Initial Case Conceptualization

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Initial Case Conceptualization

I have attached documents for this assignment. Please follow all of the requirements for this assignment. I also have attached the rubic for this assignment .

Please review throughly prior to starting this assignment. This assignment is due on Sunday 11, 2018 at 12:00 noon

·Initial Case Conceptualization

In this assignment, you will discuss the theoretical approach you selected for working with a specific client during your fieldwork experience, and how you used this perspective as you collected information about the client and developed counseling goals.

As you begin your work on this assignment, refer to what you have learned about counseling theories from:

· The material that you covered in previous courses you’ve taken during your program.

· Experiences during the Master’s Residencies.

· The discussions you have had with your site supervisor and fieldwork course instructor during practicum and Internship 1.

Complete this assignment by addressing the following topics in four-part format.

Part 1: Client Information

Select a client with whom you have worked in individual counseling sessions over several weeks during your fieldwork experience. As you present information about the client in this assignment, be sure to use a pseudonym and omit or change all identifying material.

Present a brief description (no more than two pages) of the client, including the following:

· Demographic information (such as age, gender, race/ethnicity/country of origin, religion, sexual orientation, ability or disability, and social-economic status).

· Current situation (including living situation, support systems, work and employment, and health).

· The client’s presenting issues or concerns.

· Relevant history. Include a brief description of key events from the client’s past that have some impact on the presenting issues or that you believed were important to consider during your work with the client.

Part 2: Theoretical Approach

Describe the specific theoretical approach you used to conceptualize this client’s case. Identify a single theory as your main approach; if you integrated a second perspective into your work (such as integrating reality therapy into a cognitive therapy approach), you will need to identify how each theory contributed to your work with the client. Do not present more than two approaches or identify your work simply as being eclectic.

Discuss your rationale for selecting this theoretical perspective, and why you believed it was the most appropriate and effective approach to use. Support your statements with a minimum of 3 articles from current journals in the professional counseling literature that provide evidence for the use of this theory with the types of issues your client presented, and/or with clients similar to yours (in age, gender, ethnicity, background, or in other ways).

Describe how using this theoretical approach influenced the information you collected about the client during the first sessions. (For example, was it important for you to take a detailed history that included information about the client’s parents and early childhood experiences?) Again, support your ideas with references to the professional literature.

Part 3: Assessment and Diagnosis

Write out the diagnosis you developed for the client, using the definitions and format in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) and identify the related ICD 10 code.

Discuss the process you used to formulate your assessment and diagnosis for this client.

· How did you incorporate information collected from the client during the first sessions to reach this diagnosis?

· Did you utilize any self-report instruments (such as symptom checklists, anxiety inventories, depression scales or other assessment processes)? If so how did this information help you to formulate a diagnosis?

· Did you consult with any other persons about the client (with his or her written permission) such as parents, teachers, physicians, and past therapists?

· What social-cultural factors did you need to consider when conceptualizing your client’s case and formulating your diagnosis?

Describe how the assessment and diagnosis process was integrated into your theoretical approach for working with the client. Did the information you gathered, and the diagnosis you formulated, assist you in working from this theoretical perspective more effectively? If so, provide examples; if not, discuss the reasons why.

Part 4: Counseling Goals

List three specific goals that you developed for working with this client. These should be goals that are related to the client’s presenting issues and the focus of therapy. Each goal should be measurable – meaning both you and the client have a clear way for assessing whether the goal has been reached.

· Describe how you incorporated assessment information and the client’s diagnosis into your choice of appropriate goals for counseling.

· Discuss how you considered your client’s social-cultural background and unique personal history when selecting these goals.

· How is each goal reflective of your theoretical approach, drawing from the key concepts and assumptions of that theory?

Assignment Specifications

Your Unit 5 assignment should be between 5–8 pages long and include a minimum of 4 references from current articles (no more than 10 years old) in professional journals. You can also include books and Web sites from professional organizations in your references. Please use direct quotations sparingly; you should paraphrase most of the information drawn from outside sources and present ideas in your own words. Remember to follow APA format for your citations.

Note: Your instructor may use the Writing Feedback Tool to provide feedback on your writing. In the tool, click the linked resources for helpful writing information.

Resources

· Initial Case Conceptualization Scoring Guide.

· APA Style and Format.

· Writing Feedback Tool.

