Psychopathology and Diagnosis

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Discussion 1: Impact of Mainstream Focus on Psychopathology and Diagnosis

(Psychopathology and Diagnosis)

Diagnosis and the description of mental health issues have recently become ubiquitous in the media. One of the reasons for this new emergence of the topic of mental health in the mainstream media is because of worldwide traumatic events. Many tragic events covered in the media are centered on one or two individuals who have committed acts of violence. Unfortunately, most of these individuals have had a history of mental illness. This aspect of the tragedy then becomes the focus of analysis within the media. From this point of reference, reporters and journalists educate the public on mental health issues. However, these tragedies could be an opportunity to educate the public about the facts related to mental illness. Unfortunately, the media discussions about mental illness often result in attaching a stigma to mental illness and to the population suffering from mental illness.

 

As a clinical social worker, you need to be aware of the impact of the entry of psychopathology and diagnosis in mainstream public discourses. You also need to think about how the media could help eliminate or mitigate the stigma attached to mental illness in the mind of the general population.

 

·      Post an explanation of your thoughts on how psychopathology and diagnosis have entered mainstream public discourse.

 

·      Then explain the potential negative and positive impact of this mainstream discourse on those living with a psychiatric diagnosis.

 

·      Briefly explain the DSM-5’s organization and its dimensional approach to diagnosing and its possible impact on society’s view of mental disorders.

 

·      Be sure to include specific examples to the mainstream media (e.g., television or magazine reports, television shows) in your post.

 

Support your post with specific references to the resources. Be sure to provide full APA citations for your references.

 

 

References (use 3 or more)

 

American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing.

  • “Preface” (pp. xli–xliv)

 

Krueger, R. F., & Bezdjian, S. (2009). Enhancing research and treatment of mental disorders with dimensional concepts: Toward DSM-V and ICS-11. World Psychiatry, 8(1), 3–6.

 

Discussion 2:
Historical Divides and Ethical Obligations Within Social Work

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) specifies the ethics and values of the profession in their Code of Ethics. Section 6.04 of the Code of Ethics (1999) states:

Social workers should engage in social and political action that seeks to ensure that all people have equal access to the resources, employment, services, and opportunities they require to meet their basic human needs and to develop fully. Social workers should be aware of the impact of the political arena on practice and should advocate for changes in policy and legislation to improve social conditions in order to meet basic human needs and promote social justice.(Preamble, p. 8)

 

With the requirement of social and political action among social workers, there is little political activity among clinical social workers. Why? What barriers exist that prevent social workers from fulfilling this ethical obligation?

 

What does it mean to be a macro social worker? A micro social worker? Do these differentiations have any real meaning? If not, why is this language used when referring to the social work profession?

 

In this Discussion, you will look at the obligation of social workers to engage in political action in their practice and discuss why there appear to be different perceptions of the responsibility for political action among social work professionals.

·      Post an analysis of historical divides (such as the schism between Jane Addams and Mary Richmond) and historical influences on current social work practice with respect to policy advocacy and action.

 

·      Do such schisms exist in contemporary social work?

 

·      If you think these divides exist, how do they prevent social workers from fulfilling their ethical obligation(s)?

 

·      Are they important differentiations?

 

References (use 3 or more)

 

Jansson, B. S. (2018). Becoming an effective policy advocate: From policy practice to social justice. (8th ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning Series.

  • Chapter 1, “Joining a Tradition of Social Reform” (pp. 3–31)

 

Community Toolbox. (2016). Chapter 5 Section 1: Strategies for community change and improvement: An overview. Retrieved from http://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/assessment/promotion-strategies/overview/main

 

Hill, K. M., Ferguson, S. M., & Erickson, C. (2010). Sustaining and strengthening a macro identity: The association of macro practice social work. Journal of Community Practice, 18(4), 513–527. doi:10.1080/10705422.2010.519684

 

Jacobson, W. B. (2001). Beyond therapy: Bringing social work back to human services reform. Social Work, 46(1), 51–61.

 
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Need Response To Below Posting

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Need Response To Below Posting

(Need Response To Below Posting)

APA  format 1.5 pages Masters program Due March 8,2018 by 8pm 3 references 1 from Walden University Library

Case Study

C.S. was a 49 year old female with severe peripheral arterial disease (PAD) who had underwent numerous operations to reestablish circulation in her legs. I was taking care of her every few months or so when her stent would clot off or she would need another bypass in her legs. She took her Plavix and aspirin daily and could not understand why she was continuing to have problems.

Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Pharmacogenetics

Clopidogrel (Plavix) is a prodrug, meaning is must be converted by the liver into its active form using the cytochrome P-450 enzyme system (Arcangelo, Peterson, Wilbur & Reinhold, 2017).  The most active enzyme in the metabolism of this drug is the CYP2C19 enzyme (Polasek, 2011). After conversion, it works to decrease platelet activation and subsequent aggregation and is commonly used in stroke, cardiac, and PAD patients. The binding of the active metabolite is not reversible and continues for the lifespan of the platelet (7-10 days), therefore it is important to stop the drug 7-10 days before procedures like surgery (Drugs.com, 2012).

Pharmacogenetics is the study of how an individual’s genotype effects how they respond to the drug (Arcangelo, Peterson, Wilbur & Reinhold, 2017).  As a drug that relies on the body to produce the active metabolite, Clopridogrel depends upon a “healthy” or un-mutated CYP2C19 enzyme. Some populations carry an allele that decreases or even stops the activity of the CYP2C19 enzyme and subsequently makes drugs like Clopidogrel much less effective (Han et al., 2015).  This can account for up to a 70% variability in the response to Clopidogrel and may be the reason C. S. is experiencing repeated stent thrombosis (Polasek, 2011). The availability of genetic testing can help practitioners individualize drug regimens to optimize care for patients like C.S. (Scott, 2012).

Plan of Care(Need Response To Below Posting)

For C.S., genetic testing might benefit her if it is available and affordable on her insurance plan. I would see if her family history includes PAD and if her family had issues with stent thrombosis as well. If genetic testing is not an option, changing her medication regime to something that does not rely on the CYP2C19 enzyme, such as ticagrelor (Brilinta), would be recommended. With any platelet inhibitor, she must be educated on the risk of bleeding and bleeding precautions for home. To reduce the risk of drug-herb interactions on bleeding time, I would screen her home med list for over the counter supplements such as Omega-3, garlic, ginger, etc. that may interact with the medication and increase bleeding risk (Arcangelo, Peterson, Wilbur & Reinhold, 2017).

References

Arcangelo, V. P., Peterson, A. M., Wilbur, V. & Reinhold, J. A.  (Eds.). (2017). Pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice: A practical approach (4th ed.). Ambler, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Drugs.com. (2012). Plavix. Retrieved from https://www.drugs.com/pro/plavix.html

Han, Y., Lv, H., Liu, X., Dong, Q., Yang, X., Li, S., & … Xu, J. (2015). Influence of genetic polymorphisms on clopidogrel response and clinical outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke CYP2C19 genotype on clopidogrel response. CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics, 21(9), 692-697. doi:10.1111/cns.12426

Polasek, T. M. (2011). Beyond CYP2C19–A new chapter in Clopidogrel pharmacogenomics. Journal of Pharmacy Practice & Research, 41(1), 14-16.

Scott, S. A. (2011). Personalizing medicine with clinical pharmacogenetics. Genetics in Medicine, 13(12), 987–995. http://doi.org/10.1097/GIM.0b013e318238b38c

 
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comprehensive care plan

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create a comprehensive care plan for acute/chronic care, health and medicine homework help

(comprehensive care plan)

Question description

Please use the case study of heart attack upload, to provided case studies that focused on cardiovascular disorders. You will pick one of these cases to analyze and create a comprehensive care plan for acute/chronic care, disease prevention, and health promotion for that patient and disorder. Your care plan should be based on current best practices and supported with citations from current literature, such as systematic reviews, published practice guidelines, standards of care from specialty organizations, and other research based resources that are no later than 5 years old. In addition, you will provide a detailed scientific rationale that justifies the inclusion of this evidence in your plan. Your paper should adhere to APA format for title page, headings, citations, and references. The paper should be no more than 10 pages typed excluding title page and references. Some critical point to include in the case analyze are:

1. The patient just had a heart attack and he was treated for it emergently in the ER/hospital.  Many of you need to recall that when a patient is sent to his primary care giver after such an event, a thorough review of the system that is in trouble is completed.

