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A.
The past few years has seen a sharp rise in the cost (premiums) of medical malpractice liability insurance…a necessary expense in all medical practices. Because of this increase many practicing physicians are being forced to leave their practice. The issue of “claim limitations” is highly debated. Through the years Members of Congress have proposed various forms of legislation focused on Tort Control and Medical Malpractice Awards.
So now it’s your turn…dealing with the topic of Medical Malpractice and Tort Control, take time to consider the questions below.
Discussion Questions:
I’m curious…
What do you think…should there be a limit or cap on the maximum amount that a jury awards a victim of medical malpractice?
If Yes…why? If No…why not?
Respond to the Questions above;
B.
Section 1: Assessment
Click on the Assessment Link below. Complete the online assessment, then Write a brief summary of your results.
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Section 2: Your Response
1. Assessing Health Information on the Internet: Referring to “Thoughts for Living” outlined in your Textbook (Chapter 16), Click into each website below and answer the following questions:
1.
Website 1(Links to an external site.)
Do you feel this site is Trustworthy, or contains valid, unbiased data?
Is this site Selling Product?
Does this site offer Testimonials from Satisfied Customers?
2.
Website 2(Links to an external site.)
Do you feel this site is Trustworthy, or contains valid, unbiased data?
Is this site Selling Product?
Does this site offer Testimonials from Satisfied Customers?
3.
Website 3(Links to an external site.)
(Links to an external site.)
Do you feel this site is Trustworthy, or contains valid, unbiased data?
Is this site Selling Product?
Does this site offer Testimonials from Satisfied Customers?
2. Personal Health Care Questions:
1. When was your last physical examination?
2. List your resources for heath care: Physician? Dentist? Clinic? Insurance or alternative health care sources?
3. Describe ways you utilize these services.
4. Briefly describe the relationship between you and your health care professional.
5. If personal finances or lack of medical insurance is a barrier between you and quality health care investigate several ways to sidestep this barrier.
Section 3: Video/Article Review:
Select either an Article or Video below to Review. Write a Brief Summary of the Video or Article that you select; include any comments or opinions you may have on the content.
Video 1
Article 1
(Links to an external site.)
Video 2
Article 2
(Links to an external site.)
Video 3
Article 3
(Links to an external site.)
Note:Please report any broken or dead links to your Instructor, including unplayable videos A.
Several years back Washington residents were faced with a public initiative allowing certain terminally ill competent adults to obtain lethal prescriptions. This measure permits terminally ill, competent, adult Washington residents, who are medically predicted to have six months or less to live, to request, and self-administer, lethal medication prescribed by a physician.
Discussion Questions:
I’m curious…
What do you think about (physician) assisted suicide?
Should the physician (or any person) assisting a suicide victim be prosecuted?
Why or Why not?
Respond to the Questions above
B.
Section 1: Assessment
Click on the Assessment Link below.Select one of the five quizzes on the right.Complete the online assessment; Write a brief summary of your results.
Click Here For Assessment(Links to an external site.)
Section 2: Your Response
1. List aspects of your life, or things that you do, that pollute the environment?
2. Referring to the topic of Sustainability found in our Textbook, develop a plan for doing your part to protect the environment and reduce your ecological footprint.
3. Personally, how do you feel about growing older?
4. If you were told that you have a terminal illness and have 6 months to live, how would you spend this time?
5. Every think about retirement?
What actions are you taking to prepare for your retirement?
6. List Several aspects or behaviors in your life that you could alter to increase the quality of your life as you age.
Section 3: Video/Article Review:
Select either an Article or Video below to Review. Write a Brief Summary of the Video or Article that you select; include any comments or opinions you may have on the content
Video 1
Article 1
Actions
Video 2
Article 2(Links to an external site.)
Video 3
Article 3(Links to an external site.)
Note:Please report any broken or dead links to your Instructor, including unplayable videos Provider quiz on Health Literacy
1. Which of the following is the strongest predictor of a persons health status?
A) Age B) Income C) Literacy skills D) Education level
2. Who is NOT at risk for low health literacy?
A) Ethnic minorities B) Those with low income and education levels
C) Those with high income and education D) None of the above
3. Health literacy refers only to the ability to read and understand written information.
A) True B) False
4. What percentage of patients forgets what the doctor told them as soon as they leave the office?
A) 80% B) 50% C) 10% D) Less than 10%
5. How many adult Americans have difficulty reading and understanding health information?
A) 10 % B) 50%
C) 75% D) 0%
6. Which of the following are coping mechanisms used by patients with low health literacy?
A. Say they forgot their eyeglasses to avoid filling out forms or questionnaires.
B. Laugh about being forgetful when asked about their medical condition or treatments.
C. Nod politely when the doctor speaks and dont ask any questions.
D. All of the above.
7. Which of these statements about people with low health literacy is FALSE?
A. They are less likely to comply with prescribed treatment and self-care regimens.
B. They fail to seek preventive care.
C. They remain in the hospital almost 2 days longer than adults with higher literacy.
D. None of the above.
8. Health literacy is an issue only for those providers treating ethnic minorities
A) True B) False
9. The average adult reading level in the United States is:
A) 10th grade or above B) 8th- 9th grade C) 6th- 7th grade D) 3rd- 4th grade
10. Encouraging patients to ask more questions to check understanding during a visit will
increase the overall length of their visit.
