Task: Read the scenario and further information below and submit a written response to the two questions posed. Please follow all submission guidelines and consult the marking rubric.
Length: 1500 words maximum (+/- 10%)
Submission: Your submission should be double-spaced in 12-pt font, in Arial or Times New Roman. You may use subheadings and should write in full paragraphs. Submit your completed assignment by 11.59pm on the due date.
SCENARIO:
John Turner, an 80-year-old Bigambul man, is brought to the emergency department (ED) by his concerned neighbour, Vandana, due to worsening symptoms of a chest infection. Mr Turner lives alone in Brisbane, and his primary caregiver is his adult niece, Emily. However, Vandana reports possible neglect and inadequate care, raising concerns about Mr Turner’s well-being. She said she recently contacted Emily when she found Mr Turner lying in his back garden after a fall. He appeared unhurt but Emily said she was too busy to take him to a doctor. On another occasion, Vandana found maggots in Mr Turner’s kitchen bin when she was cleaning up after she visited him for a cup of tea.
Upon arrival, Mr Turner appears lethargic and disoriented. He complains of persistent cough, difficulty breathing, and chest pain. His vital signs are as follows: blood pressure 140/90 mmHg, heart rate 110 bpm, respiratory rate 24/min, and oxygen saturation 89% on room air. Crackles are heard on auscultation of the lungs. You want to admit Mr Turner and start treating his infection but he appears to be confused. There is no advance health directive nor power of attorney.
Part 1 Question: Detail and apply the law in Queensland as to John’s capacity to consent to treatment. Your discussion should consider who can make a decision if John cannot.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
After admission, John’s condition continues to decline. He develops pneumonia and a serious infection that does not respond to treatment. Given his advanced age and prognosis, John is not going to survive his admission.
Part 2 Question: Referring to relevant healthcare policies, professional guidelines and scholarly literature, discuss (a) why it is important to consider Mr Turner’s identity as a Bigambul man as he nears the end of his life, and (b) what strategies might be employed in this case to provide him with culturally-safe care before and after his death.
Category: Medicine and Health
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Title: Ethical and Cultural Considerations in the Care of an Elderly Indigenous Man at the End of Life: A Case Study of John Turner.
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“Striving for Optimal Health: Building Strengths and Addressing Weaknesses in Cancer, Germs, Meds, Personal Safety, and Aging”
Write demonstrating understanding of
Cancer, Germs, Meds, Personal Safety, and Aging, picking at least two strengths and two weaknesses in their own lives.
The papers will examine how they built strong habits (strengths) or how they can
make improvements (weakness) in those areas to improve their personal health and
wellness.
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“Advancements and Innovations in Orthopedic Surgery and Treatment: A Comprehensive Review of Clinical Evidence”
WHAT ARE THE RECENT ADVANCEMENT AND INNOVATIONS IN ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY AND TREATMENT; INCLUDE CLINICAL BASED EXAMPLES AND EVIDENCE IN EACH CATEGORY
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Title: “Medical Advancements and Challenges in 1960s Kentucky: A Contextual Analysis of the Journal of the Kentucky State Medical Association” Thesis Statement: The Journal of the Kentucky State Medical Association, published in March 1964
Your essay will contextualize your primary source, analyze its contents, and develop a central argument about what it can teach us about the time and place that produced it.
You will write a 4-5 page (double spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch margins on all sides) paper focused on your chosen primary source. Your paper must:
Answer the basic primary source questions for your source as fully as possible (What is the source? Genre of source? When and where is it from? Who created it? For what audience/for what purpose?)
Provide as much precise background on your source as possible
Provide historical context for your source
Present a central argument about your source that is introduced in a thesis statement in the paper’s intro and developed over the course of the paper
Your central argument must respond to this question: What can your source tell us about medicine in the time and place that produced it?
You are encouraged to do outside research on your primary source. When drawing on outside secondary sources, you must do the following:
Use at least 2 high-quality secondary sources that rate well on the CRAAP test
Cite all sources you draw on in the text using MLA-style citations
Include a Works Cited at the end of your paper listing all sources you have used
CRAAP Test link: https://libguides.cmich.edu/web_research/craap#:~:text=The%20test%20provides%20a%20list,more%20information%2C%20please%20see%20below.
