DNP and Global HealthThe Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program equips practitioners with the competencies necessary to comprehend, evaluate, and respond to the global health environment. Emphasizing the scientific underpinnings of nursing practice, it shows how healthcare changes impact vulnerable populations and the importance of sustainable healthcare goals.The AACNs DNP Essentials also provide a roadmap for competency development, enabling practitioners to use science-based theories and concepts effectively. The knowledge I have acquired in relation to the DNP essentials has prepared me to address these issues more adeptly.Understanding the global changes in healthcare delivery has become one of the core competencies of the DNP (Sherrod & Goda, 2016). It involves not only understanding the clinical elements but also the social, economic, and political forces at play. Healthcare transformation, particularly driven by technological advancements and policy shifts, directly affects nursing practice. The impact of these transformations is far-reaching, necessitating a thorough understanding…...
mlaReferencesAnderson, B. A., & Short, G. (2019). Caring for Vulnerable Populations: Outcomes with the DNP-Prepared Nurse. Caring for the Vulnerable: Perspectives in Nursing Theory, Practice, and Research: Perspectives in Nursing Theory, Practice, and Research, 315.Baumann, A. A., & Cabassa, L. J. (2020). Reframing implementation science to address inequities in healthcare delivery. BMC Health Services Research, 20, 1-9.Carr, E. (2022). Introducing the DNP Projects Department. Number 1/February 2022, 26(1), 9-10.Radzyminski, S. (2023). DNP: Research or not–That is the question. Journal of Professional Nursing, 44, 33-37.Rosa, W. E., Kurth, A. E., Sullivan-Marx, E., Shamian, J., Shaw, H. K., Wilson, L. L., & Crisp, N. (2019). Nursing and midwifery advocacy to lead the United Nations Sustainable Development Agenda. Nursing outlook, 67(6), 628-641.Sherrod, B., & Goda, T. (2016). DNP-prepared leaders guide healthcare system change. Nursing management, 47(9), 13-16.
Health Disparities in Louisville KY
Health Disparities
Health inequities have become a major problem in the United States. Hofrichter stresses in Tackling Health Inequities Through Public Health Practice:
A Handbook for Action ( 2006) that, "The awareness of the existence of inequities in health, health status and health outcomes between racial and ethnic groups in America is as old as the nation itself" (Hofrichter, 2006,P. vii). As will be discussed in this paper, these inequalities have a wide range of repercussions, including social and psychological implications. A definition of health disparity is: "... The difference in the incidence, prevalence, morbidity, mortality, and burden of diseases and other adverse health conditions that exist among specific population groups" ( Samuels, 2005).
There is also a consensus in the literature that inequalities in health and healthcare throughout the world are on the increase. This is largely due to the increasing gap between rich and poor within many…...
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Health Care and Health for All:
In what the World Health Organization termed as Health for All, the International Conference on Primary Health Care in 1978 expressed the need for health workers, urgent government action, and the world community to safeguard and support health for all. In order to achieve health for all people across the globe, the Conference made various declarations including health being an essential human right and a significant world-wide social goal. One of the critical aspects towards the achievement of this Health for All initiative is primary healthcare.
Declarations on Primary Health Care:
As an essential health care service, primary health care can be made universally accessible to people and families through the full participation of the community and at a cost that the community can afford ("Declaration of Alma-Ata," n.d.). Primary health care acts as the initial level of contact of people, families, and communities with the…...