A) True B) False
Provider quiz on Health Literacy
Answers:
1. C: Studies show that limited literacy skills are a stronger predictor of
health status than age, income, race, education or income.
2. D: Everyone in the USA is susceptible regardless of age, race, education
or income
3. B: Health literacy is broader than general literacy. It also includes
numeric and navigational skills.
4. A: Up to 80% of patients forget what their doctor tells them as soon as
they leave the office. 50% remember incorrectly.
5. B: 50% Nearly half of all Americans (90 million people) have trouble
understanding and using health information.
6. D: People with low health literacy are often embarrassed or ashamed to
admit difficulties. They use coping mechanisms.
7. D: Low health literacy has a negative impact on compliance, clinical
outcomes and healthcare costs.
8. B: Although ethnic minorities are disproportionately affected by low
literacy, the majority of those with low literacy skills in the USA are white,
native born Americans.
9. B: The average reading level is 8th to 9th grade. However, 1 in 5 adults
read at or below the 5th grade reading level.
10. B: On average, doctors allow patients to speak for 22 seconds before
taking the lead. Research shows that if allowed to speak freely, the average
patient would initially speak for less than 2 minutes. 1. 1. Question
True or False: Wasting less food is a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
True
False
Correct
More than
a third
of food produced globally never makes it to the table. Some of this wasted food spoils in transit, while consumers throw some of this food out. During the production, harvesting, transporting, and packaging of the wasted food, more than 3.3 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide is emitted.
2. 2. Question
Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?
CO2
CH4
Water vapor
All of the above
Incorrect
Greenhouse gases
may be a result of natural occurrence or human activity. These gases include water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone. Fluorinated gases are also considered to be greenhouse gases.
3. 3. Question
What is the Greenhouse Effect?
The name of climate change legislation that passed by congress
When you paint your house green to become an environmentalist
When the gasses in our atmosphere trap heat and block it from escaping our planet
When you build a greenhouse
Correct
The Earth receives
solar radiation
from the sun. Passing through the atmosphere, some radiation is absorbed by the Earth, while some is reflected back to space. When the exchange of incoming and outgoing radiation occurs, some of the radiation becomes
trapped by gases
in the atmosphere. This creates a greenhouse effect and warms the planet.
4. 4. Question
Which of the following are consequences associated with climate change?
The ice sheets are declining, glaciers are in retreat globally, and our oceans are more acidic than ever
Surface temperatures are setting new heat records about each year
More extreme weather like droughts, heat waves, and hurricanes
Global sea levels are rising at an alarmingly fast rate 17 centimeters (6.7 inches) in the last century alone and going higher.
All of the above
Correct
All
of these are problems associated with climate change. The majority of scientists agree that many of these effects are caused by human contribution to the greenhouse effect. Extreme weather events, droughts, heat waves, and rising sea levels will have devastating effects on the worlds poorest countries and communities.
5. 5. Question
What can you do to help fight climate change?
Divest from fossil fuel companies
Engage yourself in the science behind climate change
Vote for political candidates who will advocate for climate-related legislation and policy improvements
All of the above
Correct
Along with these important steps that can be taken to help fight climate change,
we
also suggest adding your voice to the issues surrounding the climate debate, investing in clean energy companies, holding yourself accountable for your actions and being aware of your impact on the planet, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in your daily life.
6. 6. Question
Trueor False: The overwhelming majority of scientists agree that climate change is real and caused by humans.
True
False
Correct
Studies
show that 97 percent (or more) of climate scientists who are actively publishing agree that climate change is likely due to human activity. Nearly 200 scientific organizations across the globe have issued statements that publicly endorse this view.
7. 7. Question
What was agreed to in the Paris Agreement that came out of COP-21, held in Paris in 2015?
To protect biodiversity and end the deforestation of the worlds rainforests
To keep global temperature rise well below 2 pre-industrial levels and to pursue a path to limit warming to 1.5
To limit sea level rise to 3 feet above current levels
To pursue a goal of 100% clean, renewable energy
Correct
The Paris Agreement
aims to keep the overall increase in global temperatures below 2 degrees Celsius, with the hope of limiting it to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Scientists believe that these are the largest increases in global temperature that we could experience without causing catastrophic change to the Earths climate.
8. 8. Question
Which of these countries emits the most carbon dioxide?
China
USA
UK
Russia
Correct
According to the
EPA
, China is currently the top emitter of carbon dioxide, accounting for 30% of global carbon emissions. The United States ranks as the second top emitter at 15%.
9. 9. Question
What percentage of the global greenhouse gas emissions does the transportation sector emit?
1%
14%
33%
70%
Incorrect
The
transportation sector
emits 14% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Most of this involves fossil fuels burned for road, rail, air, and marine transportation, since petroleum-based fuels (i.e., gasoline and diesel) account for almost all of the worlds transportation energy.
10. 10. Question
Globally, which of the following economic sectors emits the largest percentage of greenhouse gas emissions?
Transportation
Buildings
Industry
Electricity and heat production
Incorrect
The
electricity and heat production sector
emits the largest percentage of global greenhouse gas emissions at 25%. Agriculture, forestry, and other land use sector is a close second at 24%.
11. 11. Question
How much has the average global temperature risen by since 1880 (in Fahrenheit)?
0.5 degrees
1.69 degrees
5 degrees
Correct
The
average global temperature
has risen by 1.69 degrees F (0.94 degrees C) since the twentieth century with more significant warming toward the poles than in the equatorial region.
