Week 2: Discussion Question
Choose a commodity (a good or a service) that you are familiar with and discuss how and when demand and supply have changed (shifted) for this commodity.
Provide examples of historical or current events where market demand and market supply for that commodity have shifted significantly, and state the factors that you believe have caused the shift in supply and/or demand...
Discussion Topic 2 – Posts 2 Pages
The study of Ethics and Philosophy is one which brings many different kinds of
"thinkers" together. One person's philosophy on Ethics is another person's philosophy on Evil. We will be working this term on
constructing personal ethical bases and understanding how Ethical Codes (both personal and professional) are created and followed.
To start us thinking about the different areas of philosophy and ethics, and how we fit
into the different mo..
Collaborate with your team, using Cisco Spark, email, phone
meetings, or any collaboration tool you find useful or prefer. In your
collaboration, consider the ethical dilemmas below and select 1 in which to
conduct a deep drill.Ethical Dilemma 1: A newspaper columnist signs a
contract with a newspaper chain. Several months later, she is offered a
position with another newspaper chain, offering a higher salary. Because she
would prefer making more money, she notifies the first chain that she is b..
Discussion Topic 1 – Posts 23 Pages As our
opening page states, Mark Twain warned that “Whenever you find yourself on
the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.” It is likely
that your parents warned you “not to follow the crowd,” or your school
counselors warned you about “peer pressure.”The United
States utilizes a democratic republic form of government, which espouses the
“majority rule” in many instances. For example, when passing laws, Congress and
state Legi..
Discussion Topic 2 – Posts 2 Pages Social
Contract theorists say that morality consists of a set of rules governing how
people should treat one another that rational beings will agree to accept for
their mutual benefit, on the condition that others agree to follow these rules
as well.
Hobbes runs the logic like this in the form of a logical syllogism:
1) We are all self-interested,
2) Each of us needs to have a peaceful and cooperative social order to
pursue our interest..
Discussion Topic 2 – Posts 17 Pages Utilitarian
ethics clearly connect individuals with their larger community, but at the
individual level, they are not completely unlike the care-based ethics
presented in the Three Primary Schools model. Care-based ethics enjoys a kind
of reciprocity between people in which decision-makers can imagine themselves
as the object of the decision as well as the subject of the decision-making
process. At the same time, and perceiving themselves in dual roles in..
Discussion Topic 2 – Posts 17 Pages
Different
ways to analyze ethical behaviors and dilemmas exist, and many of them will
help direct you to the correct or “best” solution to a problem. As we
discussed in week 1 in the “tough choices” .pdf, sometimes right vs. right or
wrong vs. wrong decisions have to be made.
In the
lecture this week, you are given three ethical dilemma resolution models
to try out on a dilemma provided there. Please review that interactive before
post..
Discussion Topic 2 – Posts 17 Pages Please be
sure to read the Week Seven Lecture in its entirety before posting to
this discussion.This week we will work on creating your own statement of personal ethics.To get started, read summarizing review of our great and famous ethics and what
they have taught us — found in our lecture this week.
Then, let’s
work on creating one for you.
Your goal
for the end of this thread is to have created a personal ethical philosophy and
be able to t..
Multiple Choice
Questions (MCQs)
Questions: 1-191. Identify the phrase that
DOES NOT correctly complete the following sentence: When using the 10-Q, the analyst should be
aware that the usefulness of the quarterly financial statements might be
affected by ___________________.2. The primary responsibility
for fair and accurate financial reporting rests with the ________.3. Some key SEC filings are:4. 10-K Reports are:5. The two primary ..
Discussion: The Cost of Expansion
Explain how and why slavery developed in the American colonies. Why couldn’t colonists use indentured servants as they had in the past? How would you describe the differences between slaves and indentured servants?..
Discussion 1: The American Revolution
What were the causes of the American Revolution? How did the British colonists evolve from good citizens to revolutionaries and back something as unique as the Declaration of Independence?
Discussion 2: Confederation and Constitution
What were the main problems with the Articles of Confederation that led to the Constitutional Convention of 1787? How did the national government under the Constitution differ from the Articles of Confederation?..
Quiz Solution: MCQs & Answers
Question: (TCO 2) The election of 1800 has been referred to as constituting "another revolution" because
Question: (TCO 1) Maryland was the only Southern colony
Question: (TCO 1) The Pequot War resulted in part from
Question: (TCO 4) Slave traders from the colonies
Question: (TCO 2) The French and Indian War was also called
Question: (TCO 2) At the First Continental Congress, delegates represented every colony except
Question: (TCO 2) In the Declaration of In..
