What harm reduction programs are available to address the rise in communicable diseases among addicts?

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Purpose:  Communicable diseases are a public health issue that not only impacts the individual diagnosed with this type of disease but the community as a whole.  It is important to address risky behavior to limit the spread and impact of these diseases.  Therefore, the goal of this assignment is to explore specific prevention strategies and assess their effectiveness in addressing this public health issue.

Instructions:

For this assignment I want you to explore the statistics regarding the number of people who have been diagnosed with Hep C.  Explore and respond to the following questions.

  • Has there been a rise in the rate of communicable diseases, and if so what is attributed to the rise in disease?
  • Harm reduction methods are one method that is employed to address public health issues such as communicable diseases.  What harm reduction programs are available to address the rise in communicable diseases among addicts?
  • Research the success of harm reduction programs, such as needle exchange programs, and briefly discuss your findings.

Describe the pathophysiology and management of a peri-arrest condition

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Describe the pathophysiology and management of a peri-arrest condition (of your choice). How might this change when managing a patient in a hazardous environment as part of a multi agency team

Critically consider the ethical and legal issues influencing decision making in the management of minor ailments

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Assessment Brief: Minor Ailments

My chosen subject: ‘Tension Type Headaches in the Emergency Department’

Title: A critical appraisal of the current theoretical discourse regarding the management of Tension Type Headaches in the Emergency Department’

Brief info that should be covered… relating to learning outcomes

  • The ethical and legal – consent of patients  and your indemnity and extended role  and competence that you possess- are you better than your consultants at DHP ( dix)
  • What makes it hard to manage TTH -patient expectation, red flags and review, restriction on resources to name a few..referral pathways…
  • Pros and cons – by doing MRIs does this reduce or increase anxiety, are there better self-management strategies than pharmacologic interventions?
  • MDT – what sort of multi disciplinary team do you work do they help or hinder- do they understand advanced practice, is CBT helpful or counselling or complimentary therapies? why- evidence or anecdotal or does it matter…

Summative Assessment

For this assignment, you are expected to present a critical appraisal of current theoretical discourse regarding the management of a chosen minor ailment topic explored in your formative presentation.  An evaluative exploration of the evidence must demonstrate strategic awareness of policy drivers, guidelines and the research evidence that influences clinical decision-making processes when managing the chosen minor ailment.  The word limit for the assignment is 3500 words, and the content presented must address learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, it accounts for 100% of your overall mark.  Confidentiality must be maintained throughout the essay in accordance with HCPC Code (HCPC, 2018), so all names and locations must be omitted.

Assessment Guidance

  1. Introduction and rationale (Approximately 500 words)

Your introduction should include the following:

1.1. A brief overview of the scope of the essay and what areas you are going to address.

1.2. Identification and rationale for the minor ailment you have chosen to focus on.

1.3. A demonstration of knowledge and understanding of the prevalence and economic burden of the minor ailment. This should include background data related to incidence and demographics.

  1. Main body (Approximately 2800 words)

This section should address the module specific learning outcomes below.

Learning outcome 1.   Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of pathophysiology in the management of ailments

This requires you to identify the relevant pathophysiology related to the condition and analyse critically the way in which this influences the subsequent and ongoing management of the condition in practice.  Link this to the clinical decision-making process. This section is not asking for physical assessment processes.

Learning outcome 2: Critically consider the ethical and legal issues influencing decision making in the management of minor ailments

This requires you to identify and discuss critically the ethical dilemmas and legal requirements, as they apply to decision making in practice, including professional body regulation, statute and civil and criminal Law requirements, related to the management of the condition of choice.

Learning outcome 3 Critically examine constraints in risk management for discharge planning or referral to other agencies

This requires you to identify and consider critically the concept of risk and the way that risk is managed in relation to the multidisciplinary and interagency care planning required for discharge planning.

Learning outcome 4 Synthesise and evaluate existing theoretical discourses and practices to develop evidence-based protocols.

This requires you to identify and analyse critically the evidence underpinning the care provided for the chosen condition. You should consider evidence for and evidence against interventions and critically discuss this in relation to the management of the condition.

Learning outcome 5 Critically explore multiprofessional working for effective management of minor ailments for hospital avoidance.