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NUS : Transition to Graduate Study for NursingAcademic and Professional Success Plan TemplatePrepared by:Hamzat Oshun, MSN, APN, ANP-CThis document is to be used for NUS 6003 Transition to Graduate Study for Nursing to complete Assessments 1-4. Just as importantly the document serves to organize your thoughts about planning for your academic and professional success.For specific instructions see the weekly assessment details in the course or ask your instructor for further guidance.Module 1 | Part 1: Developing an Academic and Professional NetworkI have identified and secured the participation of the following academic (at least two) and professional (at least two) individuals and/or teams to form the basis of my network. This network will help me to clarify my vision for success and will help guide me now and in the future.Directions: Complete the information below for each member of your network. For more than four entries repeat the items below with…...
mlaReferencesEthics in research and scholarly practice. (2021, March 9). Southwestern College Santa Fe, NM. E. J. (2018, December 27). Academic integrity matters: Five considerations for addressing contract cheating. BioMed Central. https://edintegrity.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1007/s40979-018-0038-5 Poredidi, V., Narayanan, A., Thankachan, A., Joy, B., Awunoshi, C., & Reddy, S. (2021, May). Professional and ethical values in nursing practice: An Indian perspective. PubMed Central (PMC). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8253520/ Psychol, F. (2016, August 3). Integrity in and beyond contemporary higher education: What does it mean to University students? PubMed Central (PMC). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4971073/ Yoon, S. W., Han, H., & Chai, D. (2021, March 31). Just a moment... Just a moment... https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/15344843211006795Module 3 | Part 3: Research AnalysisI have identified one topic of interest for further study. I have researched and identified one peer-reviewed research article focused on this topic and have analyzed this article. The results of these efforts are shared below.Directions: Complete Step 1 by using the table and subsequent space below identify and analyze the research article you have selected. Complete Step 2 by summarizing in 2-3 paragraphs the results of your analysis using the space identified.Step 1: Research Analysis Complete the table below Topic of Interest: Health equity and structural racism in nursing Research Article: Include full citation in APA format, as well as link or search details (such as DOI) Nardi, D., Waite, R., Nowak, M., Hatcher, B., Hines?Martin, V., & Stacciarini, J. R. (2020). Achieving health equity through eradicating structural racism in the United States: A call to action for nursing leadership. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 52(6), 696-704. https://doi.org/10.1111/jnu.12602 Professional Practice Use: One or more professional practice uses of the theories/concepts presented in the article A Call to Action for Nursing Leadership” by Nardi et al. (2022) published in the Journal of Nursing Scholarship, focuses on the role of U.S. nursing leadership in addressing and dismantling structural racism within the nursing profession and healthcare systems. The article emphasizes the importance of understanding and reducing structural racism to achieve health equity, particularly for racialized black and brown communities. Research Analysis Matrix Add more rows if necessary Strengths of the Research Limitations of the Research Relevancy to Topic of Interest Notes The article provides a thorough analysis of structural racism in nursing and healthcare, and offers clear, actionable recommendations for nursing leadership. The study primarily focuses on the U.S. context and may not fully address global perspectives on structural racism in nursing. Highly relevant as it directly addresses the issue of structural racism in nursing, which is a significant factor in health equity. The article is a valuable resource for understanding the role of nursing leadership in combating structural racism and promoting health equity. It highlights the importance of leadership roles in initiating and sustaining change against structural racism in healthcare. The research might not include the experiences and perspectives of minority nurses or patients directly. The focus on leadership roles in nursing provides a strategic viewpoint for addressing systemic issues. Useful for nursing leaders and educators in developing strategies to address structural racism. The research is backed by a comprehensive review of existing literature, enhancing its credibility. Does not have a hugely detailed exploration of practical challenges in implementing the recommended actions. Aligns with current healthcare priorities of promoting diversity and inclusivity. Can be used as a reference for further studies on the topic. Incorporates a multi-dimensional approach to understanding structural racism, including historical, social, and economic factors. Limited in providing specific case studies or real-world examples of successful interventions. Adds depth to the understanding of how structural racism operates within healthcare