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do the level of alertness follow a certain pattern or circadian rhythm

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III Essay

 Wade and Tavris explain that each person’s body experiences ups and downs throughout the typical day. In fact, biological rhythms, the fluctuations that occur in one’s biological system, dictate numerous factors within one’s body, including hormones, urine output, blood pressure, and our reactions to stimuli. Most of the time, our biological rhythms are in sync with the external environment, and they typically occur within a 24-hour cycle known as circadian rhythms. In this assignment, you will keep an hourly record of your mental alertness level for a minimum of three days using the following five-point scale: PSY 1010, General Psychology 2 1–extremely drowsy or mentally lethargic 2–somewhat drowsy or mentally lethargic 3–moderately alert 4–alert and efficient 5–extremely alert and efficient At the end of your observation period, you should compose an essay that defines circadian rhythms and explains how one’s biological clock works. Additionally, you should describe what happens when it does not work properly. You must also address the following questions in your essay: Did your level of alertness follow a certain pattern or circadian rhythm? Did you reach a noticeable high and low point once every 24 hours, or did you have a shorter rhythm? Did your level of alertness rise and fall numerous times throughout the day? If you performed this activity on the weekend, were your cycles the same as during the week? Finally, think about how this experiment affects your life and your perception. What other factors influence your perception? To conclude your essay, you should discuss four psychological factors that could be used to explain how you perceived the world around you. Draw on the research from the textbook as you compose your essay. In addition to your textbook, you must use at least one other academic source. Your response should contain an introduction and conclusion and be at least one page in length, but it can be longer if necessary to address all aspects of the assignment.

Health as a Human Right

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Health as a Human Right

Article 25 of the 1948 UDHR and the Constitution of WHO are examples of positive expressions of health as a human right.

Using South University Online Library or the Internet, search for  “health as a human right, a perspective from the WHO,” put forth in the  UDHR. Conduct a research on this topic. Your research should include key  features of the decisions, investigations, and laws you analyzed during  the research.

Your research should also include answers to the following questions:

  • Analyze the purpose of Article 25 of the 1948 UDHR and the Constitution of the WHO.
  • In your opinion, do these two positive laws contradict the no-duty principle in the United States? Why or why not?
  • The term “the right to make informed health care decisions” is an  important health care right of patients that have the right to make  informed decisions about the direction of their care, including refusing  treatment. Give your views on this statement and support your answer  using relevant references.
  • Compare and contrast the terms “the right to make informed health care decisions” and “the right to health.”
  • In your opinion on life or death situations, do you think individuals should be allowed to refuse treatment? Why or why not?

After answering the above questions, read the following statement:

The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA)  protects the rights of the poor and uninsured by stating that a hospital  cannot refuse emergency treatment because of the patient’s inability to  pay (patient dumping). Based on this statement, answer the following  questions:

  • Explain and analyze two key duties of hospitals under EMTALA.
  • What do you think would happen if a hospital administrator directed  an ambulance to take a patient to another hospital because the  individual is uninsured?
  • Explain what impact this act might have on private hospitals. How  does this act impact other publicly funded programs in the state?

personal statement

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Cover Letter / Personal Statement

Information needed: My goal is to become a social workers or counselor dealing with SA (substance abuse). Please review this assignment first and ask any questions ASAP

For this assignment, you will submit the second document to be included in your Professional Portfolio: Your personal statement or a cover letter. As you near completion of your undergraduate education, you have probably been reflecting on your personal and professional development and goals. Summarizing so much personal information on paper is not easy, but it’s important. Many employers complain that in interviews and job applications, students do not seem to know how to articulate the skills and strengths that they bring to the job.

In preparation for writing the personal statement/cover letter, review Dr. Margaret A. Lloyd’s Web site at:http://www.psywww.com/careers/index.htm.  Learn what you can do with your bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Determine if you will pursue graduate school or employment upon graduation. Note choices that seem to apply to you and why. If more than one, rank these choices. Describe any concerns you might have regarding your interests. What level of education will you need to pursue? Have you taken any previous courses or trained in this area? These links in particular should be helpful:

For this assignment, find a graduate program (if you are preparing your Professional Portfolio with the Graduate School focus) or a job opening that you would like to apply to (if you are preparing your Professional Portfolio with the Employment focus). Look up the details for the application requirements, and tailor your personal statement/cover letter to these specific graduate school/job requirements.

Personal Statement (for those with the Graduate School focus)

This essay may be the single most influential component of a graduate school application. The statement you write for this portfolio gives you a forum for presenting yourself to the admissions committee, scholarship committee, and others who want to know something about you.