THIS IS YOUR GIVEN SOURCE:
https://archive.org/details/journalofkentuck6219kent/page/192/mode/1up?view=theater
Journal of the Kentucky State Medical Association, March 1964, p. 192
I have provided a first draft/outline with a thesis statement, use this to futher develop the paper. -
Title: Understanding the Immunological Principles of Vaccination and their Impact on Immunity
Explain the immunological first principals behind vaccination. Show that you understand the key immune processes that occur after vaccination (injection) with a subunit vaccine and a live attenuated vaccine that give rise to immunity.
– Explain why not all vaccines induce immunological memory and why some vaccines do not always offer log term protection. Give examples. -
Literature Review: Understanding the Pathogenesis and Influential Factors of a Selected Pathogen Avoiding Plagiarism: Understanding the Importance of Rewording and Citations
The major objective of this assignment is to do a current literature review on a pathogen relevant to our class using peer reviewed literature. We are trying to understand how pathogens work and how social, economic and environmental factors influence disease processes. Note: A literature review is NOT a laundry list of papers and their summaries. Instead, it is an explanation of the different aspects of the topic using a variety of sources. NOTE: When writing this paper, assume I am otherwise am ignorant of the medical profession. Remember to explain any relevant medical terms to me. Grading Rubric I am looking to see whether you covered the topic in enough detail to show you had a good understanding of the subject. A minimum of seven peer reviewed articles are required for this paper. Additional reliable sources are welcome. Abstract (5 points): This is a brief summary of your paper (usually about 200-250 words). This is NOT a preview of a paper. You are literally telling me what you discussed throughout the entire paper. I usually write this last because then I know what I wrote in my paper! Introduction (5 points): What is the main idea of this paper? Preview what you will be discussing in this paper. If you are confused about the difference between an abstract and introduction, read through some of the papers you are using throughout the course to understand the difference. I have also put up example literature reviews. Body (65 points): Show me that you really learned about all of the aspects of infection and disease we discussed in our course. Break down your subject into major areas with subheadings. Make sure it is obvious to me why each subheading is relevant to the main idea of your paper. Required subsections (you can put them in an order that makes sense to you and flows the best): Pathogen/agent of infection (5 points) (ex: this is a protist called Plasmodium falciparum…) (Please italicize species names) Invasive strategies and Immunology (10 points): What is responsible for the symptoms, including any virulence mechanisms (defensive/offensive), relate this to what your immune system may be doing to fight this off/problems the immune system may run into Disease process (10 points): including incubation stage (if applicable), the symptoms of the prodromal stage, illness stage, convalescence, and decline. The cycle of this microbial disease (10 points): (pathogen, reservoir, transmission, portal of entry, portal of exit) Prevention/Diagnosis/Current treatments (10 points): include what the outlook is for someone with the disease and whether it can be cured Social, economic and environmental factors (20 points): Include at least two factors that influence this infectious disease that we’ve covered this semester with details. For example, is being poor something that contributes to this disease, is this more common during natural disasters, are there issues with this being resistant to medication, is this a nosocomial infection, is globalization a threat to making this a pandemic, etc.? Conclusion (5 points): What were your overall findings after doing this review? Why do you think this review was important? 4-Final References and citations (10 points): I reserve the right to fail you (so go beyond these points) if the citations are so bad it is considered academic plagiarism! Reference page (5 points): References must include at minimum seven peer reviewed journal articles. If you would like to use additional sources (such as textbooks or government websites), you can, provided you have at least seven journal articles. I do not want the majority of your information coming from other types of sources because then it is not a review of recent research. NOTE: In my opinion, the only good website sources end in .gov (such as OMIM, CDC, WHO, NCBI, etc.). This means if you use anything other than a website ending in .gov, I will not think it is a good source and deduct serious points from your paper. In-text Citations and Rewording ideas (5 points): Nothing should be cut or pasted from sources. Everything should be reworded. I should see in-text citations everywhere that is not information from your own head. Remember, if you don’t reword, I can’t tell whether you understand the topic. Look at what is highlighted on Turn it in. I don’t care about the percent, I care about whether sentences or large portion of sentences match the original source! Nothing except in-text citations and references should match.
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Title: Coping with Life-Threatening Illness: Exploring Interventions for Adolescents and Young Adults
The focus of this essay will be an exploration of three (3) existing interventions for adolescents or young adults coping with a life-threatening illness.
You will research and select three different interventions pertaining to the targeted group.