So you should mostly be focusing on the cardiac issues.  That is why the ER doc sent him your way – for long term management of the heart.  The ER doc did not review all of his medications and place him on everything that he needs to be on – that is for you to do and determine.

So that is my first focus – how does his heart look?  well, look at the blood pressure – it is horrible.  So his tenormin is no good and either needs to be changed or increased or something added.

2. Recent history – he had stents placed.  He is only on baby aspirin -That is no longer the standard of care with stent placement. This guy needs to be on clopidogrel or some such blood thinner to avoid complications with his stents forming clots.  That is a lifetime deal – so he needs education about the medication changes, why you are changing them, what they are and how to take them.  He will need some good followup care instructions, and he will need to be strongly advised against stopping the medications for any reason. I would also explore his ability to get the medications and have a steady supply because he might have issues and maybe that is why he is reluctant to maintain them.

4. Then discuss some of his other issues in the overall picture of heart problems – possibly his weight – which at 220 pounds and 5’10” he is not too horribly overweight although his BMI ranks him at obese – just barely.  He could stand to lose 20-30 lbs. largely because he is android obese – tends to hold the excess weight around his midline.

5.  Diabetes needs to be regularly monitored and I would review this with him.  His hgA1C is 7.5 which likely means he averages blood sugar counts of between 150-175.  He may need to revert to insulin to control his sugars if he is not able to control diet enough to allow his glucophage to work. The glucophage will not do all the work – he has to help.

  • Demonstrated an evidence-based approach to address to the above key issues identified in the case study.
  • Please use the uploaded the case study to create the care plan.

Criteria:(comprehensive care plan)

  • Case Study Evaluation
    • Analyze the disorder addressing the following elements: pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, progression trajectory, diagnostic testing, and treatment options.
    • Differentiate the disorder from normal development.
    • Discuss the physical and psychological demands the disorder places on the patient and family.
    • Explain the key concepts that must be shared with the patient and family to achieve optimal disorder management and outcomes.
    • Identify key interdisciplinary team personnel needed and how this team will provide care to achieve optimal disorder management and outcomes.
    • Interpret facilitators and barriers to optimal disorder management and outcomes.
    • Describe strategies to overcome the identified barriers.
  • Care Plan Synthesis
    • Design a comprehensive and holistic recognition and planning for the disorder.
    • Address how the patient’s socio-cultural background can potentially impact optimal management and outcomes.
    • Demonstrate an evidence-based approach to address key issues identified in the case study.
    • Formulate a comprehensive but tailored approach to disorder management.
Criteria Weight
Case Study Evaluation

  • Analyzed the disorder addressing the following elements: pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, progression trajectory, diagnostic testing, and treatment options.
  • Differentiated the disorder from normal development.
  • Discussed the physical and psychological demands the disorder places on the patient and family.
  • Explained the key concepts that must be shared with the patient and family to achieve optimal disorder management and outcomes.
  • Identified key interdisciplinary team personnel needed and how this team will provide care to achieve optimal disorder management and outcomes.
  • Interpreted facilitators and barriers to optimal disorder management and outcomes
  • Described strategies to overcome the identified barriers.
  

10

10

10

10

10

10

10
Care Plan Synthesis

  • Designed a comprehensive and holistic recognition and planning for the disorder.
  • Addressed how the patient’s socio-cultural background can potentially impact optimal management and outcomes.
  • Demonstrated an evidence-based approach to address key issues identified in the case study.
  • Formulated a comprehensive but tailored approach to disorder management.
  

20

20

20

10
APA Style/Format: Free of grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Citations and references are written in correct APA Style. 10
Total 150
 
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Experimental Designs Worksheet

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Experimental Designs Worksheet

(Experimental Designs Worksheet)

Fill in the Blank

Using the terms listed below, complete the following:

 

  1. ___________ group receives treatment in an experimental design.
  2. ___________ group does not receive treatment in an experimental design.
  3. A ___________ design has many observations on a single case or a few subjects.
  4. When separate groups of subjects receive different levels of the independent variable, this is referred to as _____________ design.
  5. When all subjects receive all levels of the independent variable, this is referred to as ____________ design.
  6. When the researcher measures a behavior that needs to be changed and then applies therapy and measures the behavior again, this is referred to as _____________ design.
  7. When the researcher measures a behavior that needs to be changed, applies therapy and measures the behavior again, and then removes the treatment and measures the behavior again, this is referred to as ______________ design.
  8. When the criterion outcome changes over time this is referred to as _______________ design.
  9. When measuring several behaviors or several people with baseline periods of varying lengths and an independent variable occurs, this is referred to as a ______________ design.
  10. When subjects are not randomly assigned and not all variables are under the control of the presenter, this is referred to as ______________ design.

