The Policy-Making Process The policy-making process involves various branches of government along with private entities such as interest groups. Select a health issue of interest and describe the process of policy making from identification of the problem to policy implementation       MPH503 Advocacy in Public Health Policy and Law   Module 2 Discussion […]

Public Health Preparedness in the Global Arena Discuss an NGO of your choice that is involved in global emergency preparedness. What is its main mission, and what are some of the challenges it has encountered in achieving its mission? What is the role of public health professionals in this NGO?

Advocacy for Populations Think of a policy issue. What are the short- and long-term obstacles to passage of a policy into law as it relates to legislators, special interest groups, key stakeholders, and the public? Describe the intra-party or inter-party issues that could stop movement of the policy in Congress. How would you advocate for […]

Ethical Principles, Theories, Philosophies, and Morality   Identify a proposed intervention to a public health problem. What moral considerations and ethical principles, theories, or philosophies are reflected in the proposed intervention?   DQ2 Human Rights in Public Health   Describe the no-duty or no-duty-to treat principle from an ethical and human rights perspective. Provide a […]

Problem Statement in Policy Analysis   When writing a policy analysis, what are the main points in writing a clearly stated and analytically manageable problem statement? Share your problem statement in this discussion.

Legal Rights and the Right to Healthcare Legal rights are subject to change based on the political terrain. What is the current political terrain and are there legal rights that you believe are subject to change? Support your answer with current literature or research.   DQ2 Government Institutions and Public Health   Discuss the relevance […]

As you have learned, asking for feedback, monitoring your emotions, asking questions to clarify, reaching out for different perspectives, and engaging your potential are important steps in the feedback process.  This week in the discussion, you will share your experiences and reactions to your results in the self-reflection profile.   This activity addresses module outcomes […]

Controversy and Solutions Discussions are an opportunity for you to communicate your ideas clearly and effectively, interact and challenge your peers respectfully, and support your writing with examples and scholarly resources.  Be sure to answer all questions and view the rubric to be sure you can earn maximum points.   Many people are uncomfortable with […]

Explanations Based on Scientific Reasoning Discussions are an opportunity for you to communicate your ideas clearly and effectively, interact and challenge your peers respectfully, and support your writing with examples with scholarly resources.  Be sure to answer all questions and view the rubric to be ensure you earn maximum points.   When approaching problems scientifically, […]

Ethical Complications and Consequences Discussions are an opportunity for you to communicate your ideas clearly and effectively, interact and challenge your peers respectfully, and support your writing with examples and scholarly resources.  Be sure to answer all questions and view the rubric to be sure you can earn maximum points.   As you work on […]