In preparation for writing the statement, read the document “Preparing Personal Statements” at: http://www.creighton.edu/soar/preparingapps/statements/. Here are a few of their suggestions:

  • find and use your voice
  • use concrete examples of what you’ve done
  • avoid generalizations, such as “I’m good with people”
  • proofread and edit (and ask others to proofread and make suggestions about) your statement to be sure it is free of grammatical and typographical errors, and informal language, “I’m okay with sciences but weak in math”

Cover Letter (for those with the Employment focus)

A cover letter is a way to introduce yourself to a potential employer. This letter should include details about yourself and why you feel you are qualified for the position. Summarize your undergraduate experiences, your strengths and weaknesses, the reasons you are applying and how they will help you meet your professional goals.

Write a cover letter to a prospective employer. The letter, which should accompany your resume, should summarize why you are interested in the job and what qualifications and skills make you an ideal candidate or match for the position. Limit your letter to one page.

Follow this link for advice on writing a cover letter: http://www.uwec.edu/ORSP/IRB/about/submit/Cover-Letter.htm.

Submit your Personal Statement or Cover Letter to the Submissions Area  by the due date assigned. 

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria and Respective Point Value   Maximum Points    Presented a personal statement reflecting personal development and goals. Included specific examples of experience and achievement.
OR
Cover letter was clear and concise, while discussing undergraduate experiences, strengths and weaknesses, and reasons for applying to the selected job.  40    Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources, displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.  10    Total:  50

Behavioral Theorists 

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300 Words APA CITATION MUST! Behavioral Theorists

Pavlov, Watson, and Skinner are considered the originators of behaviorism. All contributed to learning theory. All three of the researchers studied the effects of the environment on learning.

Select one of the three behaviorists who, in your opinion, offers the most compelling argument for the use of behaviorism when teaching a new subject to an adult and to a child. Identify that behaviorist, then answer the following questions about his approach:

  1. Describe how that behaviorist would teach an adult a new skill. Be specific; what is the skill?
  2. What steps would the behaviorist use?
  3. Would that behaviorist use a different approach with a child?
  4. Why do you think this behaviorist’s approach is best?
  5. What issues or problems do you find in the other two behaviorists’ approaches?

Grading Criteria  Maximum Points    Quality of initial posting, including fulfillment of assignment instructions  16    Quality of responses to classmates  12    Frequency of responses to classmates  4    Reference to supporting readings and other materials  4    Language and grammar  4    Total:  40

Patient Safety Culture And Health Care Ethics

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Patient Safety Culture And Health Care Ethics Week 5

Go to the Ashford University Library on the left menu panel of the online classroom. Search and select two scholarly and/or peer-reviewed articles within the scope of patient safety culture and/or health care ethics.   After reading both articles and reviewing “Steps to Writing a Summary”Preview the document, summarize each article in one to two pages.    Your paper must be two to four pages in length, with one to two pages for each article, excluding title page and reference pages.  Your paper must be formatted according to the guidelines as stated in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..  Utilize two scholarly and/or peer-reviewed articles that were published within the last five years.  Document all references in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center APA Checklist (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..

Identify five components of a professional networking profile that others will use to get an impression of who you are.

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ASSIGNMENT 2

SOCIAL STRUCTURE AND SOCIAL INTERACTION Due Week 6: 150 points

You’ve learned how important groups, roles, statuses, and social networks are in the structure of society. In this assignment, you’ll demonstrate what you’ve learned by identifying and describing examples from your own life. You will also have a chance to practice some smart strategies for managing your digital presence in your own “online” social networks.

Instructions: Complete both parts of the assignment by following the instructions below.

PART A: YOUR STATUS SET, ROLES, AND ROLE PROBLEMS 1) Status Set:

a) List a status set that includes at least five statuses that you currently have.

• Remember: A status is simply a position you fill in society. It may be a job title, but it could also include a position you fill within a family or a community. For more information, review Section 4.3 in your webtext.

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b) Label each status in your status set as ascribed, achieved, or master.

• Remember: An ascribed status is one you’re born with and have no control over. An achieved status is reached through your own efforts or simply good or bad luck. A master status is so important that it overrides your other statuses. For more information, review Section 4.3 in your webtext.

2) Roles:

a) Choose one status from your status set.

b) Describe the role that is associated with the status.

c) Describe how you learned that role.

• Remember: A role is the behavior expected of someone with a certain status. For more information, review Section 4.4 in your webtext.