Introduction
Introduction
Industrialization will enhance your knowledge of the socioeconomic infrastructure that began to emerge after the War of 1812. The
transformation of transportation, communication, and mechanization made life in America easier. America was becoming a leading
competitor in the global community while building an internal cohesiveness between the North, South, and East. The years between 1815
through 1860 was characterized by new inventions based on scientific discovery wi..
Discussion: Manifest Destiny and the Mexican War of 1846
How did the ideology of Manifest Destiny contribute to the Mexican War of 1846? Why did the Mexican War of 1846 take place? Was the war necessary? Was it beneficial to the United States? What does this war tell us about this period of American history? Was it God’s plan that the United States extend from the Atlantic to the Pacific, or were imperialists looking for a way to defend what they planned to do anyway? Elaborate...
Discussion: The Civil War and Reconstruction
In the beginning, each side in the Civil War believed the war would be brief and that their side would win. What advantages did each side hold that made them feel this way? Elaborate. After the war, Lincoln had one plan for bringing the rebel states back into the Union; Andrew Johnson another; and the Radical Republican Congress a third. Discuss the aims of each president and explain why and in what ways Congress took control of Reconstruction...
Midterm Exam: Questions & Solutions
Question: (TCO 1, 2) Identify and analyze two causes of World War I. Use historical examples to support your answer. Of the various causes of World War I, which do you think was the most important, and why?
Question: (TCO 5, 6) Identify and describe the major cultural changes in the Soviet Union from 1917–1932. Give special attention to the New Economic Policy (NEP) of 1921–1928 and the first Five-Year Plan of 1928–1932. Use historical examples to..
Discussion: Industrialization, Imperialism and America’s Entry Into WWI
Describe the basic industries of America's Industrial Revolution. Explain what made the men who controlled them so successful, and analyze the role of immigrants in industrialization. How did imperialism play a critical role leading up to World War I? Discuss the foreign policy of the US and the events that drew the country into World War I...
Discussion 1: The Great Depression
What were the underlying causes of the depression? Why did the Great Depression of the 1930s seem so much worse than any occurring either before or since? Can you see any modern parallels to the Great Depression? Elaborate.
Discussion 2: World War II
What were the underlying causes of World War II? Select one event that you think irrevocably led the world (and the U.S.) to war more than any other event. Argue your selection with details that support your an..
Quiz Solution: MCQs & Answers
Question: (TCO 10) Many immigrants came to the U.S. to avoid
Question: (TCO 2) The major benefit of building skyscrapers was
Question: (TCO 6) Under the spoils system, politicians
Question: (TCO 10) Which reformer led the effort to provide birth control for women?
Question: (TCO 6) What were some of the most serious problems faced by U.S. volunteer soldiers during the Spanish-American War?
Question: (TCO 7) The German invasion of Belgium produced ..
Discussion: The Cold War and America
How did the Cold War affect the social and political climate in the United States during the 1950s? In particular, how do you explain McCarthyism and the Red Scare? Can you think of any modern parallels to these events, when fear and paranoia threatened basic American liberties? Elaborate...
Discussion: Terrorism in the 21st Century
Discuss how you see the "war on terrorism" as of this date. Do you think the United States should be engaged in such a war? Give
reasons for or against this war and whether or not we are giving up our own principles to wage it...
Week 1 - DQ 1
Explain the impact that culture, tradition, and personal experience has on ethical worldview. Does your worldview change over time? Please provide a personal example or experience.
Week 1 - DQ 2
The textbook discusses the eight stages of health care revolution. Which of these specific events do you feel have had the most significant impact on professional value systems? Why?..
Topic 2: Standards of Care and Medical Practice
After completing all readings for this topic, compose a 12-15-slide PowerPoint presentation with detailed speaker notes in which you
Define the standards and parameters that health care professionals must have in order to work within their scope of practice.
Describe the legal responsibility health care professionals have in relation to risk and the prevention of injury within their scope of practice.
Explain the impact of negligence, malprac..
Week 2 - DQ 1
Medical errors play a big role in health care. Understanding a health care professional's role in the communication of medical errors is critical to an organization. After reading Chapter 8 in your textbook, explain in detail your role in reporting a medical error. What aspects do you need to consider? Who/what/where/when and how is this error reported?