systems. Encourages a holistic view of the problem, which is crucial for effective solutions. Emphasizes the ethical responsibility of nursing professionals in addressing health disparities. The scope of the article might not cover all aspects of structural racism, such as policy implications. Directly ties into nursing ethics and professional responsibility towards equitable care. Reinforces the moral imperative of nursing professionals in social justice issues. Step 2: Summary of AnalysisCraft a summary (2-3 paragraph) below that includes the following:· Describe your approach to identifying and analyzing peer-reviewed research· Identify at least two strategies that you would use that you found to be effective in finding peer-reviewed research· Identify at least one resource you intend to use in the future to find peer-reviewed researchIn the process of identifying and analyzing peer-reviewed research, my approach was methodical and focused on ensuring the credibility and relevance of the sources. Initially, I defined the scope of my research topic, which in this case was \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"Health Equity and Structural Racism in Nursing.\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\" This specificity guided my search for articles that directly addressed these themes. I then utilized academic databases and journals known for their rigorous peer-review processes, ensuring that the research was not only relevant but also met high academic standards.Two effective strategies stood out in this process. First, I relied on keyword searches in academic databases such as PubMed, JSTOR, and Google Scholar. These platforms offer advanced search options that allowed me to narrow down results to highly relevant peer-reviewed articles. I used specific terms and phrases related to my topic, such as \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"structural racism in healthcare\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\" and \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"nursing and health equity,\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\" which yielded focused results. Second, I utilized the reference lists of recent, relevant articles. This strategy led me to additional valuable sources that were cited in the initial articles I found, expanding the breadth of my research.For future research endeavors, I intend to use the database PubMed extensively. PubMed is a free resource that provides access to the MEDLINE database of citations and abstracts in the fields of medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, healthcare systems, and preclinical sciences. It\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s particularly useful for its comprehensive coverage of medical literature and its inclusion of numerous peer-reviewed articles. Additionally, the database\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s filters and advanced search options make it an invaluable tool for efficiently locating high-quality, relevant research in specific areas of interest within the healthcare field.Module 6 | Part 4: Finalizing the PlanI have considered various options for my nursing specialty, including a close look at my selected (or currently preferred) specialty and second-preferred specialty. I have also developed a justification of my selected (or preferred) specialty. Lastly, I have examined one professional organization related to my selected or preferred specialty and considered how I can become a member of this organization. The results of my efforts are below.Directions: Complete Step 1 by writing 2-3 paragraphs in the space below comparing the nursing specialty you have selected – or the one you prefer if your choice is still under consideration - to your second preference. Identify each specialty and describe the focus and the role that graduates are prepared for. Identify any other differentiators you feel are significant, especially those that helped or may help you reach a decision.Complete Step 2 by writing a paragraph identifying and justifying your reasons for choosing your MSN specialization. Be sure to incorporate any feedback you received from colleagues in this week’s Discussion Forum.Complete Step 3 by examining and identifying one professional organization related to your selected or preferred specialty. Explain how you can become a member of this organization.Step 1: Comparison of Nursing SpecialtiesUse the space below to write 2-3 paragraphs comparing the nursing specialty you have selected – or the one you prefer if your choice is still under consideration - to your second preference. Identify each specialty and describe the focus and the role that graduates are prepared for. Identify any other differentiators you feel are significant, especially those that helped or may help you reach a decision.In comparing my preferred nursing specialty, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), with my second preference, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), several key differences emerge. The PMHNP specialty focuses on providing mental health services to individuals, families, and groups. PMHNPs diagnose and treat mental health disorders, provide psychotherapy, and prescribe medications. This role is crucial in addressing the growing mental health