Research Report on Issue in Human Services History

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Research Report on Issue in Human Services History

In this assignment, you will explore the field of human services with emphasis on its history and the effects, both positive and negative, it has had on people. This assignment allows you to identify and follow the evolution of the influence of social policy, theory, and outcomes of practices on human services delivery. The activities in this assignment will introduce students to the types of activities that have influenced real-world administrative roles. At the end of the assignment, you will be able to conceptualize how the policy and practice issues influence the operation of human services agencies.

Tasks:

Select and research an issue in human services history that has impacted the delivery of services. In a 4- to 7-page report, complete the following:

  • Describe the issue, its background, and the key people who were involved.
  • Explain how the issue or these key people have changed or defined human services.
  • Discuss the issue and the key people’s impact on theory, practices, and ethics, and how these issues have changed service delivery systems.
  • Evaluate and discuss if the changes are still evident today or have become extinct.

Examples of issues may include, but are not limited to, the Civil Rights Movement, Family Medical Leave Act, GI Bill, work/life balance, and childhood vaccinations.

Submission Details:

  • By the due date assigned, prepare a 6- to 7-page report. Your response should rely upon at least three sources from professional literature. This may include the Argosy University online library resources, relevant textbooks, peer-reviewed journal articles, and websites created by professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (.edu, .org, or .gov). Write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e., APA format); and use accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
 
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General Education Capstone, writing homework help

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General Education Capstone

Review the Final Research Project instructions located in Week Five. To help with the preparation of the paper, complete the following items and submit them to your instructor as a single document. Final Research Project instructions:

The topic of your project needs to be a contemporary societal problem, such as healthcare reform, immigration reform, privacy rights, euthanasia, First Amendment Rights, stem cell research, capital punishment, corporate prisons, legalizing drugs, ageism, animal rights, cloning, prayer in schools, racial profiling, recycling/conservation, sexism, outsourcing jobs, workplace bullying, etc. The topic must focus on a single aspect, as in “How far do corporations intrude into the private lives of their employers?” or “The social costs of financing the distribution of custom-designed drugs.” You may suggest another topic to use, but the instructor must approve the topic during the Week Two Discussion.

The Final Research Project will present research relating the responsibilities of a critical thinker to contemporary society. In this assignment, you will do the following:

  • Research one aspect of a contemporary social problem.
  • Define the problem.
  • Propose a possible solution for the problem.
  • Create an argument that supports your thesis position. You should take on the perspective of a critically thinking researcher. The argument must present a thesis statement and evidence to support the thesis statement.
  • Evaluate the ethical outcomes that result from the position you take on the issue and explain how those outcomes would influence society and culture.
  • Interpret statistical data from at least two peer-reviewed scholarly sources.
  • Evaluate evidence using the following standards: validity, reliability, and bias related to the chosen topic and accurately identify strengths and weaknesses.

Final Research Project Preparation – Annotated Bibliography

Review the Final Research Project instructions located in Week Five. To help with the preparation of the paper, complete the following items and submit them to your instructor as a single document.

  • Introduction to Topic: Refer to the Final Research Project guidelines for your topic selection. For your introduction, you should write a 150-word paragraph which clearly explains the topic, the importance of further research, ethical implications, and how the topic relates to one’s academic and professional pursuits. Make sure you effectively inform the reader of the rationale behind your topic.
  • Thesis statement: Write a direct and concise thesis statement, which will become the point or perspective you will argue or prove in the Final Research Project. A thesis statement should be a single declarative sentence that makes one point in 25 words or less. The thesis statement must appear within the introduction paragraph.
  • Annotated Bibliography: To help prepare for your Final Research Project, write an annotated bibliography to indicate the quality of the sources you have read. The bibliography must include no less than five scholarly sources that will be used to support the major points of the Final Research Project. Critical thinking skills need to be demonstrated by accurately interpreting evidence used to support various positions of the topic. Please make sure to provide full reference information in accordance with APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Write a brief paragraph (around 150 words) summarizing the source and explaining how it is pertinent and relevant to the topic of the project and how each source will support your thesis statement. See the Sample Annotated Bibliography in the Ashford Writing Center for more detailed information. Keep in mind the academic research standards for all Ashford University papers.

For information regarding APA, including samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center.

