The privacy of personal information, and of health information in particular, continues to be a dynamic issue in the United States. As more and more health information is computerized, healthcare consumers express concern about their privacy and that they are losing control over their personal health information.Click here to access the section of the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) website devoted to health privacy. CDT is, by the way, a champion of online civil liberties and human rights and is dedicated to keeping the Internet open and free. Review the insights, posts, and press releases posted in CDT's health privacy section and respond to the following:How has the law protecting health information impacted access to healthcare information? According to the insights, posts, and press releases posted on the site, how successful has the law been at protecting health information? Is there more work left to be done or are there other areas of concern, now that the law is in place? If so, what are these? According to the insights, posts, and press releases posted on the site, has the law had any unforeseen, negative consequences? If so, what are these? In your opinion, what direction should future efforts to protect health information take? Include references, examples, and clearly written rationales.

Discussion QuestionBy the due date assigned, respond to the case study questions below and submit your responses to the Discussion Area.Respond to the question using the lessons and vocabulary found in the readings. Support your answers with examples and research. Your responses should clarify your understanding of the topic. They should be your own, original, and free from plagiarism. Follow APA format for writing style, spelling and grammar, and citation of sources.Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates. Participate in the discussion by analyzing each response for completeness and accuracy and by suggesting specific additions or clarifications for improving the discussion question response. Complete your participation for this assignment by the end of the week.Case Study - Genetics and Alzheimer’s diseaseMs. D is a 41 year-old woman who presents to her primary care doctor for a routine annual exam. Her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease a few years ago. Ms. D. is caring for her mother, which has become increasingly difficult. She is concerned about developing Alzheimer’s disease in the future.Family History: Ms. D. is the youngest of 3 children. She works in the fashion industry and is happily married with 2 sons. Aside from having high cholesterol, she is healthy. Her parents emigrated from Russia before she was born. Her father died from a heart attack at age 68. Her mother, age 75, is currently living with Ms.D. and has Alzheimer’s disease.Question answers should be based on evidence found in readings and from peer-reviewed literature. At least two sources must be used and cited in APA format for each question. Only one source can be a textbook. Resources should generally be within 5 years unless you are explaining the pathophysiology of a disease or providing pertinent background informationDiscussion Questions:What is known about the inheritance pattern and genetic risk factors for the development of Alzheimer’s disease?Describe the pathology of Alzheimer’s disease.Describe risk factors for development of Alzheimer’s disease and whether any are modifiable.

The Directions are below...Assignment: Academic Success and Professional Development PlanPart 4: Research AnalysisArchitect Daniel Libeskind is credited with saying “To provide meaningful architecture is not to parody history, but to articulate it.” The suggestion is that his work does not copy the efforts of others but relies on it.Understanding the work of others is critically important to new work. Contributions to the nursing body of knowledge can happen when you are able to analyze and articulate the efforts of previous research. Research analysis skills are therefore critical tools for your toolbox.In this Assignment, you will locate relevant existing research. You also will analyze this research using a tool helpful for analysis.To Prepare:Reflect on the strategies presented in the Resources this Module's Learning Resources in support of locating and analyzing research.Use the Walden Library to identify and read one peer-reviewed research article focused on a topic in your specialty field that interests you.Review the article you selected and reflect on the professional practice use of theories/concepts described by the article.The Assignment:Using the “Module 4 | Part 4” section of your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template presented in the Resources, conduct an analysis of the elements of the research article you identified. Be sure to include the following:Your topic of interest.A correctly formatted APA citation of the article you selected, along with link or search details.Identify a professional practice use of the theories/concepts presented in the article.Analysis of the article using the “Research Analysis Matrix” section of the templateWrite a 1-paragraph justification stating whether you would recommend this article to inform professional practice.Write a 2- to 3-paragraph summary that you will add to your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan 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 research.