 

A. Multiple Baseline                   B. Small n                                 C. AB

D. Control                                 E. Experimental                         F. ABA

G. Between Subject                   H. Quasi-Experimental               I. Changing Criterion

J. Within Subject

 

 

Matching(Experimental Designs Worksheet)

Read the following scenarios and match each scenario with the correct type of experimental design.

 

  1. _____ Two classes of children are studied regarding the effects of a new teaching method in science.  One group received the new method of instruction, while the other group uses the standard, traditional method of instruction. Both classes are measures for achievement before and after the teaching methods.

 

  1. _____ Divide your subjects in half.  One group receives one treatment of the independent variable and the other group receives a different treatment of the independent variable. Subjects were all told they were going to see a video of a therapist’s session after which they would rate the quality of the session. The groups differed in that the subjects in one group were told that prior evaluations indicated that the therapist was effective whereas subjects in the other group were told that the evaluations indicated the therapist was not effective. These different subjects were used for the two levels of the independent variable: subjects were in either the “effective therapist” or the “ineffective therapist” condition.

 

  1. _____ All subjects perform at all levels of the independent variable.  Subjects diagnosed as having attention deficit disorder were each tested on a concentration task after receiving medication. All subjects were tested four times, once after receiving one of the four doses. Each subject was tested under eachof the four levels of the independent variable-dose of medication.
  2. _____ A small group is measured for the amount of anxiety they experience in math class (baseline).  They are taught a relaxation method and measured again to measure anxiety in math class.

 

  1. _____ To study verbal commands in canines, during week 1 the baseline is recorded for how many times a dog chased a cat.  During week 2, dog was verbally scolded (treatment) when the dog chased the cat, and the chasing behavior was recorded.  During week 3, the chasing behavior was recorded without the verbal scolding (treatment).

 

A. Between-Subjects Design                  B. AB Design                            C. Quasi-Experimental Design

D. ABA Design                                      E. Within-Subjects Design

 

 
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Discipline-Based Literature Review

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Discipline-Based Literature Review Week three assignment PSY 640 instruction

 

(Discipline-Based Literature Review)

 

In this assignment, you will choose three general topics of interest to you related to psychological assessment from the list below.

 

·         Infants and preschool-aged children

 

·         Children ages 5 through 12 years

 

·         Children with neurodevelopmental disorders

 

·         Neuropsychological assessment of adolescents

 

·         Children and adolescents with anxiety disorders

 

·         Children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder

 

·         Adolescents with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder

 

·         Adults with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder

 

·         Intellectual assessment of adults

 

·         Individuals with schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders

 

·         Individuals with obsessive-compulsive and related disorders

 

·         Individuals with intellectual disabilities

 

·         Individuals with autism spectrum disorders

 

·         Individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder

 

·         Individuals with depressive disorders

 

·         Individuals with neurocognitive disorders

 

·         Individuals with hearing impairments

 

·         Individuals with visual impairments

 

·         Gifted individuals

 

·         Individuals who have served in the military

 

Research five peer-reviewed articles in the Ashford University Library that were published within the last 15 years, including a minimum of one article for each of your three chosen topics. In your paper, begin with an introduction that describes the role of assessment in diagnosis and treatment. Using your researched articles, compare at least two psychological or educational tests and/or assessment procedures for each of the topics chosen. Analyze and describe the psychometric methodologies employed in the development and/or validation of the tests and/or assessment procedures associated with each of the three topics. Debate any relevant approaches to assessment of the constructs being evaluated by any tests and assessments you described. Include an analysis of any challenges related to assessing individuals from diverse social and cultural backgrounds for each of the three topics. Conclude by evaluating the ethical and professional issues that influence the interpretation of testing and assessment data. You may cite from your textbook to assist you in the development of your introduction and the conclusion of your paper; however, the textbook cannot count as one of the five required peer-reviewed articles.