The Final Research Project Preparation

  • Must be 1,000 – 1,250 words in length (excluding the title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must use at least five scholarly sources.
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

*Note* I will most likely post the final paper as well after this is completed.

 
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A labour study related essay

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The purpose of the term paper has been defined by Rivlin (1942) as:

“…to give able students an opportunity to do systematic, critical, or constructive work independently under the guidance of the instructor; to supplement the student’s knowledge of the field by wider reading and thinking, and by greater practical handling of the material than is possible through daily assignments; and to enable the student to explore more fully some phase of the course in which he has a special interest or for which he is particularly well qualified to investigate because of previous courses, yet which should not take up too much of the time of the class.”

The term paper / annotated bibliography assignment for this class is to be completed in three stages, with due dates as specified on the course syllabus.

First Stage

The first stage assignment is a topic proposal that states your topic in an introductory paragraph or two (250-400 words)and briefly (125-150 words each) summarizes in your own words a minimum of four (4) relevant scholarly sources (journal articles, book chapters or similar resources).

Required weekly readings from the syllabus will not be counted in the minimum number of sources for this and subsequent assignments but these may be included as supplementary references above the minimum counts. The purpose of the writing assignment is to provide an opportunity to conduct “wider reading and thinking” beyond what has been assigned by the instructor (see quote from Rivlin, below).

Second Stage

The second assignment will increase the number of sourcesreviewed to a minimum of eight and expand the length of the summaries for each entry, including the original four, to 200-250words. Your introduction for this stage should be about one-page (approx. 350-400 words). When I mark your first two assignments, I will offer suggestions for further readings and revisions and it will be prudent to take these suggestions into account in your final paper.

Third Stage

The final assignment may be either a standard term paper or an annotated bibliography. It should be based on your analysis of no fewer than eight sources. If your final paper is an annotated bibliography, you will also be required to include a three to three and half page introductory discussion that synthesizes and evaluates the persuasiveness of the various analyses and evidence surveyed a brief conclusion in addition to the article summaries. If you choose to do a standard term paper, you may integrate the synthesis and overview discussion with the analysis from the source materials.

 
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The Pros And Cons Of Addiction

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Addictions come in many forms and almost always involve a complex three-way interaction between the person, the object of the addiction (e.g., drugs, gambling, chocolate), and the societal context of the addiction. This complex interaction raises a controversial social question: Is addiction always a bad thing? Although there is often a significant amount of social stigma attached to addictions, and popular media often focuses on the treatment and prevention of addiction, there may also be associated positive qualities of addictive substances and behaviors.

For your initial post, the class will be split into two groups. Please see below for your assigned topic group.

 

Last name begins with:

A through L: Initial post will be written on a specific substance that has addictive potential (e.g., alcohol, cocaine, ibogaine, marijuana, ayahuasca, MDMA) of your choice.

 

Begin your initial post by choosing either a substance or a behavior with addictive potential based on your assigned group. To create a meaningful and interesting discussion, it would behoove you to choose a substance or behavior that has not already been addressed in the discussion board. For this discussion, you must explain both the positive and negative potential of addiction to your chosen substance or behavior. Therefore, you must choose a substance or behavior that presents both positive and negative potential outcomes.

Research your substance or behavior providing at least two peer-reviewed resources to support any claims made. In your post, construct clear and concise arguments using evidence-based psychological concepts and theories to create a brief scenario or example of a situation in which your chosen addiction provides both positive and negative potential outcomes for a subject. Integrate concepts developed from different content domains to support your arguments. Evaluate and comment on the reliability and generalizability of the specific articles and research findings you have chosen to support your arguments. Explain how the APA’s Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct might be used to guide your decisions as a psychology professional if you were assigned to consult with the subject in the situation you have created.