crisis and requires a deep understanding of psychiatric conditions and treatments.On the other hand, FNPs offer comprehensive healthcare across the lifespan. This includes preventive care, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses, and patient education. FNPs work in various settings, from private practices to community health centers, providing a broad spectrum of care.A significant differentiator for me is the specific patient population and type of care. PMHNP allows for specialization in mental health, an area I am deeply passionate about, especially considering the increasing need for mental health professionals. In contrast, FNP offers a broader scope of practice but less focus on psychiatric care.Step 2: Justification of Nursing SpecialtyUse the space below to write a paragraph identifying and justifying your reasons for choosing your MSN specialization. Be sure to incorporate any feedback you received from colleagues in this week’s Discussion Forum.Choosing the PMHNP specialization aligns with my passion for mental health and my desire to contribute meaningfully to this critical area of healthcare. Feedback from colleagues and mentors has reinforced my decision, highlighting the growing demand for mental health services and the rewarding nature of this specialization. The ability to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals struggling with mental health issues is a compelling factor in my choice. Additionally, the specialization offers opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth in a rapidly evolving field.Step 3: Professional OrganizationsUse the space below to identify and examine one professional organization related to your selected or preferred specialty. Explain how you can become a member of this organization.The American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) is a key professional organization for PMHNPs. APNA provides educational resources, networking opportunities, and advocacy for psychiatric-mental health nursing. To become a member, one can apply through the APNA website, choosing a membership category that best fits their professional status. Membership benefits include access to the latest research, discounts on conferences and continuing education, and a platform to collaborate with peers in the field. Joining APNA would be a strategic step in staying informed and connected within the psychiatric nursing community.- END -https://www.swc.edu/ethics-in-research-and-scholarly-practice/ Morris,
Community Teaching Plan
Community Teaching Work Plan Proposal
Directions: Develop an educational series proposal for your community using one of the following four topics which was chosen within your CLC group:
Bioterrorism/Disaster
Environmental Issues
Primary Prevention/Health Promotion
Secondary Prevention/Screenings for a Vulnerable Population
Planning Before Teaching:
Estimated Time Teaching Will Last:
Three 2-hour sessions
Location of Teaching:
Athens Community Health Department
Supplies, Material, Equipment Needed:
Laptop; digital projector; screen
Estimated Cost:
Community and Target Aggregate:
Athens Community Health Department, Athens, Georgia
Secondary Prevention/Screenings for a Vulnerable Population
Session I: Sources of Vulnerability
Session II:Implications for Healthcare Providers
Session III: Innovative Practice; Gordon's Functional Health Patterns Assessment
Epidemiological ationale for Topic (statistics related to topic):
The literature on vulnerable people clearly indicates that the special needs of these populations and the ubiquitous barriers to quality care access lead to traceable disparities in the provision of healthcare and in their health outcomes (Edelman & Mandle, 2006).
Nursing Diagnosis:
Any number of variables or combinations of variables can impact the healthcare experiences of individuals -- and…...
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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). National healthcare disparities report 2008. Chapter 3, Access to healthcare. Washington: AHRQ; 2008. Retrieved http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/nhdr08/Chap3.htm
Edelman, C.L. And Mandle, C.L. (2006). In D. Como, L. Thomas (Eds.), Health Promotion Throughout the Lifespan. St. Louis, Missouri: Mosby.
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Determinants and Prevention of Maternal and Child MortalityMost elevant and Current DataAccording to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), the maternal mortality ratio (MM) in Burkina Faso was 430 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2020, while the under-five mortality rate (U5M) was 96 deaths per 1,000 live births in the same year (Kiemtore et al., 2020).In Angola, the MM was 420 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2020, and the U5M was 70 deaths per 1,000 live births (Balogun et al., 2020).In Albania, the MM was 4 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2020, and the U5M was 11 deaths per 1,000 live births (Mone et al., 2022).Here is a bar chart comparing the MMs of the three countries:CountryMMBurkina Faso430Angola420Albania4And here is a bar chart comparing the U5Ms of the three countries:CountryU5MBurkina Faso96Angola70Albania11Overall, it can be seen that Albania has the lowest rates of maternal and under-five mortality,…...