3) Role Conflict:

a) Choose two statuses from your status set.

b) Describe a time when you experienced a conflict because of the demands of your two different roles associated with those statuses.

c) List at least two different ways you could have resolved the conflict. For example, could you ask someone for help? Or could you go online to research a possible solution?

d) Describe the approach you took to resolve the conflict. What was the result? Would you do things differently next time?

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PART B: SOCIAL NETWORKS AND POSITIVE IMPRESSIONS 1) Social Networks:

A social network includes all of the relationships that link you to other people and groups. Through social networks, you can connect with people who may be able to offer you valuable advice, introductions, or op- portunities.

a) Identify an area of interest that you would like to pursue, either professionally or personally. It could be a job or industry, a volunteer position, or a social group.

• Examples: accounting, volunteering with the elderly, joining a book club

b) Identify and describe three people in your social network (people you know personally) who have a connection, or might know someone connected to your area of interest. These three people may be work colleagues, family members, or close friends.

• Remember: For privacy reasons, do not list their names in this assignment. Instead, identify them as Person A, B, and C.

c) For each person, write a brief description of why you selected them, and how they are connected to your area of interest.

d) Identify the person who you think is the best contact for you to communicate with about your area of interest. Why did you choose that person?

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2) Positive Impressions: When you interact with other people in your social networks, you usually want to make a positive impression on them. Online, you can do that by using certain strategies when you create profiles.

a) Read this beginner’s guide to using LinkedIn, a professional social network: http://www.opencolleges.edu.au/ blog/2016/11/07/ca-beginners-guide-to-linkedin/

b) Imagine that you are creating an online profile on a professional social networking site, such as LinkedIn. The first person who will see your profile is the person in your social network that you identified above. Write a detailed description of the type of impression you would want to create with your profile.

c) Identify five components of a professional networking profile that others will use to get an impression of who you are.

d) Create a headline for your professional networking profile that targets the job, opportunity, or industry you’re interested in. (See “Headline” section of article above).

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Use Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.

• Use section headers (Status Set, Roles, Role Conflict, Social Networks, and Positive Impressions) and write left indented paragraphs under each corresponding section.

• References are not required for this assignment as you will use the assigned article and your webtext.

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• Include a cover page containing the title of the assign- ment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date.

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RUBRIC Grading for this assignment will be based on the following rubric:

POINTS: 150 ASSIGNMENT 2: SOCIAL STRUCTURE AND SOCIAL INTERACTION

Criteria Unacceptable

Below 60% – F

Meets Minimum Expectations

60-69% – D

Fair

70-79% – C

Proficient

80-89% – B

Exemplary

90-100% – A

1. List a status set and label each status.

Weight: 10%

Lists a status set of less than five statuses. All statuses may not be accurate, or all status labels may be incorrect.

Lists a status set of five statuses. Three or four statuses may not be accurate, or three or four status labels may be incorrect.

Lists a status set of five status- es. One or two statuses may not be accurate, or one or two status labels may be incorrect.

Lists an accurate status set of five statuses. Each status is labeled correctly.

Lists an accurate status set of at least five status- es. Each status is labeled correctly. Additional status sets are includ- ed or student identified nontra- ditional statuses that may not be obvious.

2. Describe a role and explain how you learned it.

Weight: 15%

Does not de- scribe how a role is associated with a status and/or how the role was learned and does not provide support- ing details.

Inaccurately describes how a role is associated with a status or how the role was learned and sup- porting details are sparse.

Partially de- scribes how a role is associated with a status and how the role was learned, but some of the support- ing details are missing.

Accurately describes how a role is associated with a status and how the role was learned, includ- ing supporting details.

Accurately describes how a role is associated with a status and how the role was learned, includ- ing supporting details. Demon- strates strong understanding by using sociology terms and provid- ing logical, accu- rate, and concise information.

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POINTS: 150 ASSIGNMENT 2: SOCIAL STRUCTURE AND SOCIAL INTERACTION

Criteria Unacceptable

Below 60% – F

Meets Minimum Expectations

60-69% – D

Fair

70-79% – C

Proficient

80-89% – B

Exemplary

90-100% – A

3. Describe a role conflict and provide two possible solu- tions.

Weight: 20%

Does not describe a role conflict, or does not provide two possible solu- tions and the approach taken.

Supporting de- tails are sparse to describe a role conflict, or to support two possible solu- tions and the approach taken.

Supporting de- tails are used but some key details are missing to describe a role conflict, or to support two possible solu- tions and the approach taken.

Includes sup- porting details to describe a role conflict and to support two possible solu- tions and the approach taken.