 
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Planning Your Visit Guidelines, healthcare policy

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Planning Your Visit Guidelines

Graded Assignment 2

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to: (a) identify and articulate a plan for a legislative/policymaking visit (CO #2); (b) deliver a message and ask/recommendations (CO #2, 3), and (c) communicate ideas in a clear, succinct, and scholarly manner. (CO #3)

Course Outcomes

This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

(CO #2) Employ strategies to affect the development, implementation, and consequences of policies at the institutional, local, national, and international levels. (PO 4, 8, 10)

(CO #3) Communicate with policymakers to advocate for effective policies that affect nurses and nursing, consumers, or the health care system. (PO 2, 3,10)

(CO #4) Analyze the historical, ethical, and political contexts of health care policy and the consequences of policy implementation. (PO 6, 10)

(CO #5) Advocate for institutional, local, national, and international policies that influence health care and its consumers and nurses and their nursing practice. (PO 2, 10)

Due Date: Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 5

Total Points: 175 points

Requirements

Assignment Criteria for Presentation

1.  Introduce your chosen policy issue, the current status, and an overview of your plan for a legislative visit.

2.  Articulate key strategies involved in your plan, message, and recommendations under each of the Planning Your Visit Ungraded Worksheet 2 sections using headings in your paper.

3.  Provide an analysis of empirical evidence supporting your approach strategies including plan, message, and follow-up.

4.  Provide specific examples of the impact and/or importance of a successful visit and follow-up to nursing.

5.  Provide concluding statements summarizing the content.

6.  Paper will be five (5) pages, excluding title and reference pages, and in APA format 6th edition.

Preparing the Paper

Following completion of Planning Your Visit Ungraded Worksheet 2, develop a plan for visiting your policymaker, including the message/ask, and the recommendation(s) you will deliver. Include a minimum of five (5) classic references or current references (published within the past 5 years) that support your plan, the message, recommendations, and follow-up.

Category Points % Description
Introduction and Conclusion 35 20 Introduction clearly introduces your policy-priority issue. Concluding statements summarize content.
Key Strategies 40 22 Articulate key strategies involved in your plan, message, and recommendations under each of the Planning Your Visit Ungraded Worksheet 2 sections using headings in your paper.
Empirical Evidence 35 20 Provide an analysis of empirical evidence supporting your approach strategies including plan, message, and follow-up.
Specific Examples 35 20 Provide specific examples of the impact and/or importance of a successful visit and follow-up to nursing.
APA Format 15 9 Text, title page, and references are consistent with APA format 6th edition.
Writing Quality 15 9 Rules of grammar, word usage, sentence and paragraph format, and punctuation are followed. Paper length appropriate.
 
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MN552 Discussion Board: Differentiation And Management Of Abdomen

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No Plegarism please,  will be checked with Turnitin. 

Will need minimum of 300 words, APA Style, double spaced, times new romans, font 12, and and (3 references with intext citations )

 

Please select a disorder of the abdomen (cholecystitis) and answer the following questions:

  1. What are the presenting symptoms?
  2. How is it distinguished from other similar disorders (assessment findings, common in particular age/sex or ethnic group, etc.)?
  3. What is your first intervention?
  4. How will you confirm the diagnosis?
  5. What is the appropriate treatment?
  6. Write a prescription to treat the illness (if applicable or refer to appropriate specialty if needed) that includes (patient name, date, name of drug, dose, and strength, quantity to dispense, directions of how often to take the medicine, and number of refills).
  7. When will you schedule a follow-up appointment and what is your plan on the follow up visit?
 
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Future of Nursing discussion 2 response

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Please also respond to the peers discussion APA with reference

DQ4

After reviewing the “Nursing and Health Reform” document I have noticed at least two standouts that have impacted me in some way whether it be indirect or directly. These two provisions being:

Section 5202 Nursing student loan program—Updates the loan amounts for the Nursing Student Loan program and after 2012 the Secretary (of the Department of Health and Human Services) has discretion to adjust this amount based on cost of attendance increases.

Section 5302 Training opportunities for direct care workers—Establishes a 3-year grant program under which an institution of higher education can subsidize training of individuals at that institution who are willing to serve as direct care workers in a long-term or chronic care setting for at least two years after completion of their training.

Both provisions have played a roll in how my place of employment has changed some of it’s business strategies. Now with that said first and foremost I am a new graduate nurse, have not been working for longer than a month, and I truly still have no idea how the PPACA works of influences healthcare corporations such as Banner Health.

What I can say that since the passing of this bill with it’s provisions I have just noticed a couple changes within Banner. When it comes to the first provision Section 5202. Banner Health has changed their school loan policies. Now to enroll it is a first come first serve waiting basis and it is dependent upon how many classes you are taking. Before at Banner you could just apply and receive aide I believe their may have been stipulations before but now everyone gets access but not everyone who applies will receive it.

