Health & Medical

Create a 3-5-page submission in which you develop a PICO(T) question for a specific care issue and evaluate the evidence you locate, which could help to answer the question.PICO(T) is an acronym that helps researchers and practitioners define aspects of a potential study or investigation.It stands for:P – Patient/population/problem.I – Intervention.C – Comparison (of potential interventions, typically).O – Outcome(s).T – Time frame (if time frame is relevant).In your submission, make sure you address the following grading criteria:Define a practice issue to be explored via a PICO(T) approach.Identify sources of evidence that could be potentially effective in answering a PICO(T) question.Explain the findings from articles or other sources of evidence.Explain the relevance of the findings from chosen sources of evidence to making decision related to a PICO(T) question.Communicate using writing that is clear, logical, and professional with correct grammar and spelling using the current APA style.

Discuss the relationship among structure, profession, practice, and the individual in ways that reflect contemporary healthcare structure. Describe multistate licensure, including recent developments.Why are some States reluctant to adopt the Nurse Licensure Compact?What is the impact of different State licensure rules during a national emergency (like the pandemic)?Use current scholarly sources(within past 5 years) to support your assertions.

Write a 4-5 page paper detailing the issue and possible solutions that can be implemented in schools. Include a title page and reference list in APA 7th edition format.Statistics to show the severity of the issue.How does the issue affect the health of school-aged children?Why is the topic a problem for school-aged children?Are there certain populations more at risk?What has been done to address the issue?What still needs to be done?What do students need to know about the topic?What can school health educators do to address the issue?What can schools, as a whole, do to address the issue?

Ms. Vance, age 28 years, has noticed urgency, frequency, and dysuria recently, as well as an unusual odor to the urine. Urinalysis indicated a heavy concentration of Escherichia coli in the urine, some pus, and WBCs. Ms. T was prescribed antibiotics, which she took for the first few days. This seemed to give her relief, but she then stopped taking the medication. Within a few days, the symptoms returned, but she decided to “just live with it.”Question 1Explain why women are predisposed to cystitis.Question 2What preventive measures are important in reducing recurrence?Question 3Discuss other signs and symptoms that may indicate cystitisQuestion 4What potential problems may she experience if she does not adhere to the treatment prescribed?Mr. Rader, age 52 years, is undergoing a routine physical examination for his employer. During palpation of the prostate, the physician noted a hard nodule on the gland’s periphery. Lab tests revealed an elevated PSA level. The remainder of the examination did not reveal any other abnormalities.Question 1Using the information given, discuss the presentation of cancer of the prostate.Question 2Discuss the predisposing factors for prostate cancer and identify the high-risk groupsQuestion 3Discuss the variation in the growth and course of this type of cancer.Question 4Discuss how the decision to treat or not to treat is made early in the course of prostate cancer.Question 5If metastasis occurs, what additional manifestations will occur, and how will they be treated?Mr. Filstrup is a 38-year-old man in overall good health who has been complaining about an aching pain in his knees when working around the house and often when simply walking. He has noticed that his knees feel “hard” and tight. His history indicates that he has always been involved in athletics and was on the college football team, but recently family responsibilities and work have not made it easy for him to exercise.Question 1Relate Mr. Filstrup’s case history to the pathophysiology of osteoarthritis.Question 2How do anti-inflammatory drugs and analgesics help Mr. Filstrup deal with this form of arthritis? Why ismoderate, non–weight-bearing exercise recommended?Question 3What is the probable prognosis for Mr. Filstrup?