 

Writing the Literature Review
The Literature Review:

 

  • Must be 6 to 8 double-spaced pages in length (not including title or references pages) and must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
  • Must include a title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must begin with an introduction that describes the role of assessment in diagnosis and treatment.
  • Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
  • Must end with a conclusion that summarizes your evaluation addressing the current use of psychological tests and the role of assessment in diagnosis and treatment.
  • Must use at least five peer-reviewed sources published within the last 15 years, all of which come from the Ashford University Library.
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..

 

 
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Expression Of Emotions

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Expression Of Emotions

(Expression Of Emotions)

The expression of emotions is a fundamental aspect of human communication and experience. Emotions serve as the palette of our inner lives, painting the canvas of our interactions and shaping the contours of our relationships. From joy to sorrow, anger to love, the spectrum of emotions is vast and nuanced.

Facial expressions play a crucial role in conveying emotions, with subtle changes in muscle movements communicating volumes. A smile can illuminate a room with happiness, while furrowed brows may reveal deep concentration or concern. Beyond the face, body language, tone of voice, and gestures contribute to the rich tapestry of emotional expression.

Emotions are not only personal but also communal, fostering connections and empathy among individuals. Shared laughter strengthens bonds, while shared tears create a profound sense of unity. Cultural influences further shape how emotions are expressed and interpreted, adding layers of complexity to this universal language.

In the realm of art and literature, emotions find eloquent expression, allowing individuals to explore and reflect on the depth of human experience. Through creativity, we navigate the labyrinth of emotions, finding solace, inspiration, and a shared understanding of what it means to be human. Embracing and understanding our emotional landscape is key to fostering meaningful connections and a richer, more compassionate society.(Expression Of Emotions)

I need this assignment back tomorrow at 12pm EDT New York time 10/29/17 Sunday

The psychology of gender can be significantly influenced by interpersonal interactions and environment. You often learn to communicate emotionally from the people around you and the expected social norms in your community.

In this assignment, you will explore your own emotional development and how it has supported your gender expression. You will also learn how expression of emotions has an impact on relationships.

Using the module readings, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, research emotional development and gender expression.

Respond to the following:

  • Explain how the expression of emotion has affected your ability to have successful personal and professional relationships.
  • Describe what or who has influenced your ability to express emotions successfully.
  • Describe in which areas of your life you have struggled to communicate emotion. Describe what or who has contributed to the development of these challenges.

Be sure to provide personal examples and experiences along with research in support of your responses.

Write your initial response in 300–400 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

By the due date assigned, post your response to the appropriate Discussion Area. Through the end of the module, review and comment on at least two peers’ responses.

Grading Criteria and Rubric

All discussion assignments in this course will be graded using a rubric. Download the discussion rubric and carefully read it to understand the expectations.

 
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Theory Integration

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Theory Integration

(Theory Integration)

Please No Plagiarism and please include at least 2 sources.

Theory integration refers to the process of combining multiple theoretical perspectives or frameworks to create a more comprehensive understanding of a phenomenon. It involves synthesizing insights from different theories to address complex issues or phenomena from various angles. This approach acknowledges that no single theory can fully explain all aspects of a phenomenon and that different theories may offer complementary perspectives.

Through theory integration, researchers aim to develop a more holistic understanding that captures the nuances and complexities of real-world phenomena. By drawing on multiple theories, researchers can leverage the strengths of each approach while mitigating their individual limitations. This process often involves identifying commonalities, differences, and points of intersection among theories and then integrating them into a coherent framework.

Theory integration promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and fosters innovation by encouraging scholars to explore connections across diverse fields of study. It also enriches theoretical discourse by fostering dialogue and debate among scholars with different perspectives. Ultimately, theory integration enhances our capacity to generate insights, make predictions, and develop practical solutions to complex problems by leveraging the collective wisdom of multiple theoretical perspectives.

