University of California Patient Empowerment Payment Programs Questions

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Discussion 1

Within the Discussion Board area, write 200–300 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Health care has evolved and changed over the years. For this assignment, you will be examining how health care has changed over the past 50 years. Your discussion will center on the significant changes in the way health care is delivered in the United States, including changes in the business aspect of health care. Discuss the following in your Discussion Board posting:

How has health care changed in the past 50 years in terms of treatment technologies and medical research for providers?
How have patient empowerment, advocacy, and payment programs changed for consumers?
How have changes affected third-party payers?

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Discussion 2

Within the Discussion Board area, write 250 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. You are required to use 1 scholarly resource, in addition to your textbook. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Patricia Benner’s nursing theory uses the Dreyfus model to describe the stages through which skill acquisition is attained. The five stages are: (1) novice, (2) advanced beginner, (3) competent, (4) proficient, and (5) expert. Reflect on these stages, and respond to the following directions and questions:

Describe your progression through these stages to the point at which you believe you are at this time.
Give examples of your nurse practice at each stage.
At what point did you feel you mastered one stage and moved on to the next stage?

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