Category: Healthcare

Each post must be your new work.  While your initial response to the discussion questions should be concise (no more than 300 words), written with accepted conventions of standard American English, and use of a minimum of two in-text citations and references in APA 7th edition format, follow-up postings may be more informal and relaxed.  However, please grammar and spell-check all postings.  You must have an original and a responsive posts to two (2) students in order to get credit for your discussion
Developing Ethical Decision-making in Healthcare
Classroom Objective
Upon completing the classroom component, students will be able to Examine ethical standards such as deontology, utilitarianism, and virtue ethics and their role in medical decisions. Critically analyze ethics issues in healthcare facilities with diverse witnesses, including social factors, cultural variations, and social consequences. Develop well-structured arguments to support ethical stances using ethical decision-making frameworks like the Four Quadrants approach or the Six-Step Process (Gianetta et al., 2021). Create instrumental communication skills to demonstrate ethical reasoning and work together in a team-based environment collaboratively and respectfully.
Laboratory (or Simulation) Objective
Upon completing the laboratory or simulation component, students will be able to: Showcase their ability to do essential medical procedures utilizing medical standards and clinical practice guidelines. Analyze the medical reports, including laboratory tests, imaging studies, and vital signs, to develop the correct diagnoses. Design individualized treatments considering patients’ preferences, physiological comorbidities, and potential adverse effects. Work with the patient to determine treatments to alleviate their symptoms while improving their quality of life (Alowais et al., 2023). Engage in dialogues with standardized patients, obtain the medical data needed, and learn how to work with other professionals in a safe learning environment. Take the simulation experience to improve critical thinking, decision-making skills, and confidence in providing safe and effective patient care.
Clinical Objective
Upon completing the clinical component, students will be able to: Conduct extensive patient interviews, obtain the latest medical records of patients, and build trusting relationships with patients and their families. Carry out complete physical examinations, using the correct procedures and interpreting the results correctly. Implement and read the necessary diagnostic tests, i.e., laboratory tests, imaging studies, and electrocardiograms, to assist in diagnosing and managing medical conditions. Carry out holistic treatment plans involving all pertinent information that considers the patient’s wishes, possible risks and benefits, and adherence to evidence-based guidelines (Meyer et al., 2021).
References
Alowais, S. A., Alghamdi, S. S., Alsuhebany, N., Alqahtani, T., Alshaya, A. I., Almohareb, S. N., … & Albekairy, A. M. (2023). Revolutionizing healthcare: the role of artificial intelligence in clinical practice. BMC Medical Education, 23(1), 689. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-023-04698-zLinks to an external site.
Giannetta, N., Villa, G., Pennestrì, F., Sala, R., Mordacci, R., & Manara, D. F. (2021). Ethical problems and moral distress in primary care: A scoping review. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(14), 7565. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18147565Links to an external site.
Meyer, A. N., Giardina, T. D., Khawaja, L., & Singh, H. (2021). Patient and clinician experiences of uncertainty in the diagnostic process: current understanding and future directions. Patient Education and Counseling, 104(11), 2606-2615. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2021.07.028Links to an external site.

Please be sure to provide a plagiarism report and an AI detection report. AI can not be used for this assignment.  see the attached document and write  a 220-word summary in apa 7 format. Citations use document provided 

First, select one of the local, national, or global nonprofit organizations or government agencies 
Advocacy & Services for LGBTQ+ Elders: Works to improve the quality of life of older
LGBTQ+ adults through advocacy, education, and the provision of services.
• Equal Justice Initiative: Committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive
punishment, challenging racial and economic injustice, and protecting basic human
rights.
• National Alliance to End Homelessness: Works to prevent and end homelessness
through research, education, and advocacy.
• Urban Triage: Empowers Black families while mobilizing community resources and
distributing them to those most in need.
• World Health Organization: The directing and coordinating authority for health within
the United Nations system, responsible for providing leadership on global health matters.
Then research the nonprofit organization or government agency that you selected. Determine how the organization or agency contributes to public health and safety improvements, promotes equal opportunity, and improves the quality of life within the community. Submit your findings in a 3 page report structured according to the following specifications:
Document Format and Length
Format your paper using APA style.
Refer to the APA Style Paper Tutorial [DOCX] to help you in writing and formatting your paper. Be sure to include:
A title page and references page. An abstract is not required.
Appropriate section headings.
Your paper should comprise 3 pages of content plus title and references pages.
Supporting Evidence
Cite at least three credible sources from peer-reviewed journals or professional industry publications published within the past 5 years that support your research findings.

