Provide an overview of the issue (Medical Marijuana), describing briefly what it encompasses

*Sources for this information: journals, books, internet, government documents, interviews, transcripts of people involved in the issue. Try to cover the issue, but be concise, identifying key points. Papers will be assessed based on content, style, organization, and the coherent development of expressions. Qualities which will influence your grade include: Appropriateness, clarity, comprehensiveness, proper grammar and use of APA format. If you get a low grade on the draft (C or lower), you may want to resubmit your paper with corrections addressed. This will require using “track changes in Word” – visible under APA format. Track changes in Word

Paper should address the following areas (you may use the “bolded” words as your headers):

1. Provide an overview of the issue (Medical Marijuana), describing briefly what it encompasses
2. Evaluate the social, cultural & organizational factors which put it on the healthcare reform agenda
3. What effects would there be from this issue from the perspective of economic impact on the nation, and on individual persons?
4. What are the political ramifications (if any) if Congress supports this issue?
5. What are the major influences that shape this issue?
6. Who are the people (groups, agencies, persons) most likely to benefit or lose from this issue if it becomes policy? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
7. How would you prioritize this issue for the nation considering other issues going on in our country? Support with information from peer reviewed journals, newspapers, validated websites. Include a copy of all supporting material used. (articles not link) In this case (and to receive credit), take “solid evidence” to mean 3 or more peer-

reviewed journal articles published since 2016 in our Database CINAHL + all databases.

1. You must discuss pertinent information/literature that supports your position
2. Discuss any other viable options/positions regarding this issue
3. Each student will discuss any major problems associated with this position

Some Example of topics: Medicare reform, Prescription drug coverage for indigents, Accountable Care Organizations, undocumented immigrants and health care, vaccination programs, Medicaid Managed Long Term Services and Supports, medical marijuana, emergency contraception, needle exchange programs, veteran health, medical care for prisons, late term abortions, LGBTQ care, food insecurity, medical tourism, long term care/assisted living, etc.

For this paper, please use only “CINAHL + all search engines” and our Library Guide. If you would like to include a quote – there is a “1” quote limit per assignment. Please remember to use APA format for all assignments.