Describe the medical social worker’s role in clarifying the ACA to patients and families.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA, also known as ObamaCare) became law on May 23, 2010. It strives to reform the health insurance and health care industries in an effort to cut health care costs and provide Americans with affordable health insurance. The ACA also strives to expand Medicare and Medicaid to assist […]
Explain the distinction between personal ethics and values and professional ethics and values evident in the social work profession in addressing this community. Be specific and explain how this distinction relates to the scenario you posted.
Discussion: Personal and Professional Social Work Values Heterosexism is defined as “the discrimination or prejudice by heterosexuals against homosexuals” (merriam-webster.com) and is predicated on the belief that being heterosexual is the norm and the only accepted type of relationship. Everyday heterosexism is exemplified in our media, our policies, and daily practices. By making these assumptions, […]
, provide a description of whether you prefer the permanency or the family preservation approach as a child welfare social worker and why you prefer it.
Discussion 2: Child Welfare and Family Preservation An essential aspect of social work practice is the support and preservation of the family unit. Building and empowering strong, resilient families is a focus of social work practice within organizations and communities. Social work research is an integral aspect of working with families. The research component of […]
explain what your responsibilities, as a social worker, might be in supporting the Hernandez family in addressing their child welfare needs through the accessibility of services.
Discussion 1: Cultural Influences of Social Policy Cultures, regardless of where they are or how long ago they existed, share a few common characteristics. Among these characteristics is a structure to care for their children and to socialize them in the culture. Children are taught, both directly and indirectly, the values of the culture, their […]
How successful you were in the class or training C- Which strategies from the two Essential College Skills Foundations that you read for this discussion would have helped you be more successful 2- Second and third posts:
The point of this discussion is to demonstrate an understanding of strategies that can help you stay focused while reading or while attending class. We have all been distracted while trying to study or take notes during a lecture, so knowing a few strategies to help you pay attention will also help you recognize the […]
How do your own ethics and values impact you working with individuals from a particular background • References
The developmental paper is a case study of individual developmental processes using you as the subject. This case study should be approached from a systems perspective, Looking at significant milestones in each facet of your biological, psychological, social, cultural and if significant spiritual/religious developmental history. The emphasis of this assignment is to demonstrate the ability […]
Write a one to two (1-2) page letter in which you: Compare the tax advantages of debt versus equity capital formation of the corporation for the client.
Imagine that you are a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a new client who needs an opinion on the most advantageous capital structure of a new corporation. Your client formed the corporation in question to provide technology to the medical profession to facilitate compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Your client […]
Describe three barriers (one barrier per behavior change) that may prevent you from making these changes. Discuss one way to overcome each of your barriers.
For your project, you are to develop a personal behavioral change plan. After completing the assessments throughout the course, you should have a good idea of your wellness strengths and your weaknesses. Choose one dimension of wellness that you would like to change. (The dimension should be clearly stated. For example, state “physical dimension” instead […]
Explain how you would plan treatment and individualize it for these two individuals. Support your response with references to scholarly resources. In your explanation, consider the following questions: What are the long-term challenges for someone living with the illness?
Experiences of schizophrenia are not homogeneous; there is wide variety in onset, course of illness, and combinations of symptoms. Social workers need to be able to understand the different manifestations and pathways of the illness to plan interventions. Social work services play a key role in stabilizing crises, supporting family coping, and influencing overall quality […]
Provide one recommendation for services (e.g., advocacy, awareness, or support) that you might make to help active duty military personnel with TBI.
Blast injuries. Combat concussions. More and more active duty military personnel are experiencing traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and polytrauma (multiple physical injuries) due to the current nature of war. Rocket-propelled grenades, improvised explosive devices, and landmines are commonplace in today’s combat, causing these types of severe physical injuries and increasing the need for medical and […]
. Evaluate and differentiate between an epistemological, a metaphysical and an ethical question 3. Understand and apply the criteria of correct philosophical reasoning
The purpose of this assignment is to give you practice in: 1. Identify and apply a variety of metaphysical theory 2. Evaluate and differentiate between an epistemological, a metaphysical and an ethical question 3. Understand and apply the criteria of correct philosophical reasoning 4. Understand the difference between a rhetorically good argument and a rationally […]
Review the following statistics for women in government: In the United States in 2015, women held 20% of the seats in Congress (Rutgers, 2017). In 2014, women held 43.6% of the seats in the Swedish Parliament (Sweden, 2017).
Journal entry Review the scenario, and then use the following to create a journal entry. Journal entries provide the writer with an opportunity to collect their thoughts and reflect in a less formal way than they would in a traditional essay. Although a journal is not a traditional essay in format or tone, all of the elements necessary for […]