mlaReferencesBalogun, O. O., Tomo, C. K., Mochida, K., Mikami, M., da Rosa Vasconcelos, H., Neves, I., ... & Takehara, K. (2020). Impact of the Maternal and Child Health handbook in Angola for improving continuum of care and other maternal and child health indicators: study protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial. Trials, 21(1), 1-16.Cummings, P. R., Cummings, D. B., & Jacobsen, K. H. (2019). Obstructed labor as an underlying cause of maternal mortality in Kalukembe, Angola, 2017. Journal of Global Health Reports, 3, e2019065.Kiemtoré, S., Evelyne, K. B., André, S., Hyacinthe, Z., Xavier, K., Mikael, Z., ... & Blandine, T. (2020). Maternal Mortality in the Gynecology-Obstetric Department at the Yalgado Ouedraogo University Hospital Center (CHUYO), Burkina Faso: About 181 Cases Collected from January 1st to December 31st 2016. Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 10(5), 714-722.Kiendrébéogo, J. A., Tapsoba, C., Kafando, Y., Kaboré, I., Sory, O., & Yaméogo, S. P. (2022). The landscape of strategic health purchasing for universal health coverage in Burkina Faso: insights from five major health financing schemes. Health Systems & Reform, 8(2), 2097588.Mone, I., Kraja, B., Roshi, E., & Burazeri, G. (2022). Overview on health status of the Albanian population. South Eastern European Journal of Public Health (SEEJPH).N\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'dri, L. M., & Kakinaka, M. (2020). Financial inclusion, mobile money, and individual welfare: The case of Burkina Faso. Telecommunications Policy, 44(3), 101926.Tresa, E., Czabanowska, K., Clemens, T., Brand, H., Babich, S. M., Bjegovic-Mikanovic, V., & Burazeri, G. (2022). Europeanization of health policy in post-communist European societies: Comparison of six Western Balkan countries. Health Policy.Vueba, A. N., Almendra, R., Santana, P., Faria, C., & do Céu Sousa, M. (2021). Prevalence of HIV and hepatitis B virus among pregnant women in Luanda (Angola): geospatial distribution and its association with socio-demographic and clinical-obstetric determinants. Virology Journal, 18(1), 1-11.
Decisions in Health Care on Scarce esources
Decisions on the best way to allocate resources in clinical research are through an evaluation of the costs associated with the research and the likely benefits to result to the society. The cost of allocating resource to clinical research is pinned against the likely benefit to result from the research. The benefit will include the quality of life gained, life year saved and the productivity of human life that would result. The decision to undertake a particular research ignores the aspect of who is gaining more and who is incurring the higher cost. The core concern, in this case, is the overall benefit to the society (Stephen P. & James ., 1999).
In other cases decisions in allocating the scarce resource are undertaken through comparisons. The measures of comparisons assess the cost effectiveness of a decision to intervene or do nothing. The option of "Do…...
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U.S. Health Care: Disparities in Health and Healthy People 2010
Health status disparities "refer to the variation in rates of disease occurrence and disabilities between socioeconomic and/or geographically defined population groups." (U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2012) The Health People 2010 Final Review states that the goals of Healthy People 2010 are to: (1) increase quality and years of healthy life; and (2) eliminate health disparities. (Healthy People 2010, Final Review)
Disparities by Education Level
Findings concerning disparities includes that the population with at least some college education "had the best rate for 88% of the objectives with data by education. The population with less than a high school education and high school graduates had the best group rate for 8% and 10% of the objectives with data by education, respectively." (Healthy People 2010, Final Review) The population that completed high school was reported to have had rates "at least twice as high…...
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Code of EthicsPart 1The main points of Provision 7 of the ANA Code of Ethics discuss the roles and responsibilities of nurses in advancing the profession. This includes conducting research, developing professional standards, and generating nursing and health policy. Nurses should also strive to use evidence-based practice to improve patient care and promote better outcomes.eading this provision of the Code has taught me the importance of nurses being proactive in advancing the profession and improving patient care. They are not simply there as fill-ins for doctors. In fact, they have a much more substantial and significant role to play in shaping, advancing, and supporting health care at all levels. Thus, it is essential that nurses stay up to date on current research and standards, as well as be prepared to develop new policies and guidelines, by continuing their education, being part of studies and staying abreast of them, and being…...