Theory Integration

In previous courses within your program, you studied counseling theories and developed the foundations of a personal theoretical counseling orientation. The next step in your development as a counselor is moving from theory selection to implementation and integration. Theory implementation highlights the artistry of counseling, meaning that there are factors you may encounter that may necessitate the integration of other theories into your main theoretical orientation. For instance, client factors such as degree of organization or disorganization as a system may require modifying your selected theory to best assist a couple or family. Personal factors, such as specific experiences within your own past relationships, also may sensitize or desensitize you to the relational issues presented by clients. The key then is recognizing these challenges to integrating theory and knowing how to mitigate them in order to provide the best and most effective service to clients possible while still retaining professional integrity concerning your theoretical orientation.

To prepare for this Discussion, select one of the theories demonstrated in the videos this week (either Bowenian or structural) to use for this assignment.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post by Day 4 a brief description of one challenge you may encounter if you attempted to integrate the theory you selected with your main theoretical orientation in your future practice. Then, explain how you might mitigate this challenge. Be specific.

 
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Intercultural Film Analysis Assignment

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Intercultural Film Analysis Assignment

(Intercultural Film Analysis Assignment)

Question description

Intercultural Film Analysis Assignment

Assignment Directions:

This film analysis is an important assignment because it allows you to apply the principles and concepts that you have learned in class: analyze your own reactions in order to understand your perceptions of the film; express yourself with clarity, style, and effectiveness; and develop and use good standards of college level writing and analysis.

The superior film analysis is an expression of your thoughts and emotions. The superior film analysis is thoughtful, honest, and careful. The superior film analysis is a well-composed, reasoned, and supported by course concepts.

There is no need to provide a film or plot summary – I have watched these films multiple times (any information that is not your own (for example: information from an online website, MUST be cited using an APA citation) or it is considered plagiarism.

Please follow guidelines for college-level writing; including a thesis statement, full paragraphs, transitions, introductory and closing paragraphs…

From the below list, please choose only one video (Can be assessed on youtube).

Step #1– Watch a video from the list below:

  • Forrest Gump (1994)
  • Inside Out (2015)
    • Assignment includes 8-9 clearly referenced examples from the film and an analysis that applies 8-9 concepts (at least one concept from each of the six designated areas) from our text to the examples (including definitions and page or chapter/section numbers). This analysis fully demonstrates understanding and the ability to apply course knowledge and information. Contains only minor grammatical or mechanical errors.

3. Silver Linings Playbook (2012)

4. Flight (2012)

5. The Sandlot (1993)

6. Larry Crowne (2011)

7. Mulan (1998)

8. Robert and Frank (2012)

9. Incredibles (2004)

Step #2- Write a 4-5 page (double-spaced) analysis paper that includes a minimum of one (1) concept from each of these 6 areas:

1. Conflict (Chapter 9)

2. Emotions (Chapter 7)

3. Nonverbal communication (Chapter 5)

4. Language (Chapter 4)

5. Listening (Chapter 6)

6. Close Relationships (Chapter 10)

Step #3- Analyze each examples from the film using the concepts presented in our textbook (making sure to apply at least one example from each of the six required areas) using the following process:

1. Identify an example from the film and briefly describe the scene.

2. Cite a text example that relates to this example – making sure to include the text definition and page number or section/chapter from our text.

3. Analyze the film example and demonstrate your understanding of the concept and how it relates to the example including your own insights and thoughts.

Note: Please highlight the related course concept, definition and page number or chapter/section number in bold or a different color.

Intercultural Film Analysis Assignment continued – page 2

Grading Rubric:

Superior

45-50 Assignment includes 10-12 clearly referenced examples from the film and an analysis that applies 10-12 concepts (at least one concept from each of the six designated areas) from our text to the examples (including definitions and page or chapter/section numbers). This analysis fully demonstrates understanding and the ability to apply course knowledge and information. Is free of grammar or mechanical errors.

Outstanding

Proficient

Developing

Beginning

25-29 Assignment includes 3 or less referenced examples from the film and an analysis that applies 3 or less concepts from our text to the examples (including definitions or page or chapter/section numbers). This analysis fails to demonstrate understanding and the ability to apply course knowledge and information. Contains many grammar or mechanical errors that interfere with comprehension.