Supporting de- tails are provided to fully describe a role conflict and to support two possible solutions and the approach taken. Demon- strates strong understanding by using sociol- ogy terms and providing logical, accurate, and concise informa- tion.

4. Identify three people in your social network and describe their connection to one of your interests.

Weight: 20%

Does not de- scribe three peo- ple in a social network, or their connection to an area of interest, or how the best contact was identified.

Supporting de- tails are sparse to describe three people in a social network, or their connec- tion to an area of interest, or to support how the best contact was identified.

Supporting details are used but some key details are miss- ing to describe three people in a social network, or their connec- tion to an area of interest, or to support how the best contact was identified.

Includes sup- porting details to describe three people in a social network, their connection to an area of interest, and how the best contact was identified.

Supporting de- tails are provided to fully describe three people in a social network, their connection to an area of interest, and how the best contact was identified. Demonstrates strong under- standing by using sociolo- gy terms and providing logical, accurate, and concise informa- tion.

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POINTS: 150 ASSIGNMENT 2: SOCIAL STRUCTURE AND SOCIAL INTERACTION

Criteria Unacceptable

Below 60% – F

Meets Minimum Expectations

60-69% – D

Fair

70-79% – C

Proficient

80-89% – B

Exemplary

90-100% – A

5. Identify five components of an online profile, and describe the impression you want to make online.

Weight: 25%

Does not de- scribe five com- ponents of an online profile, or a profile headline is not written.

Supporting de- tails are sparse to describe five components of an online profile, or the type of online impres- sion desired, or a profile headline is written that is not specific or not aligned with an area of interest.

Supporting de- tails are used but some key details are missing to describe five components of an online profile, or the type of online impres- sion desired, or a profile headline is written that is not specific or not aligned with an area of interest.

Includes sup- porting details to describe five components of an online profile and the type of online impres- sion desired, and a profile headline is written that aligns with an area of interest.

Supporting de- tails are provided to fully describe five components of an online pro- file and the type of online impres- sion desired, and a profile headline is written that aligns with an area of interest. Demonstrates strong under- standing by using sociolo- gy terms and providing logical, accurate, and concise informa- tion.

6. Write in a skillful manner using stated formatting and correct gram- mar and spell- ing.

Weight: 10%

Writing does not meet minimal standards. Tone is not appro- priate. Wholly lacking in logic, clarity, and/or stated format- ting. Contains many spelling and/or grammat- ical errors.

Writing meets minimal stan- dards. Tone is not appropri- ate. Lacking one or more of logic, clarity, and/or stated formatting. May contain many spelling and/ or grammatical errors.

Writing is satis- factory. Appro- priate and/or consistent tone is developing. Shows moder- ate logic, clarity, and/or stated formatting. May contain more than a few spelling and/ or grammatical errors.

Writing is profi- cient. Tone is ap- propriate. Shows logic, clarity, and stated formatting. May contain few or no spelling and/ or grammatical errors.

Writing is ex- cellent. Tone is appropriate and demonstrates excellent word choice. Shows exceptional logic, clarity, and stated format- ting. Contains no spelling or gram- matical errors.

Post Response

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Post Response

Need Post responses… 150 words min for EACH response, 1 source (no later than 5 years) PER POST, APA format.

This was the post: What was the HealthIT Topic you selected related to your specialty? Why did you select it? How will this impact your practice?

Here are the responses to the post I need responses on……>

Post 1

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My chosen topic related to my future professional practice is “The Potential Pitfalls of Electronic Health Records. Representing a recent development in healthcare, EHRs have become very popular in developing countries. The rate of adoption in the United States is specifically extremely high. While less than 20% of hospitals in the country used EHRs in 2013, more than 80% use them today with the coverage increasing exponentially (Bossen, 2015). Both the government and private sector organization are promoting the use of EHRs through policies and business strategies. However, while most of the people using this technology lack adequate information of the potential pitfall that could arise from the use of EHRs. I intend to explore the different types of risks and demerits that could arise from the unlimited use of EHRs. Among the topics of interest include how EHRs use could lead to the possible breach of health privacy policies like the HIPAA.