The second provision I mentioned Section 5302 I believe is a great way to help new graduates become employed however, I know Banner Health no longer does these contracts. At least not at my facility. Now Banner has a whole new program one that is aimed at retention and still allows new nurses to receive training. I believe the issue with this provision that led to Banner changing their methods was this could lead to nurse burn out. While yes there is a contract to work for two years. These nurses may not have truly like their place of employment and by the time their two years were up they were just done with the nursing profession. Thus, I believe this is what lead Banner Health to create a new hire program that is aimed at helping train and retain nursing staff.

I feel as thought the PPACA has done a lot of good and has many provisions that I believe can help many. However, I believe there is a lot of wiggle room for corporations to continue to do what they want to either meet the provisions or amend them and make them better.

Reference:

https://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.wocn.org/resource/re…

DQ5

The Affordable Care Act affects the field of nursing in various ways as it includes a number of ambitious reforms that are based on the employer-sponsored insurance system and establishes new requirements for employers, healthcare providers, insurance companies as well as the individual patients. It is anticipated to address three key areas of access to health insurance, delivery of care and healthcare costs. According to Blumenthal, Abrams, and Nuzum (2015), the introduction and adoption of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was aimed at increasing access to nurses, improving the nursing workforce, providing financial assistance to health institution workers and education advancements and the underserved areas. Among the provisions, increasing the number of nurses within healthcare is a key provision which has had grant programs established for the health institutions as well as the training programs to address the various health care concerns. The grant health organizations and the training programs for physicians focus on providing personalized training to the nurses in order to enhance the delivery of health care to patients.

Further, to ensure that the number of nurses is sufficient, the federal loans have been increased whose target is the nursing students to aid them manage the education costs and successfully complete their nursing course without financial constraints. Another key provision is the expansion of public programs in that the ACA provides for the extension of Medicaid to all individuals with incomes that go up to 138% of the federal poverty-level as dictated by the regulated gross income (Frean, Gruber, & Sommers, 2017). This expansion establishes a new minimum Medicaid eligibility-criteria level for adults and gets rid of the program’s limitation that prohibits adults without dependent children from registering in the program. These provisions impact the nursing practice in a positive approach in that it enables for nurses to advance their education which subsequently results to decreased mortality rates and enhanced quality of care delivery.

References

Blumenthal, D., Abrams, M., & Nuzum, R. (2015). The affordable care act at 5 years.

Frean, M., Gruber, J., & Sommers, B. D. (2017). Premium subsidies, the mandate, and Medicaid expansion: Coverage effects of the Affordable Care Act. Journal of Health Economics, 53, 72-86.

DQ6

With the passage of the patient protection and affordable care act (PPACA) in 2010 by president Obama, a lot of transformation have been initiated into the healthcare system. The transformation brought by this new law will have an impact on providers, consumers, insurers, payment policy etc. The affordable care act created an influx of patients who where previously uninsured into the healthcare. The boom in patient activity has left many hospitals short staffed, forcing longer wait times for patients in need of care – a potentially dangerous problem, especially in the emergency departments where time is of essence.

With the estimated 30 million Americans that are expected to gain health insurance through the affordable care act (Anderson, 2014), there will be an imbalance between demand and supply. Bradley university (2016) estimated the supply and demand of physicians to patients around 46,100 to 90,400. With the increase demand of physicians and an already existing workforce shortage within the nursing community, the policy makers recognized the need for an increased workforce. This led to the development of provisions aimed at increasing the number of nurses in few years. According the article “Nursing and Health Reform”, Some of the provisions that have impacted or will impact my nursing practice are sections 5404 – student workforce diversity grant and 5310 – Loan repayment and scholarship program.

SECTION 5404 – STUDENT WORKFORCE DIVERSITY GRANT: This section approves the award of grant to eligible entities to meet the costs of special projects to increase nursing education opportunities for individuals who are from disadvantaged background by providing student scholarship or stipends; stipends for diploma or associate degree nurses to enter a bridge or degree completion program. This provision has impacted my nursing practice as I have received some grants for this RN-BSN program.

