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Patient-Centered Medical Homes

Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PCMHs) offer many benefits to patients, and are valued by providers and insurers, as well. For this assignment, you will research and assess the past, present, and future role of PCMHs. In an opening paragraph, define and concisely describe a PCMH. In a second paragraph, explain the history of PCMHs. For the […]

An explanation of the relationship between stress and overall health

To Prepare: Review the Week 5 Assignment Instructions provided in this week’s Resources. Research three companies or organizations in your region. Reflect on how each company or organization approaches the promotion of work-life balance. Assignment: Read the following scenario: You have noticed there is a drop in energy and enthusiasm at work. As the Health […]

the factors that are detrimental or helpful to cardiovascular health

Do you think medical researchers are able to assess accurately the factors that are detrimental or helpful to cardiovascular health? Why do you feel this way? How do you think your attitudes concerning medical research affect your behavior? Have your attitudes about medical research and cardiovascular health changed since reading this chapter? Why or why […]

Genetic Coding of Diabetes

Humans are born with genetic coding that may predispose them to certain diseases and conditions. A person may have a family history of high blood pressure, for example. Although that person cannot change the family history, they can make lifestyle choices that can reduce their risk of heart disease later in life. Taking ownership of […]

Ethical Issues Facing the Healthcare Industry

There are many ethical issues facing the healthcare industry, several of which were discussed in this unit. For this assignment, choose any one topic (or related topic) covered in this course and research ethical issues or dilemmas facing that particular area of healthcare. Format: The following information should be addressed in essay format, in a […]

compliance and risk management plan

Create a mock corporate compliance and risk management plan: You have been tasked with creating a corporate compliance and risk management plan for a small, rural public community hospital. In a minimum of 1000 words, discuss the steps you would take to create the plan, what specific areas you feel should be covered based upon […]

sexual intercourse and birth control

You are a health care provider in a family planning clinic. Your first client is a woman who is 22 years old and in excellent health. She is about to marry her high school sweetheart. She and her fiance have never had sexual intercourse with anyone. They want a very effective means of contraception because […]

the ACS recommendations for the early detection of cancer

Were you aware of all the ACS recommendations for the early detection of cancer prior to reading this chapter? If you were not, which recommendations were new to you? Will you follow these recommendations? Why or why not? If you were aware of all the ACS recommendations, do you follow those recommendations for your sex […]

What are the statistics of postpartum depression?

Answer the questions based on postpartum depression. APA format. MUST be 3-4 pages WITHOUT the cover page and reference page (total of 5-6 pages). Include an abstract. MUST have 4-6 CREDIBLE, SCHOLARLY sources. Make sure to include in-text citations. What are the economical issues involved? Which economic theories or approaches best explain the issue? What are the statistical facts related to the issue? (not […]