Completing this this assignment will allow you to demonstrate your mastery of the following course goals:

Goal #2 (Identify variables contributing to interpersonal competence)

Goal #3 (Evaluate appropriate and effective behavior)

Goal #4 (Identify the characteristics of nonverbal communication)

Goal #7 (Identify effective listening skills)

Goal #11 (Compare cultural differences)

Checklist for an “A” Intercultural Film Analysis Assignment

  • Is your analysis paper 4-5 pages in length (double spaced)?
  • Do you analyze at least 12 communication examples from the film?
  • Does your assignment analyze each film example using a concept or theory (at least 12 text concepts applied) from our textbook?
  • Is each course concept/theory cited with a definition and page number?
  • Is each course concept highlighted in some way (different color, italics, bold…)?
  • Does your writing clear explain how and why each concept relates to each film example?
  • Is there a concept applied in your analysis from each of the six required areas?
  • Have you double checked your writing for mechanical, grammar and spelling errors?
  • Does your paper follow the guidelines for college-level writing including a thesis statement, full paragraphs, transitions, introductory and closing paragraphs…

Note: Remember, this paper serves as a “final exam” or capstone project for our class so make sure to put in your very best effort and proof your final draft before uploading.

Interpersonal Communication (COMM2050)

Checklist for an “A” Intercultural Film Analysis Assignment

Is your analysis paper 4-5 pages in length (double spaced)?

Do you analyze at least 12 communication examples from the film?

Does your assignment analyze each film example using a concept or theory (at least 12 text concepts applied) from our textbook?

Is each course concept/theory cited with a definition and page number?

Is each course concept highlighted in some way (different color, italics, bold…)?

Does your writing clear explain how and why each concept relates to each film example?

Is there a concept applied in your analysis from each of the six required areas?

Have you double checked your writing for mechanical, grammar and spelling errors?

Does your paper follow the guidelines for college-level writing including a thesis statement, full paragraphs, transitions, introductory and closing paragraphs…

Note: Remember, this paper serves as a “final exam” or capstone project for our class so make sure to put in your very best effort and proof your final draft before uploading

Interpersonal Communication (COMM2050)

Checklist for an “A” Intercultural Film Analysis Assignment

Is your analysis paper 4-5 pages in length (double spaced)?

Do you analyze at least 12 communication examples from the film?

Does your assignment analyze each film example using a concept or theory (at least 12 text concepts applied) from our textbook?

Is each course concept/theory cited with a definition and page number?

Is each course concept highlighted in some way (different color, italics, bold…)?

Does your writing clear explain how and why each concept relates to each film example?

Is there a concept applied in your analysis from each of the six required areas?

Have you double checked your writing for mechanical, grammar and spelling errors?

Does your paper follow the guidelines for college-level writing including a thesis statement, full paragraphs, transitions, introductory and closing paragraphs…

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The Primary Care Clinic

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Assignment 1: The Primary Care Clinic Due Week 4 And Worth 160 Points

(The Primary Care Clinic)

You are the manager of a new primary care clinic located about twenty five (25) miles outside of a small city (population of 50,000). With five (5) family physicians, two (2) nurse practitioners, two (2) physicians’ assistants (PAs), and twenty (20) clinical support staff consisting of RNs, LPNs, and CMAs, the clinic provides primary care services to a diverse community of people living and working outside the city limits.

Originally a rural area, the community has been growing and now includes promising opportunities in employment, education, and comfortable living spaces for young families. However, there are still many residents who struggle to make ends meet with older farms that have belonged to families for generations.     The central city includes two (2) large acute care facilities, and one (1) tertiary care facility that is known for its excellent pulmonary care. Both acute care hospitals provide the usual services such as labor and delivery, outpatient surgery, chronic diseases care, etc. and have fully equipped ancillary departments, such as lab and radiology. Up until this point, the residents have used the facilities’ emergency departments for routine illnesses and conditions when their private physicians were not readily available.  Write a five to seven (5-7) page paper in which you:

1.Analyze some of the key social, political, and economic factors that have led to the proliferation of urgent care facilities and primary care practices over the last 20-30 years.

2.Create a comprehensive mission statement for the clinic, and discuss how it will facilitate the provision of quality services.

3.Analyze and discuss one (1) or more directions the clinic might take to grow its business. Determine what factors you would consider when deciding what services to provide in-house and which ones to affiliate with other institutions.