mlaReferencesAmerican Nurses Association (ANA). (2015). Code of Ethics. Silver Spring, MD.International Council of Nurses. (2021). ICN Code of ethics for nurses. Geneva.Mahony, D. L. & Jones, E. J. (2013). Addressing the social determinants of health in nursing education, research and health policy. Nursing Science Quarterly, 26, 280-284.National Student Nurses Association (NSNA). (2022). Code of ethics. Brooklyn, NY.Thurman, W., & Pfitzinger-Lippe, M. (2017). Returning to the profession\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s roots: Social justice in nursing education in the 21st century. Advances in Nursing Science, 40(2), 193-194.
Health Disparities in Healthy People 2020
For the last two decades now, one of the central goals of Healthy People has been on alleviating disparities. Healthy people 2000 focused on reducing health related disparities in the American population. The Healthy people 2020 mission defines health disparity as a health difference that has close links with socio-economic and environmental disadvantages. Such heath disparities negatively affect groups that face systematic obstacles because of their race, socio-economic stature, religion gender, age cognitive abilities, physical disability, geographic location, exclusive considerations, sexual orientation, or ethnic group (Anon., n.d.).
Maternal, Infant and Child Health
As in the case with adults, social and demographic forces, including the income that the family gets affects infant health, too. Physical and mental health dynamics of the caregiver and parent are also causal to the effects. acial-based disparities have been observed in both mortality and morbidity for children and mothers. This situation is particularly…...
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Among the most important aspects to the health promotion plan will be the benefits associated with a care manager, who can ensure that all six core elements of CCM are implemented fully. If this is accomplished, there should be a significant reduction in health disparities for patient and caregiver outcomes across generations.
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Braveman, P.A., Kumanyika, S., Fielding, J., Laveist, T., Borrell, L.N., Manderscheid, . et al. (2011). Health disparities and health equity: The issue is justice. American Journal of Public Health, 101(Suppl. 1), S149-55.
Brodaty, H. & Donkin, M. (2009). Family caregivers of people with dementia. Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience, 11, 217-28.
Castro, A. & uiz, E. (2009). The effects of nurse practitioner cultural competence on Latina patient satisfaction. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 21(5), 278-86.
CMS. (2014).…...
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Braveman, P.A., Kumanyika, S., Fielding, J., Laveist, T., Borrell, L.N., Manderscheid, R. et al. (2011). Health disparities and health equity: The issue is justice. American Journal of Public Health, 101(Suppl. 1), S149-55.
Brodaty, H. & Donkin, M. (2009). Family caregivers of people with dementia. Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience, 11, 217-28.
Castro, A. & Ruiz, E. (2009). The effects of nurse practitioner cultural competence on Latina patient satisfaction. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 21(5), 278-86.
Health Disparity
Health disparities refer to a certain kind of health-related difference closely tied to economic or social disadvantage. They negatively impact groups of individuals systematically subject to greater economic and social barriers to a hygienic environment and health, on the basis of their ethnic or racial group, age, gender, religion, mental health, socioeconomic standing, geographic location, gender identity or sexual orientation, physical, cognitive, or sensory disability, or any other characteristics that are associated historically with marginalization or discrimination (Department of Health & Human Services, 2011b).
Of all industrialized countries, the U.S. expends maximum resources on the area of healthcare; despite this, millions of U.S. citizens do not enjoy a chance to live a healthful life. Overall population health in the U.S. has witnessed improvements over time, but health disparities for underserved, racial minority and ethnic minority communities continue. Vulnerable population clusters such as ethnic and racial minorities, disabled individuals, and rural…...
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Health and Illness
acism's ole in Health Service Inequalities
acism's ole in Health Service Inequalities
Healthcare has been a divisive topic in the United States for the past two decades in the public and private sectors. This has brought the entire subject to the fore in the eyes of most Americans. Whether an individual is one of the people who has been denied equal access to health care or not, it can be very trying to receive good, fairly priced healthcare in a lot of areas in the United States.