Instructions: Be sure to answer all parts of each question and respond in your own words. Your response should not mostly quote from other sources. Please provide a reference or works cited page for any references or citations you use throughout this written assignment. Expected word counts are provided for each question.Question: There are both biological and genetic factors and can affect a population’s health. One of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the United States is cardiovascular disease. The cardiovascular disease consists of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, stroke, heart attacks, and congestive heart failure. Please note, the following prompts are asking about biological and genetic factors, not behavioral factors.1. Describe how biological factors influence the risk of cardiovascular disease. (Length: approximately 150 words)2.Describe how genetic factors influence the risk of cardiovascular disease. (Length: approximately 150 words)3.Think about how public health is aimed at the population, not the individual.a.Explain how these biological and genetic factors influence health at a population level, rather than the individual risk factors. (length: approximately 100 words)b.Describe three ways the public health approach to preventing cardiovascular disease differs from the medical approach. (Length: approximately 250 words. Hint – think about  the terms primary, secondary, tertiary prevention bout the public health field’s role in thinking this way)

Book:Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (Children, Adolescents, and Adults) 1st EditionAuthors: Book by Jennifer J. Thomas and Kamryn T. EddyFormat:4 pages; 12pt Times New Roman Font; 1.5 line spacing; Normal Margins1) Introduction (one or two paragraphs) – Bibliographic information (author, title, date of publication, publisher, number of pages, type of book) – Brief overview of the theme, purpose and your evaluation2) Summary of the content (about two pages) – Brief summary of the key points of each chapter or group of chapters – Paraphrase the information and provide short quotes (cited in-text) when appropriate. 3) Evaluation and conclusion (about one page) – Give your opinion about the book. Is the book easy to read or confusing? Is the book interesting, entertaining, instructive? Is the book evidenced-based?  Does the information/recommendations align with other experts?  Does the author support his arguments well? What are the book’s greatest strengths and weaknesses? Who would you recommend the book to?

Case Study #2:Listen to the Hidden Brain Podcast: Fee-For-Service Monster (Sept. 7, 2020; 52:11)  Here is the link to the Hidden Brain Podcast: https://www.npr.org/series/423302056/hidden-brain (Links to an external site.)Then, answer the following questions:1. In the very beginning of the podcast, the host talks about an episode of The Office and describes the “surf-n-turf.”  Essentially, when your company or your boss pays for your dinner, most times, employees will pick the surf-n-turf option (with a side of lobster!).  How does this relate to healthcare as discussed in the podcast?2. In the Utah Medicaid program example, described what happened when Medicaid moved from a fee-for-service payment model to a fixed payment model?  Also, what is the name of this “fixed” payment model?3. Vivian Lee argues that wages have been stagnant because employer’s have to pay more and more to provide healthcare to their employees.  In essence, an employees “pay raise” is going towards their healthcare contribution.  Do you agree or disagree with this argument?  Please use at least 1 outside resource to support your answer.4. Describe the care delivery model of Chen Med and the Military Health System.Remember to follow the Case Study Assignment Guidelines found in the syllabus.  Also, please keep this case study between 2-3 pages max.  You only need to number your answers. You don’t need to include the question.

Q1 Diabetic retinopathy screening programs – Please go through the document based on the reference given below. Write about how the strengthening of screening pathway is important in a DR screening programReference:https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/336660/9789289055321-eng.pdfQ2 Discuss briefly on the different key components of a budget for a school eye screening program? What are the recurring and what are the capital costs that shall be included into the budget

Each question is separate, this is not a paper.Question 1. Imagine that you are a forensic detective and you have been tasked with analyzing a complete skeleton. How might you go about determining if the skeleton is male or female? What characteristics would you look for?Your answer must be at least 200 words in length.Question 2. Discuss the difference between general senses and special senses. Then, of the special senses, decide which you think is either most important or least important and explain your position.Your answer must be at least 200 words in length.

Make sure you review related chapters before answering below questions.  According to the course syllabus, “answers in the homework should demonstrate that the student has read carefully and critically in the relevant field. Answers should be thoroughly supported by evidence, examples and observations”.For each question (except question 1), write a thorough and well-reasoned response. Support your response by citing the textbook or Internet research. For Question 1, you may complete the schematic model in Word using its drawing tools, or draw the model on paper, scan a copy, and insert it into the Word document.1. Draw a schematic model of the three phases of the public policymaking process.2. Discuss the formulation phase of policymaking.3. Discuss the implementation phase of policymaking.4. Discuss the three traditional core roles or functions of courts in the United States’ constitutional scheme of government.5. What are the concepts of separation of powers, judicial review, and institutional competence?