role in Program Design and Implementation

As their names imply, the honeyguide bird and the honey badger both share an affinity for honey. Honeyguide birds specialize in finding beehives but struggle to access the honey within. Honey badgers are well-equipped to raid beehives but cannot always find them. However, these two honey-loving species have learned to collaborate on an effective means to meet their objectives. The honeyguide bird guides honey badgers to newly discovered hives. Once the honey badger has ransacked the hive, the honey guide bird safely enters to enjoy the leftover honey.

Much like honeyguide birds and honey badgers, nurses and health professionals from other specialty areas can—and should—collaborate to design effective programs. Nurses bring specialties to the table that make them natural partners to professionals with different specialties. When nurses take the requisite leadership in becoming involved throughout the healthcare system, these partnerships can better design and deliver highly effective programs that meet objectives.

In this Assignment, you will practice this type of leadership by advocating for a healthcare program. Equally as important, you will advocate for a collaborative role of the nurse in the design and implementation of this program. To do this, assume you are preparing to be interviewed by a professional organization/publication regarding your thoughts on the role of the nurse in the design and implementation of new healthcare programs.

To Prepare:

  • Review the Resources and reflect on your thinking regarding the role of the nurse in the design and implementation of new healthcare programs.
  • Select a healthcare program within your practice and consider the design and implementation of this program.
  • Reflect on advocacy efforts and the role of the nurse in relation to healthcare program design and implementation.
  • Review the User Guide for Uploading Media in your Blackboard Classroom by accessing the Kaltura Media Uploader on the Left Navigation Bar in preparation to record your narrated video or audio for this Assignment.

The Assignment: (2–3 pages)

In a 2- to 3-page paper, create an interview transcript of your responses to the following interview questions:

  • Tell us about a healthcare program, within your practice. What are the costs and projected outcomes of this program?
  • Who is your target population?
  • What is the role of the nurse in providing input for the design of this healthcare program? Can you provide examples?
  • What is your role as an advocate for your target population for this healthcare program? Do you have input into design decisions? How else do you impact design?
  • What is the role of the nurse in healthcare program implementation? How does this role vary between design and implementation of healthcare programs? Can you provide examples?
  • Who are the members of a healthcare team that you believe are most needed to implement a program? Can you explain why?

The Cost of Health Care Essay Paper

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The Cost of Health Care Essay Paper

To evaluate an issue or policy, you must understand financing requirements and reimbursement mechanisms. This Assignment creates the opportunity for you to examine and articulate specifically how health care financing directly impacts the Meaningful Use Legislation Policy. Note: This is the same policy that was selected in your Week 1 Discussion.

For this Assignment, review the following:

  • Resources on health care delivery and financing
  • Resources on health care outcomes
  • Your selected policy from the Week 1 Discussion which is Meaningful Use Legislation Policy

Submit a 3 page paper utilizing the Meaningful Use Legislation Policy, analyzing the impact of financing and budgetary issues.

In addition to this week’s Resources, perform an informal literature search on the funding of your policy. Include at least two articles that discuss cost-effectiveness and cost controls pertaining to either your policy or nursing practices in general. Use these resources to respond to the following prompts: The Cost of Health Care Essay Paper

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  • Describe how the policy is funded and annual costs of continuing the policy for the last year.
  • Analyze any financial and budgetary efforts developed or being proposed to contain costs.
  • Relate current cost-containment strategies, including regulations, managed care efforts, or other financial and budgetary initiatives.
  • Describe how the financing of your policy impacts health outcomes and the role of the nurse in the workplace.
  • Support your responses with evidence.
    • In addition to the course resources, you must use at least two articles that discuss cost effectiveness and cost controls.

Support your ideas or those of others with references from the professional nursing literature. The Cost of Health Care Essay Paper

Discussion 2: The Role of the RN/APRN in Policy-MakingWord cloud generators have become popular tools for meetings and team-building events. Groups or teams are asked to use these applications to inpu

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Discussion 2: The Role of the RN/APRN in Policy-MakingWord cloud generators have become popular tools for meetings and team-building events. Groups or teams are asked to use these applications to inpu

Discussion 2: The Role of the RN/APRN in Policy-Making

Word cloud generators have become popular tools for meetings and team-building events. Groups or teams are asked to use these applications to input words they feel best describe their team or their role. A “word cloud” is generated by the application that makes prominent the most-used terms, offering an image of the common thinking among participants of that role.

What types of words would you use to build a nursing word cloud? Empathetic, organized, hard-working, or advocatewould all certainly apply. Would you add policy-maker to your list? Do you think it would be a very prominent component of the word cloud?

Nursing has become one of the largest professions in the world, and as such, nurses have the potential to influence policy and politics on a global scale. When nurses influence the politics that improve the delivery of healthcare, they are ultimately advocating for their patients. Hence, policy-making has become an increasingly popular term among nurses as they recognize a moral and professional obligation to be engaged in healthcare legislation.

To Prepare:

  • Revisit the Congress.gov website provided in the Resources and consider the role of RNs and APRNs in policy-making. (https://www.congress.gov/)
  • Reflect on potential opportunities that may exist for RNs and APRNs to participate in the policy-making process.

By Day 3 of Week 8

Post an explanation of at least two opportunities that exist for RNs and APRNs to actively participate in policy-making. Explain some of the challenges that these opportunities may present and describe how you might overcome these challenges. Finally, recommend two strategies you might make to better advocate for or communicate the existence of these opportunities to participate in policy-making. Be specific and provide examples.

Discuss how one's own moral values have impact on protection of PHI

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Describe your ethical practice and how it influences safe client care, client education, and protection of health care information.Part 1After reviewing the model, write 2-3 page essay of your own eth

Describe your ethical practice and how it influences safe client care, client education, and protection of health care information.

Part 1After reviewing the model, write 2-3 page essay of your own ethical practice. It must include 3 peer reviewed nursing journals references. In your assessment, address the following:

  • Identify Ethical Model criteria
  • Discuss Ethical Model impact on nursing decision making
  • Explain why nursing fails to follow ethical practice of PHI protection
  • Discuss how one’s own moral values have impact on protection of PHI
  • Discuss the goals of ethical decision making

Part 2After conducting your personal ethical practice assessment, write a 1 page essay on how your ethical practice compares to the Ethical Model of Decision Making, and be sure to address the following:

  • Does your personal ethical practice assessment align with the Ethical Model for Decision Making? Why or Why Not?
  • What would you add to the Ethical Model of Decision Making Model?
  • Be sure to proofread paper and eliminate all spelling and grammar errors