Among the many questions that populate the debate, one is becoming more and more central. There is a divide in the United States that has been present as long as this country has been a recognized nation. That divide is caused by the inequities that do exist, and have existed. This divide is racial in nature and seems to work its way into every…...
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Fiscella, K., Franks, P., Doescher, M.P., & Saver, B.G. (2002). Disparities in health care by race, ethnicity, and language among the insured: Findings from a national sample. Medical Care, 40(1). 52-59.
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It means they have an equal opportunity to receive contraception, prenatal counseling and services, post-natal services for mother and child, preventative healthcare services, vaccinations, and dentistry services, from earliest childhood and through their lives into their elderly years when they require more medical services to remain healthy and active. To the extent everyone in a given community or society has the same relative access to healthcare services and to the extent those services received are of comparable quality, healthcare access could be described as being equitable. On the other hand, to the extent everyone in a given community or society does not have the same relative access to healthcare services and to the extent those services received are not of comparable quality, healthcare access could be describes as being inequitable (Kennedy, 2006; eid, 2009).
Healthcare Equity in the Contemporary United States
Unfortunately healthcare access in the U.S. is not equitable at…...
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Health Care. New York: Penguin Books.
This is important, because utilizing technology to deliver various health care solutions will: increase collaboration, improve the underlying amounts of care and it can help to reduce costs. Once this takes place, it means that implementing various changes can be easier.
When a health care professional encounters an Asian patient in their practice, what are at least three characteristics he/she should consider in order to improve communication and cultural competence in delivering services to this patient and tell why those characteristics are important to consider.
Three characteristics that should be considered would include: family, communication and the concept of time. Family matters to Asian patients, as this is their foundation for strength and support. Communication is important, with these patients more focused on body languages and pauses (to signify substance vs. The actual words). Time will be different between the two cultures, as Asian patients will place less of an emphasis…...
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3. The Impact of COVID-19 on Healthcare Systems in 2020
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8. The Role of Nurses in 2021: Advancing Healthcare Excellence
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AIDS Ethics: Navigating Moral Dilemmas in the Time of a Pandemic
Introduction
The advent of AIDS in the 1980s not only unleashed a devastating pandemic but also ignited a storm of ethical quandaries. The disease, marked by its insidious nature and social stigma, laid bare the inadequacies of existing healthcare systems and highlighted the urgent need for ethical frameworks to guide decision-making. This essay delves into the intricate web of AIDS ethics, exploring various topics that have challenged our moral sensibilities and continue to shape our response to the pandemic.
1. The Right to Privacy vs. the Duty to Disclose
One of the most....
I. Introduction
A. Background information on health inequalities in the UK
B. Importance of addressing health inequalities
C. Thesis statement: The impact of health inequalities in the UK and strategies to address them
II. Impact of health inequalities in the UK
A. Disparities in life expectancy
B. Differences in access to healthcare services
C. Higher rates of preventable illnesses and diseases
D. Social determinants of health contributing to inequalities
III. Factors contributing to health inequalities in the UK
A. Socioeconomic status
B. Education level
C. Occupation
D. Ethnicity
E. Gender
IV. Strategies to address health inequalities in the UK
A. Improving access to....
Essay Outline: The Impact and Mitigation of Health Inequalities in the UK
I. Introduction
A. Define health inequalities and their significance in the UK
B. Thesis statement: Outline the pervasive impact of health inequalities and propose necessary actions to address them
II. Impact of Health Inequalities in the UK
A. Physical health disparities: Discuss the health gaps in life expectancy, morbidity, and mortality rates between different socioeconomic groups
B. Mental health disparities: Examine the higher prevalence of mental health issues among disadvantaged populations, including depression, anxiety, and substance abuse
C. Socioeconomic consequences: Analyze the economic burden associated with health inequalities, such as....
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