This requires you to identify and analyse critically a range of multi professional anticipatory strategies, linked to the available literature and evidence which can be mobilised to reduce the likelihood of exacerbation of the condition and so link to effective hospital avoidance strategies which reduce the likelihood and duration of inpatient care being required.

  1. Conclusion (Approximately 200 words)

Provide a summary of your main discussion points. Do not introduce any new ideas

  1. Academic skills:

Students must ensure their work reflects level 7 expectations as described in the Faculty’s grade criteria (Rubric). A range of contemporary and/or seminal references with accurate use of faculty system of referencing. Clear logical structure, academic presentation, accurate grammar and spelling, adheres to Faculty policy on word count, plagiarism and confidentiality.

 

Articulate theoretical and practical knowledge in relation to advancing and emerging Occupational Therapy roles.

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1. Articulate theoretical and practical knowledge in relation to advancing and emerging Occupational Therapy roles.
2. Critically appraise advancing and emerging roles for the profession.
3. Demonstrate application of professional reasoning in emerging areas of practice.
4. Provide an evidence-based rationale for sustainability in advancing and emerging occupational therapy roles
5. Demonstrate confidence in articulating, advocating and justifying the potential scope of Occupational Therapy.

Construct a Mini-review manuscript covering a chosen medical device or diagnostic

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The task is to construct a Mini-review manuscript covering a chosen medical device or diagnostic
technology. It should be written in a format ready for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
Step 1: choose a medical device or diagnostic techology as your topic that you are interested in (for
example: pacemakers).
Step 2: read scientific/medical journal publications, wikipedia articles, news articles and/or books to
learn about your topic.
Step 3: figure out what you will write about and determine the structure.
The structure can follow a basic outline such as:
– start with the motivation. Why care about this topic? Why are pacemakers important?
– introduce specific problem/question you will focus on within this topic. For example, your
mini-review might focus on the designs of different pacemakers, comparing their pros/cons, and how
future devices might address these issues.
– explore the problem/question. This will be the bulk of the content of your mini-review. For example,
you might compare the design of the 3 main pacemakers that are used. You must use journal
publications to support all your arguments and statements. You will need to cite medical and scientific literature, not wikipedia articles or news articles.
– summarize what we have learnt by analysing the literature.
– conclude with a unique perspective or opinion based on what you have learnt. It could be a prediction about the future of pacemakers or whether or not another technology will make them
obselete. This perspective needs to be grounded in the facts you have laid (and backed up with citations) earlier.
Step 4: Write up the manuscript according to your structure and the message you want to communicate. Add at least one figure or table, which can either come from another journal article or,
even better, you create this figure/table yourself. Make sure the figure has a caption.
Step 5: Format your manuscript and reference list to look like a scientific publication

Conduct an evaluation of the organization based on strategic planning analysis, which includes the strengths and/or weaknesses that are internal to the organization and opportunities and/or threats external to the organization.

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Conduct an evaluation of the organization based on strategic planning analysis, which includes the strengths and/or weaknesses that are internal to the organization and opportunities and/or threats external to the organization. Your strategic plan analysis must include at least three strengths and three weaknesses that are internal to the organization and at least three opportunities and three threats that are external to the organization. You must utilize at least five valid sources in your analysis. Examples of valid sources include organizational websites, annual reports, personal interviews with organizational leadership, investigative reports, government reports, and conference transcripts. Your Final Paper must address at least five key areas, concepts, and strategies that are outlined in the course text. These include:

Internal and external assessments
Competitive marketing analysis
Identification of stakeholders
Overview and assessments of services provided
Competencies and resource
Public entities and regulatory requirements
Demographics served
Strategic financial planning
Financial and operational outcomes
Current and future direction of the organization of choice

Writing the Final Paper

The Final Paper:

Must be 8 to 10 double-spaced pages in length, excluding the title and references pages, and formatted according to APA style.

Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
Must use at least five scholarly sources

How is racial discrimination in United Kingdom elite level football represented and key strateges to help fight racism.

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How is racial discrimination in United Kingdom elite level football represented and key strateges to help fight racism.

Analyse the effects of heavy alcohol abuse in Kenya

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Analyse the effects of heavy alcohol abuse in Kenya and Interventions that work