Description
1.
On page 212 of the textbook, we are given a visual description of the
differences that exist across health care systems in different countries,
including the U.S. Select one of the foreign countries listed in Table 9.1, and
compare it with the U.S. system. Review each characteristic for the U.S. and
the country that you select, and discuss whether you think the U.S would
benefit from adopting their system or if they would benefit from adopting the
U.S.’s system or if there are certain aspects of a system that would be of
benefit. Provide supporting facts and references for your position.
Your response should be at least 500 words in length. All sources used,
including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material
must have accompanying citations. Any references or citations used should be in
APA style.
2.
The textbook makes a comparison of various healthcare settings such as the
hospital, nursing homes, and hospice, but there are many other settings that
exist. Research and select another type of healthcare setting, and discuss
service delivery models in the past compared with the methods of delivery that
are used in this setting currently. Include any technological advancement that
has emerged in the setting that you choose.
Your response should be at least 500 words in length. All sources used,
including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material
must have accompanying citations. Any references or citations used should be in
APA style.
3.
Give at least three examples of the medical dominance of physicians. In your
opinion, should physicians have as much power as they do? Why, or why not?
Your response should be at least 300 words in length. All sources used, including
the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have
accompanying citations. Any references or citations used should be in APA
style.
4.
Explain why DRGs were developed, and how they were designed to function. In
your opinion, has the government’s implementation of DRGs done an effective job
of keeping doctors within cost limits when treating patients? Support your
position with facts and references.
Your response should be at least 300 words in length. All sources used,
including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material
must have accompanying citations. Any references or citations used should be in
APA style.
5.
As it relates to the practices of allopathic vs. homeopathic medicine, has one
method proven to be more effective than the other over time? Please support
your answer with facts and references.
Your response should be at least 300 words in length. All sources used,
including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material
must have accompanying citations. Any references or citations used should be in
APA style.
6.
Do you agree with the following statement “Today’s patient role is more often
chronic rather than acute; is based on risk of disease rather than existing
illness?” How can medical training be reformed to improve doctor-patient
relationships? Provide supporting facts and references for your position.
Your response should be at least 300 words in length. All sources used,
including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material
must have accompanying citations. Any references or citations used should be in
APA style.