Shift to wellness and prevention healthcare system
Not what you're looking for?
How can the healthcare system be reformed in order to shift the focus from the disease-oriented health paradigm to one focused wellness and prevention. Discuss the role of nurses in the creation and sustaining of a new health paradigm; specifically discuss advanced practice nurses (APN).
Purchase this Solution
Solution Summary
This solution describes steps necessary to shift from a disease oriented healthcare system to one that focuses on disease prevention and wellness.
Solution Preview
With approximately half of chronic illnesses in America linked to lifestyle and environmental factors, health reform efforts must emphasize prevention and public health interventions. The new healthcare reform bill includes a several billion dollar fund that provides money to programs designed to place emphasis on healthy living. Such programs are designed to battle the obesity epidemic and help in managing chronic disease. A National Prevention, Health Promotion and Public Health Council will coordinate federal efforts to promote healthful living. This healthcare reform is the complete opposite of the current system in which we wait for people to become ill then start ordering costly ...
Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
Stress Continuum
All humans experience stress and a certain level is motivating for learning. However, a high level of stress for prolonged periods of time may have a negative impact. This information focuses on the four stages of stress. Understanding stress assists in maintaining a healthy level.
Celiac Disease
This quiz will provide a brief introduction to Celiac Disease. Questions will focus on definitions and symptoms.
Test your health planning and program evaluation knowledge
Health planning and program evaluation is an important aspect of the Health Sciences' field. Organizations and communities must understand the needs of their audiences, and a way to obtain this datum is through proper design and assessment. This quiz will test your ability to understand the importance of planning and evaluation in the health sector.
Tumor Markers
This quiz help you memorize common tumor markers used to detect and diagnose some types of cancer.
Fibromyalgia
This quiz provides a brief overview of Fibromyalgia. Research is currently evolving regarding this diagnosis.