Based on your review of the literature, write a 5-7 paper. Your paper should define the controversy or challenge, take a stand based on your deliberate review of the evidence, describe the other point(s) of view on the issue, and show how the historical evidence, contemporary evidence, and demands of making policy work together to support your position. Each paper must include at least 10 data sources that describe the history of the policy’s development, the procedures by which the policy was or will be implemented, and aspects of current controversy or debate. At least 5 of your sources should be scholarly research in peer-reviewed journals.

Review the provided resources in your learning module to learn more about various deadly diseases throughout history. Then, consult the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention site to learn more about the various diseases
In your journal assignment, address the following critical elements:
Describe some of the deadliest diseases in human history.
Explain how the diseases you described were transmitted.
Analyze the means for eradicating the diseases you discussed.
What to Submit
Submit the assignment as a Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Your journal assignment must be 2 to 3 paragraphs in length.

For your final assignment you will complete a 3-4 page double spaced paper with 1-inch margins on a health care system other than the United States (see the prompt below). Your paper should describe the country’s health care system, how it’s structured and paid for, the country’s approach to public health, and the pros and cons of the system.  Upload your paper in either MS Word or PDF format by Tuesday, May 21, 2024 5:00 pm.  Late papers will not be excepted.  
Access to healthcare is seen as a fundamental human right by many people and governments. People who lack quality healthcare are often left with a poorer quality of life and lower life expectancy than people who enjoy a stable, accessible, and affordable healthcare system. Countries with efficient and effective health care systems have overall better health outcomes than countries whose health care systems lag.  However, all systems have challenges and barriers to care.  
The quality of healthcare is determined by considering a wide range of factors, including the care process (preventative care measures, safe care, coordinated care, and engagement and patient preferences), access (affordability and timeliness), administrative efficiency, equity, and healthcare outcomes (population health, mortality amenable to healthcare, and disease-specific health outcomes).
The U.S. often ranks poorly on measures of quality health care, despite spending billions.  Many belive the U.S. should convert from a fee-for-service medical system to a universal healthcare system.  In a national health insurance plan, the government regulates the private insurance industry and establishes standards for providers. The government would administer and subsidize coverage for low-income families. The government would increase reimbursement levels to attract physicians to states experiencing shortages. Medicaid-rich states would offer higher levels of health care and more benefits to their citizens. The government would negotiate drug costs, which might decrease profits for pharma-ceutical companies.  Many changes would need to take place for the U.S. to adopt such a system.  There are many pros and cons to universal healthcare plans.  
Choose one country and research it’s healthcare system.  Summarize how the plan works, how it is structured and paid for, the country’s approach to public health, and the pros and cons of the system.  Discuss the general health condition of the country’s citizens.  This is a research paper, not an opinion piece.  Include references using APA referencing style.  Below you will find some sites to kick-start your research.  
Health Systems Ranking
Healthcare in the U.S. Compared to Other Countries
How does healthcare in the U.S. compare to other countries? 

There are various methods to consider when looking at general competitive strategies within the healthcare industry. Understanding the importance of the right approach to predict success with strategic goals is imperative for healthcare managers.   Each student must locate a current healthcare industry example (within the past 5 years) that shows their assigned strategy.  This may be from a press release, a journal article, a news segment, or an online article.  Give a review of what you found and explain why the strategy used was the most appropriate option when compared to other strategies we’ve studied this week.  
You will be divided into two groups: Focus Strategy versus Differentiation Strategy groups.  The Focus Strategy group will be based on the first letter of the last name A-K while the Differentiation Strategy group will be based on the first letter of the last name L-Z. I AM IN THE DIFFERENTIATION STRATEGY GROUP. In addition, Please respond to both classmates feedback as well. 

