CASE STUDY 1: Jane usually visits her son on the first Saturday of each month on family visit day.  She had been following that schedule for over a year.  Her 15-year-old son, Joe, is living in a residential setting for youth with developmental differences.   Joe is neuro-divergent and tends to perseverate.  He talks constantly about his mother visiting.  One month Jane just doesn’t show up for her visit.  Sue, Joe’s CYC practitioner, calls and Jane explains that she is “very busy” and will not be able to visit this time.  This information is explained to Joe.  This pattern continues for six months with Jane missing many of the visit days.  She rarely calls to let Joe, or the staff members know that she will not be able to visit.  When Jane does show up for a family visit day, Joe punches her in the face breaking her glasses.  He had not said anything to Sue about being angry.  Jane left after a short visit. 

Based on what you have learned in this class, has your opinion on the market vs social justice debate changed at all? What do you think is the best system for structuring healthcare in the U.S.? Why? (I am not looking for a correct answer here. I want your opinion which evidence from what you’ve learned.)

True/False: Racial and ethnic minorities experience worse health outcomes than White individuals even after controlling for insurance status and socioeconomic factors. 

Assume Mr. Jenkins does go home. If he has a skilled health care provider coming into his home to provide therapy to address his issues with balance and walking, (1) what kind of provider is treating him and (2) who is paying for these services?

True/False: The FDA regulates both prescription and over-the-counter medications.

This is the leading cause of hospitalization for adults under 45. 

Describe the impact of an aging population on healthcare in the U.S. (List at least 2).

Which group is expected to play a crucial role in addressing physician shortages, especially in primary care in the future?

If Mr. Jenkins were not able to go home after hospitalization because he was having difficulty with balance, walking, and stairs and needed some additional therapy to go home safely, what would be the most appropriate discharge location after his hospitalization?  

COURSE POLICIES: If I need to contact someone about an absence, I should