March 21, 2010, was not EBP’s date of birth, but it may be the date the approach “grew up” and left home to take on the world. When the Affordable Care Act was passed, it came with a requirement of empirical evidence. Research on EBP increased significantly. Application of EBP spread to allied health professions, […]
Scenario: An 83-year-old resident of a skilled nursing facility presents to the emergency department with generalized edema of extremities and abdomen. History obtained from staff reveals the patient has history of malabsorption syndrome and difficulty eating due to lack of dentures. The patient has been diagnosed with protein malnutrition. At its core, pathology is the […]
Introduction Remember – these journal questions require more thinking than writing. Think about exactly what you are asked to do, and then write as economically as possible. Instructions For this journal assignment, briefly answer each of the following prompts. For all instances where you are required to provide a definition, do not copy definitions from […]
Consider one of the following current social issues – or one of your choice: Gun violence Racism Economic inequality Sexism Violent crime Immigration For the initial post, address the following: State your position on one of these issues – are you for, against, or neutral? Explain why. Avoid vagueness or ambiguity in your response. Make […]
Kant’s famous First Formulation of the Categorical Imperative reads, “Act only according to that maxim whereby you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law.” Kant taught morality as a matter of following maxims of living that reflect absolute laws. “Universal” is a term that allows for no exceptions, and […]
Throughout this course, you have had the opportunity to develop care plans and concept maps on the main topics. How has the development of care plans and concept maps helped you understand the material and what resources did you find most helpful? Please make an initial post by midweek, and respond to at least two […]
Conducting a Comprehensive Health Assessment of Children and Adolescents Introduction A comprehensive health assessment of children and adolescents is crucial for promoting their well-being and identifying any potential health issues. Such assessments encompass various dimensions of a child’s physical, psychological, and social health, providing a holistic understanding of their overall development. This research article aims […]
What are the major similarities and differences between the juvenile and adult justice systems? In your opinion, should juveniles continue to receive what many regard as preferential treatment by the courts? Why or why not? _____________________- The juvenile and adult justice systems have a number of similarities and differences. Similarities Both systems are designed to […]
A Consequentialist Approach to Ethical and Legal Issues Involving Patients Who Refuse Medical Treatment Patients have the right to refuse medical treatment, even if that treatment is necessary to save their life. This right is based on the principle of autonomy, which holds that individuals have the right to make their own decisions about their […]
Word limit: 1,500 words (+/- 10%) Task Overview: Essay In this assessment, you are expected to You need to choose specific concepts and tools to be applied to analyze a negotiation experience/challenge. To articulate the negotiation concepts you need to do a literature review to see what research has found about this negotiation concept, and […]