4.Decide how you will determine if the clinic is meeting its goals. Identify three (3) performance measurements you could use to evaluate the success of the clinic’s services. Begin by naming a goal, and then identify a quantifiable measurement you could use for each to determine if you are coming close or falling short of the goal.

5.Determine how you would then address whatever opportunities for improvement seem to exist and what processes you would put in place.

6.Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.

7.Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements: a.Typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides. b.Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length. c.Include a reference page. Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.   The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

•Analyze the critical management issues, purpose, functions, and performance measures of different departments within healthcare organizations.

•Examine the political, economic, and social forces that have influenced the organizational foundations of the United States healthcare system.

•Explain how public policy has shaped the development of the U.S. healthcare system.

•Use technology and information resources to research issues in health services organization management.

•Write clearly and concisely about health services organization management using proper writing mechanics.

 
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Strategic Healthcare Policy Proposal

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Strategic Healthcare Policy Proposal

(Strategic Healthcare Policy Proposal)
In Their Request, Senior Leaders Have Asked For A Proposal Of Not More Than 2–4 Pages That Includes A Concise Policy Description (About One Paragraph), Practice Guidelines, And 3–5 Credible References To Relevant Research, Case Studies, Or Best Practices

Preparation

After reviewing your benchmark evaluation, senior leaders in the organization have asked you to draft a policy change proposal and practice guidelines addressing the benchmark metric for which you advocated action.

In their request, senior leaders have asked for a proposal of not more than 2–4 pages that includes a concise policy description (about one paragraph), practice guidelines, and 3–5 credible references to relevant research, case studies, or best practices that support your analysis and recommendations. You are also expected to be precise, professional, and persuasive in justifying the merit of your proposed actions.

When creating your policy and guidelines it may be helpful to utilize the template that your current care setting or organization uses. Your setting’s risk management or quality department could be a good resource for finding an appropriate template or format. If you are not currently in practice, or your care setting does not have these resources, there are numerous appropriate templates freely available on the Internet.

Proposal Requirements

Note: The tasks outlined below correspond to grading criteria in the scoring guide.

In your proposal, senior leaders have asked that you:

  • Explain why a change in organizational policy or practice guidelines is needed to address a shortfall in meeting a performance benchmark prescribed by applicable local, state, or federal health care laws or policies.
    • What is the current benchmark for the organization? What is the numeric score for the underperformance?
    • How might the benchmark underperformance be affecting the quality of care being provided or the operations of the organization?
    • What are the potential repercussions of not making any changes?
  • Recommend ethical, evidence-based strategies to resolve the performance issue.
    • What does the evidence-based literature suggest are potential strategies to improve performance for your targeted benchmark?
    • How would these strategies ensure improved performance or compliance with applicable local, state, or federal health care laws or policies?
    • How would you propose to apply these strategies in the context of your chosen professional practice setting?
    • How would you ensure that the application of these strategies is ethical and culturally inclusive?
    • Does your policy encompass the key components of your recommendations?
  • Analyze the potential effects of environmental factors on your recommended strategies.
    • What regulatory considerations could affect your recommended strategies?
    • What organizational resources could affect your recommended strategies (for example, staffing, finances, logistics, and support services)?
    • Are your policy and guidelines realistic in light of existing environmental factors?
  • Propose a succinct policy and guidelines to enable a team, unit, or the organization as a whole to implement recommended strategies to resolve the performance issue related to the relevant local, state, or federal health care policy or law.
  • Identify colleagues, individual stakeholders, or stakeholder groups who should be involved in further development and implementation of your proposed policy, guidelines, and recommended strategies.
    • Why is it important to engage these colleagues, individual stakeholders, or stakeholder groups?
    • Do your proposed guidelines help colleagues, individual stakeholders, or stakeholder groups understand how to implement your proposed policy?
    • How might engaging these colleagues, individual stakeholders, or stakeholder groups result in a better organizational policy and smoother implementation?
    • Are your proposal and recommended strategies realistic, given the care team, unit, or organization you are considering?
  • Communicate your proposed policy, guidelines, and recommended strategies in a professional and persuasive manner.
    • Write clearly and logically, using correct grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
  • Integrate relevant sources to support your arguments, correctly formatting source citations and references using current APA style.
    • Did you cite an additional 3–5 credible sources to support your analysis and recommendations?
 
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