SECTION 5310 – LOAN REPAYMENT AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: This program offers registered nurses substantial assistance to repay educational loans in exchange for services in eligible facilities located in areas experiencing a shortage of nurses. Through this program, 60% of the participant’s total qualifying loan balance are paid for in two years and additional 25% of the original balance for an optional third year (Benefits.gov, 2017). It helps in recruitment and retention of professional nurses that are dedicated to providing healthcare to underserved populations. This provision will impact my nursing practice in the future.

Anderson, A. (2014). The Impact of the Affordable Care Act on the Health Care Workforce. Retrieved from https://www.heritage.org

Benefit.gov (2017). Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program. Retrieved from https://www.benefits.gov

Bradley University (2016). How the Affordable Care Act Affected Nursing retrieved from https://www.onlinedegrees.bradley.edu

Wound Ostomy and Incontinence Nurses Society. (2013). Nursing and Health Reform. Retrieved from https://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.wocn.org/resource/re…

 
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the Literature Review, writing homework help

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1. discussion :

Gathering Data: Describe your intended method of gathering data for your sub questions. List each sub question separately and explain what you will do to gather that data.Respond to two of your classmates. Read carefully their descriptions of the methods to gather data. Can you walk in their shoes and replicate the study EXACTLY as they describe it? Offer suggestions and comments.When responding to discussion topics, copy the information requested and respond below it. If there are multiple questions, separate each accordingly. Avoid a phrase or sentence that does nothing to add to their presentation. Your discussion is important to the writer of the 1st Post.

2. essay writing:

Write and submit a draft of Chapter 2, the Literature Review, including headings appropriate to the content. Take notes from the sources and organize them according to content themes.

  • Introductory paragraph

Begin with an introductory paragraph and place the informative thesis statement at the end of that first paragraph. The thesis statement is the major focus of the literature review chapter. All paragraphs relate in some way to that thesis statement.

  • Body paragraphs

Each body paragraph must begin with a topic sentence and end with a concluding sentence. See See pp. 183-184 of the Writing the Winning Thesis or Dissertation textbook. Every paragraph must contain information you have read in sources. Do not use more than 10% quotes in the entire chapter. Every paragraph must have citations for all paraphrased information. Do not use any of your own opinions or experiences. This is purely information from researched sources.

  • Concluding paragraph

End with a concluding paragraph that begins with a restatement of your thesis sentence that you used in the introduction. Add nothing new to the conclusion. It is a summary of the body paragraphs.

3. essay writing:

research design proposal in the following format:

  • Introductory paragraph:

State your major and sub research questions that you are attempting to answer in your capstone project. Then identify your research design and how that design accommodates your purpose.

  • Body paragraphs:

Plan of Action: Describe your plan of action based upon how your research design relates to your project.

Research Methodology for Data Collection for Research and Applied Projects: Introduce each sub question and explain in the paragraph how you will answer it. Take the reader step-by-step as you do your research. Explain what your sources of information are.

Research Methodology for Creative Projects: Introduce each sub question. Explain what you plan to do to achieve the goals you have set for your Creative Project. Will you write something, draw something, or compose something to fulfill the need expressed in your sub questions? You may have to customize the procedures for achieving your goals if you are producing a Creative Project; contact your mentor for assistance.

  • Concluding paragraph:Organization and Analysis of Data: Explain how you will organize, then analyze the data leading to your project.
 
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Medication Reconciliation

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After formulating a clearly defined plan for a gap analysis, the next logical step is to conduct the gap analysis. The gap analysis will shed additional light on the details of the current-state workflow and provide directions for transitioning into the future-state workflow.

At this stage in the Course Project, you will conduct your gap analysis, which you planned throughout Weeks 3–5. You will also finalize your draft of the current-state workflow in Visio using the information you collect during your gap analysis.

To prepare for Part 2 of the Course Project:

  • Review your Gap Analysis Plan (Part 1 of the Course Project) and prepare any necessary recording documents and meeting/observation arrangements with the individuals involved in the workflow.
  • Conduct the gap analysis. Observe and consult with individuals in your organization who are involved in the workflow.
  • Analyze the data you gathered and whether or not it meets the goals and objectives you set in your Gap Analysis Plan (Part 1 of the Course Project).
  • Interpret the meanings and implications of the data you collected. Consider how the workflow issues relate to electronic health records (EHRs) and one or more specific meaningful use objectives.
  • Examine your Visio draft of the current-state workflow. Consider how the draft aligns with the data you collected in your gap analysis. You will also receive feedback from your colleagues in Week 6.
  • Begin revising your Visio draft of the current-state workflow based on your gap analysis. Remember to update the information in the swimlane. In addition, prepare to write a detailed description of your Visio workflow.

