Entries by Linus

American Public Impact of Affordable Care Act on US Health Care System

January 14, 2025 in /by

There are mixed views on the impact of the Affordable Care Act on the U.S. Health Care System and access to affordable care for Americans. Please share your thoughts and support all points with credible evidence. ************************************************************************************************************************************* ALL FORUMS Initial Response: Initial responses should be no less than 200 words in length not including your reference(s) and supported by at […]

Hypertension, Heart Disease, and Diabetes

January 14, 2025 in /by

Select ONLY ONE question listed below to write an essay for this week’s discussion forum. 1. Why is hypertension referred to as the “the silent killer”? Explain your response. 2. In your opinion, are we making headway in reducing the incidence rate of heart disease and cancers? Explain your answer. 3. How are type 1 […]

Psychology Public Health Perspective and Veterans’ Policy

January 14, 2025 in /by

Construct a public health perspective and veterans’ policy on substance use disorders. Discuss your policy perspective in a 2-page briefing paper. This paper should make recommendations for a change in policy regarding a public health approach to addressing substance use disorders with the veteran population. 2 pages and references and citations.

January 14, 2025 in /by

Select ONLY ONE question listed below to write an essay for this week’s discussion forum. 1. There has been a trend toward self-care. What are some ways this is evident and what are some of the reasons for the popularity of this movement?To meet your participation requirements for Week 6, please respond to at least […]

American Public Health Services Organization

January 14, 2025 in /by

List and briefly describe two health services organizations that support health-related policy implementation and evaluation activities. What are your thoughts about their effectiveness? What are your recommendations for improving their efforts? ************************************************************************************************************************************* ALL FORUMS Initial Response: Initial responses should be no less than 200 words in length not including your reference(s) and supported by at least two scholarly/academic peer-reviewed references. […]

Health Belief Model

January 14, 2025 in /by

Please describe the decision-making process an individual would go through before taking a health-related action, in accordance with the Health Belief Model. Also, please discuss some of the limitations/critiques of this model. Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

Developing the Theory of Caring in Nursing Practice

January 14, 2025 in /by

1-Reflect on a theory or concept that you could develop as a nursing professional. If you could develop your own personal nursing theory, what would it be? How would you use it? ***Choose from one of the below theories: Introduction to Barrett Power Theory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4UyLNN02xA Article Link/Weblink https://www.drelizabethbarrett.com/background/summary-barrett-power-knowing-participation-change-theory Theory of Caring: Kristen M. Swanson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGJZsAQLFMc […]

International Public Health Emergency

January 14, 2025 in /by

Summarize any one chapter of the handbook on epidemiological investigation (you may not use the Introductory portion of the handbook) and provide one example of a US or international public health emergency in which this science was used or likely used. Post your choice early so that you do not duplicate someone else’s work.

Psychiatric Pathology and Screening Tools

January 14, 2025 in /by

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words each This is not a paper each bullet is it’s own question requiring a response and reference 1.Search organizations for evidence-based guidelines relating to psychiatric pathology. An example is the American Psychiatric Association. Share your findings about evidence-based guidelines as they relate to the disease process. 2. […]