From education to religion, the use of ethical practice codes is widespread in civil society. Codes of ethics form the bedrock of professional activity in many health care careers. To prepare for this Discussion, review the three codes of ethics (Hippocratic Oath, American Association of Medical Assistance, and Principles of Medical Ethics: American Medical Association) […]
Select two of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. Indicate which questions you have chosen using the format displayed in the “Discussion Forum Sample.” What are the differential considerations of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism? Explain the clinical reasoning process you would employ to differentiate between these two conditions. What are the differential considerations of […]
Discuss the sources of health insurance coverage in your home state, or any state of your choosing, for the following groups: Seniors age 65 and older Children younger than 18 Low-income families with at least one child, whose family income is below 133% of the Federal Poverty Level The self-employed Employees of large companies (more […]
Please discuss the difference between prospective and retrospective payment system. Please identify and describe three payment reform initiatives in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Will there ever be (in your opinion) an acceptable solution for providing Health-Care Insurance to all? Do you feel it is acceptable to expect “the haves” to provide Health […]
Please discuss the difference between prospective and retrospective payment system. Please identify and describe three payment reform initiatives in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Will there ever be (in your opinion) an acceptable solution for providing Health-Care Insurance to all? Do you feel it is acceptable to expect “the haves” to provide Health […]
Please discuss the difference between prospective and retrospective payment system. Please identify and describe three payment reform initiatives in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Will there ever be (in your opinion) an acceptable solution for providing Health-Care Insurance to all? Do you feel it is acceptable to expect “the haves” to provide Health […]
An RN working in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is caring for a patient with an acute gastrointestinal hemorrhage related to Hepatitis C liver damage that resulted from cocaine abuse. At the end of the shift, the outgoing RN states to the incoming RN, “I have been in that patient’s room all day, transfusing blood […]
Trace the history of cannabis use and its effect on health (select one current article from a nursing journal on the benefits and/or hazards of smoking cannabis). Cannabis Sativa can be traced to the Asia continent in China since 1500 BC. The cannabis seeds were used in making animal feeds, oil-based paints and fiber used […]
Discuss (in about 2-3 pages) the advantage and disadvantage of the following hospital payment systems on cost containment and provider behavior: Fee-for-service Per diem The DRG-based payment system (i.e., Medicare’s Inpatient Prospective Payment System) Capitation Part II – Paying for Physician Services Using the background materials and the information you find from the literature and […]
Application: Planned Change in a Department or Unit Health care organizations are continuously immersed in change from the emergence of new policies, to promote quality care and improve patient safety to keeping pace with the rapid growth in knowledge and best practices. Establishing a solid framework for planning and implementing change is a wise move, […]