Week 2 - DQ 2
What are the differences between negligence and liability? How do these terms apply specifically to medical practic..
Week 3 - DQ 1
What are the limits of patient confidentiality? Are there situations in which a duty to warn or otherwise protect third parties might exist? Provide a rationale for your position.
Week 3 - DQ 2
We have a growing opioid epidemic in the United States. What role does a medical professional have in combating this crisis? Discuss the importance of the National Opioid Reporting Database and educational responsibilities of health care providers. Please use references to support your resp..
Week 4 - DQ 1
Identify and defend an ethical issue around human reproduction. Utilize examples in your answer and cite sources appropriately.
Week 4 - DQ 2
What ethical issues surround the use of kidney dialysis machines? What roles do you think social or economic factors play in decisions? Do the rich and poor have the same access? What criteria would you use to decide who would receive dialysis if the resource was limited?
Week 4 - DQ 3
In health care there are often different backgrounds an..
Week 5 - DQ 1
Why is competence sometimes very difficult to determine? Why is the ability of the patient to make an informed refusal so impacted by competence? When are patients legally allowed to be irrational?
Week 5 - DQ 2
What are the limits of patient confidentiality? Do you recognize situations in which a duty to warn or otherwise protect third parties might exist?
Week 5 - DQ 3
Kidder's ethical checkpoints is a decision-making model that is often used in health care. Provide an example ..
Week 6 - DQ 1
Identify three ways in which we could embrace spiritual wellness within an organization with our medical staff. Provide references for support.
Week 6 - DQ 2
What are some options to reduce burnout with medical professionals? This is a more challenging question as workload reduction is not an option in many situations. What are some creative and inspirational ways to reduce stress in the workplace? Please share any examples you may have with the class.
Week 6 - DQ 3
We continue t..
Week 8 - DQ 1
Consider the problem of rising health care costs and the current health care crisis. Offer some possible solutions. How is this an ethical issue?
Week 8 - DQ 2
What are ethical implications related to technology access in health care today? What issues in this area do you anticipate that we will see in the future?..
Scenario
Alma Faulkenberger is an 85-year-old female outpatient sitting in the waiting room awaiting an invasive pelvic procedure. The health care professional who will assist in her procedure enters the room and calls "Alma." There is no reply so the professional retreats to the work area. Fifteen minutes later the professional returns and calls "Alma Frankenberg." Still no reply, so he leaves again. Another 15 minutes pass and the professional approaches Alma and shouts in her ear, "Are you Al..
Week 2 - Assignment: Stage of Life Essay and Interview
In this interview, several questions will be asked, and my grandmother will give answers based on how she felt her experiences with healthcare was.
Question 1: Do you feel that your stage‐of‐life had any effect on your interaction with health care professionals?
Question 2: Which areas of the hospital or clinic were most concerned with your well‐being and feelings?
Question 3: Was your family with you during this hospital stay or..
Week 2 - Discussion Question 1
Sister Mary is a patient in Level 2 Emergency Department. She must have a neural examination, physical assessment, radiographs of her facial bones, and a computed tomography scan of the head. Taking into consideration that she is a Roman Catholic nun, what would be the ideal course of patient education as this woman progresses from department to department?
Week 2 - Discussion Question 2
What possible reservations could a health care professional have in workin..
Week 2 - Homework: Psycho-social Factors and Patient Education
Write a short (50-100-word) paragraph response for each question. This assignment is to be submitted as a Microsoft Word document.
Give examples of psychosocial factors that affect the health care professional and the effect those factors could have on patient education.
Give examples of psychosocial factors that affect the patient and the effect those factors could have on patient education.
Explain what is meant by pers..
Week 3 - Discussion Question 1
Discuss a patient of another culture. How can the health care professional communicate in presenting patient education? Consider language, family, cultural differences, and method of communication.
Week 3 - Discussion Question 2
Compare and contrast culture, ethnicity, and acculturation...
Week 4 - Discussion Question 1
How has the patient's control over his own health care changed?
Week 4 - Discussion Question 2
What part does negotiation play in patient education?..
Week 5 - Discussion Question 1
Using the NIH website, how would you describe CAM and the typical person who uses CAM?
Week 5 - Discussion Question 2
What are the percentages of people using CAM with prayer and those who do not?..