You will be required to utilize at least three (3) peer-refereed journal articles discussing interventions that apply to the specific group – one article for each intervention. These articles must be recent (within the last 15 years).
The page number requirement for this essay is 4-6 pages. Please follow APA format
What should this essay contain?
1. A brief introduction discussing the developmental group and target group you have chosen.
2. A comprehensive review of each of the three (3) interventions chosen outlining and describing the critical elements and relevance to the specific group.
3. A brief account of your exploration into existing interventions for your target group—are there a variety of resources available? Do these interventions meet the needs of your targeted group? Did the research
broaden your understanding of loss and bereavement as it relates to children, adolescents, or young adults? -
“Improving Patient Safety: An Annotated Bibliography on Best Practices for Addressing Medication Errors in Healthcare Settings”
3-5 page annotated bibliography and summary based on research related to best practices addressing a current health care problem or issue. Topic of choice is medication errors. i atteached files that the professor provided with instructions as well as a sample paper she provided.
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Title: The Process of Researching and Writing a Grant Proposal in the Medical or Public Health Field
This paper aims to assess your proficiency in understanding, planning, and articulating the process of researching and writing a grant proposal. Your submission should reflect a deep understanding of the various phases involved in grant proposal development, from preliminary research to the final submission. The paper will test your ability to integrate course concepts with practical application in grant writing.
Essay should be between four-five pages in length (double spaced), exclusive of the cover page, references page, and any appendices.
Utilize the APA 7th Edition formatting style for your submission, ensuring proper citation and presentation as per the guidelines.
You may consult the full range of internet resources and all course materials. However, your submission must be your original work, properly cited to avoid plagiarism.
The grant proposal topic can be of your choice but should be relevant to the Mediclal or Public Health field. It must address a specific need or problem, proposing a clear, innovative solution.
Essay Structure: Your essay should be structured as follows, addressing the key components of the grant proposal process:
Introduction (approx. 1 page)
Briefly introduce the concept and importance of grant writing in your field.
State the purpose and the specific topic of the grant proposal that you have worked on throughout the class.
Phase 1: Preliminary Research (approx. 1 page)
Question 1: How do or did you identify and select appropriate funding sources for your grant proposal? Discuss the importance of alignment between the project and the funder’s priorities.
Question 2: Describe the preliminary research needed to understand the problem your proposal aims to solve. How does this research inform your proposal development?
Phase 2: Planning and Development (approx. 0.5 page)
Question 3: Outline the process of developing your project idea into a grant proposal. Include how you defined objectives, outcomes, and relevance to the funder’s goals.
Question 4: Discuss the role of collaborations and partnerships in enhancing the credibility and feasibility of your proposal. How would you establish and integrate these partnerships?
Phase 3: Writing the Grant Proposal (approx. 1 pages)
Question 5: Detail the structure of your grant proposal, highlighting the key components (e.g., abstract, problem statement, objectives, methodology, evaluation, budget). Provide a brief overview of what each section should contain.
Question 6: Explain the importance of clear, concise, and persuasive writing in grant proposals. Offer strategies for effectively communicating the significance and impact of the project.
Phase 4: Review and Submission (approx. 0.5 page)
Question 7: Describe the process of reviewing and revising your grant proposal before submission. How do you ensure the proposal is complete and meets the funder’s guidelines?
Question 8: Discuss the submission process, including any common challenges and how to address them. What steps should be taken after submitting the proposal, regardless of the outcome?
Conclusion (approx. 0.5 pages)
Summarize the key insights gained from writing the grant proposal. Reflect on the importance of grant writing in advancing research, projects, and innovations within your field.
Evaluation Criteria:
Comprehension and Integration of Course Concepts: Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the grant writing process, integrating course materials and external resources effectively.
Critical Thinking and Originality: Shows ability to critically analyze and synthesize information to create a compelling grant proposal narrative.
Clarity and Coherence: Information is presented in a logical, clear, and coherent manner, following the APA 7th Edition formatting guidelines.
Writing Quality: Exhibits proficiency in grammar, punctuation, and style, with a focus on clear and persuasive communication. -
A Brief Literature Review of Sources on Mental Health and Technology Title: Mental Health and Technology: A Brief Literature Review Introduction: The use of technology in mental health treatment and support has become increasingly prevalent in recent years. With the rise of digital platforms
I need a breif literature review of the 8 sources here. It doesn’t need to be much in-depth for each source but more of a broad review of the source.