John Madison is an 8-month-old white male seen by Dr. White at the Lofty Pines Health Center for a viral-type syndrome. The mother states that the baby had a temperature over the weekend, going up to 103 and 104 the night prior to admission. The baby has progressively gotten more worked up, more short of breath, and has had respiratory disease. The patient was hospitalized for his respiratory distress and lower respiratory disease.
Positive physical exam on admission included both lung fields filled with rhonchi and occasional rales. There were no signs of consolidation. The patient was put in a croup tent during his hospital stay and was placed on Ampicillin four times a day for his two-day course. He tolerated the croup tent well and the antibiotics. His lungs progressively cleared, and the patient was discharged on 02-11-2018. He was discharged on the instructions to force fluids, saline nose drops, and bulb suction as needed, Amoxicillin 125 milligrams three times a day, and to return to the clinic in one week to see Dr. Swisher.
Using available library resources and trustworthy medical websites such as the Mayo Clinic. Post a one-paragraph summary on bronchiolitis and cite your source. Use the information you’ve gathered from your research to address the following question below.
Differentiate between the terms “rhonchi” and “rales” that are referred to in the discharge summary. What is a croup tent and why was Ampicillin given to the baby?
Trey Archer is a 37-year-old marketing assistant who has always enjoyed robust health. Three months ago, he went to the ED at a local hospital complaining of fever and a swollen left arm from a scratch sustained while mending a fence in his back yard. He was admitted to the hospital for the arm infection.  His blood lymphocyte count was very low, so a blood sample was sent to be tested for antibodies against HIV.  Both ELISA and a Western blot revealed the presence of anti-HIV antibodies. His CD4+ T-cell count was very low at 170 [normal is 500-1600].
Conduct research on HIV/AIDS, using available library resources and trustworthy medical websites such as the Mayo Clinic. Post a one-paragraph summary on HIV/AIDS and cite your source. Use the information you’ve gathered from your research to addressing the following questions below.
After conducting research, what are the risk factors for getting HIV?
How are the ELISA and Western blot tests used to detect HIV different? What treatment would be given to Trey for his low CD4 count? Cite your source/s.

The final paper is a  Research Paper, 8-10 pages (exclusive of title and references pages), and should demonstrate an understanding of the reading assignments, class discussions, your own research, and the application of new knowledge. It should consist of at least 6-8 resources including the textbook, at least 2 peer-reviewed sources, and the rest can be from the Internet. Your paper must be in APA format.
Instructions
You will address all of the following questions in the form of a scholarly paper:
1. What are the major challenges that have faced the long-term care system in recent years?
2. How successfully has the system responded to those challenges?
3. What changes can be expected in long-term care financing (i.e. how will long-term care be paid for?)
4. How will changes in technology impact long-term care providers and consumers?
5. What might be some ethical challenges to be faced in long-term care in the future?
6. What is the job outlook in the field of long-term care?
Requirements for the Final Paper
1. Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style.
2. Must include a title page with the following:
a. Title of paper
b. Student’s name
c. Course name and number
d. Instructor’s name
e. Date submitted
3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
4. Must address the topics of the paper with critical thought.
5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
6. Must use at least six scholarly resources,
7. Must document all sources in APA style.
8. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style.

Apply Watch Functions – write one page per questions
Fall Detection
Intro, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7xI2dUPN3A; 
Details, https://www.popsci.com/apple-watch-fall-detection/
Blood Oxygen Sensor
Intro, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0ayF9Kza9E
Apple Watch drops blood oxygen features to dodge the import ban, https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/15/24034324/apple-watch-ban-us-customs-decision
Question 1 – choose one of the products and describe how the product works, its advantages, and limitations. To enhance the performance of the product, are there any approaches/ideas you in mind?
Question 2 – Regarding the conflict between Apple and Massimo (A medical device maker). What are your thoughts on the relations between IT companies and medical manufacturing firms in the future world?