Through this study, I will be able to identify the possible challenges that I will face in my practice when dealing with EHRs. I will seek to understand some of the errors that have been committed by other health professionals in dealing with patient information in EHRs. For example, Houston-Raasikh (2014) found out that a small disruption in HER system can result in total disruption of workflow in an organization that highly depend on them. Also, there is the ethical dilemma with the use of EHRs due to perceived privacy concerns by patients and other healthcare providers (Birkhead, Klompas & Shah, 2015). By getting a clear picture of these challenges, I will devise methods to reduce or eliminate error during practice. Moreover, I will seek to understand the current government regulations regarding the use of EHRs such as the HITECH Act of 2009. Through my topic, I will understand the concept of meaningful use of EHRs and apply it in my career.

Post 2

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I selected the HealthIT topic related to electronic health records. I selected this topic because it was such a huge transition for me in my home health job. When we transitioned to the computerized charting and EHR’s in the hospital I had a team of Informatics specialists that were very knowledgeable and helpful. When we transitioned in home health it was very different. For example in home health we charted on paper and computer for quite some time before finally completing the transition to paperless charting. There were nurses that chose to retire early rather than to learn the new charting system. I was grateful for the new system in both jobs. It was difficult in the beginning, however once I learned the system I cannot imagine ever going back to traditional charting. I also love the idea of merging systems so that no matter where the patient is their medical records can be accessed. “Digital access to medical information is becoming a core domain of medicine” (Lyles, Fruchterman, Youdelman, & Schillinger, 2017).

There are various benefits to electronic health records such as:

Accessibility

Efficiency

Reduced Medical Errors

Increased communication and collaboration

Electronic health records impact multiple areas of the healthcare profession. The use of electronic health records and patient portals have become a focal point for organizations across the healthcare continuum. The healthcare provider benefits from accessibility and efficiency. Communication and collaboration increases which improves quality of care and that is the ultimate goal for the patient. As technology progresses and electronic health records and use of patient portals increase, the continuity of care and patient satisfaction will increase which will improve patient outcomes and that is beneficial to the healthcare provider, the patient, and the organization. The impact of electronic health records impacts all aspects of the medical profession.

What are possible indicators of abuse of older adults? How can these be identified?

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1. What are possible indicators of abuse of older adults? How can these be identified?

2. If an elder is found to be competent, do they have the right to accept abuse from a caregiver? Why or why not?

3. Read the following scenario and answer from the perspective of a medical social worker.

A 75 year old man with pulmonary fibrosis is admitted for pneumonia. As you are going towards his room to document his medications, you hear his partner say to him in a nasty tone of voice: “Stop being so stubborn. I need you to give me access to your bank accounts. You’re going to die alone unless you start cooperating.” As you enter the room, the young man leaves quickly and you notice that the patient has tears in his eyes. You ask if everything is OK and the patient shakes his head “Yes”, but doesn’t say anything. After documenting the medication you leave, but the exchange between them keeps replaying in your head.

Questions for Consideration:

1) Are any signs of elder abuse present?

2) If yes, what types of elder abuse should the nurse be suspicious of?

3) What actions could you take?

4) What actions should you not take?

5) What if: The patient had said “No” when you asked if everything was OK?

4. Read the following scenario and answer from the perspective of a medical social worker. You are a home health social worker supervising the care team of a 56 year old woman who has multiple sclerosis. You have heard from the aides that they feel intimidated by the woman’s husband. He loses his temper easily with them and with his wife and when he does he yells and uses foul language to all around him. He doesn’t seem to understand that his wife can no longer do the things she used to be able to do. He tells you that he is resentful of his wife and her illness. One day an aide tells you that she noticed bruising on both of the wife’s upper arms. The husband refuses to let you talk to the wife by herself.

Questions for Consideration:

1) Are any signs of elder abuse present?

2) If yes, what types of possible elder abuse should the nurse be suspicious of?

3) What actions should you take?

4) What action should you not take?

5. What are some behaviors that are considered part of elder abuse?

6. As a human service professional, how can you be sure to recognize the signs and symptoms of elder abuse?

7. What types of interventions may be beneficial to protect your client?

8. Where does mental illness and elderly abuse intersect?

Abuse of Older Adults

Abuse of Older Adults

discussing the abuse of older adults

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Write a 1,050- word paper discussing the abuse of older adults. Include the following:

From your research, profile three issues that are associated with abuse of older adults.
Describe changes in social policy that may have impacted how human service professionals can support this population.
Consider the needs of older adults and describe the type of service plan that should be created for those who experience abuse. Be sure to include the ethical guidelines for human service professionals.
Propose a human service program for older adults who experience abuse.
Describe how human service agencies can prevent future abuse of older adults and support self-empowerment.

Include a minimum of 3 sources.

Format your presentation and paper consistent with APA guidelines.