To complete Part 2 of the Course Project:

  1. Based on the information gathered in your gap analysis, create a finalized Visio model of the current-state workflow.
  2. Then, in a 3- to 4-page paper, respond to the following:
    • Explain the results of your gap analysis and how they address the goals you set in Part 1 of the Course Project. Identify the issues (gaps) within the current workflow.
    • Analyze how the issues you identified relate to EHRs and one or more meaningful use objectives.
    • Describe in detail the final version of your Visio model of the current-state workflow. Include in your description an explanation of the swimlane (who completes each step). In addition, identify where the workflow gaps exist.
    • Explain how you changed your Visio draft based on the feedback you will have received from your colleagues in the Week 6 Discussion and the information you gathered during your gap analysis.
  3. In a reference list, cite a minimum of three scholarly references (with APA citations) you used to conduct your gap analysis and create your current-state workflow model.

Part 2 of the Course Project, including both the paper and the current-state workflow model in Visio, is due by Day 7 ofWeek 7.

 
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Case Study: Healing And Autonomy

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Case Study: Healing and Autonomy

Mike and Joanne are the parents of James and Samuel, identical twins born eight years ago. James is currently suffering from acute glomerulonephritis, kidney failure. James was originally brought into the hospital for complications associated with a strep throat infection. The spread of the A streptococcus infection led to the subsequent kidney failure. James’ condition was acute enough to warrant immediate treatment. Usually cases of acute glomerulonephritis caused by strep infection tend to improve on their own, or with an antibiotic. However, James also had elevated blood pressure and enough fluid buildup that required temporary dialysis to relieve.

The attending physician suggested immediate dialysis. After some time of discussion with Joanne, Mike informs the physician that they are going to forego the dialysis and place their faith in God. Mike and Joanne had been moved by a sermon their pastor had given a week ago, and also had witnessed a close friend regain mobility when she was prayed over at a healing service after a serious stroke. They thought it more prudent to take James immediately to a faith healing service instead of putting James through multiple rounds of dialysis. Yet Mike and Joanne agreed to return to the hospital after the faith healing services later in the week, and in hopes that James would be healed by then.

Two days later the family returned, and was forced to place James on dialysis, as his condition had deteriorated. Mike felt perplexed and tormented by his decision to not treat James earlier. Had he not enough faith? Was God punishing him or James? To make matters worse, James kidneys had deteriorated such that his dialysis was now not a temporary matter, and was in need of a kidney transplant. Crushed and desperate, Mike and Joanne immediately offered to donate one of their own kidneys to James, but they were not compatible donors. Over the next few weeks, amidst daily rounds of dialysis, some of their close friends and church members also offered to donate a kidney to James. However, none of them were tissue matches.

James’ nephrologist called to schedule a private appointment with Mike and Joanne. James was stable, given the regular dialysis, but would require a kidney transplant within the year. Given the desperate situation, the nephrologist informed Mike and Joanne of a donor that was an ideal tissue match, but as of yet had not been considered—James’ brother Samuel.

Mike vacillates and struggles to decide whether he should have his other son Samuel lose a kidney, or perhaps wait for God to do a miracle this time around. Perhaps this is where the real testing of his faith will come in? “This time around, it is a matter of life and death, what could require greater faith than that?” Mike reasons.

Write a 1,200-1,500 word analysis of “Case Study: Healing and Autonomy.” In light of the readings, be sure to address the following questions:

  1. Under      the Christian narrative and Christian vision, what sorts of issues are      most pressing in this case study?
  2. Should      the physician allow Mike to continue making decisions that seem to him to      be irrational and harmful to James?
  3. According      to the Christian narrative and the discussion of the issues of treatment      refusal, patient autonomy, and organ donation in the topic readings, how      might one analyze this case?
  4. According      to the topic readings and lecture, how ought the Christian think about      sickness and health? What should Mike as a Christian do? How should he      reason about trusting God and treating James?

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

 
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