· Describe at least two ways that telehealth could be used with a particular patient population. · How would telehealth improve the quality of patient care, patient outcomes, and/ or patient satisfaction? · How would telehealth impact nursing practice?

Answer each discussion in at least 2 paragraphs. No need to double space. Please include references with the link to the websites.

Discussions Assignment #1

· Describe at least two ways that telehealth could be used with  a particular patient population.

· How would telehealth improve the quality of patient care, patient outcomes, and/ or patient satisfaction?

· How would telehealth impact nursing practice?

Discussion Assignment #2- Role of Government in Providing Health Care

Read the following quote by Hubert H. Humphrey, United States politician (1911-1978).

“It was once said that the moral test of government is how that government treats those who are in the dawn of life, the children; those who are in the twilight of life, the elderly; and those who are in the shadows of life, the sick, the needy, and the handicapped.”

1. Do you agree or disagree with the Humphrey statement? Why or why not?

2. State your reasons based on your knowledge of the health care system, current research, observations in the clinical area, and personal experience.

3. Justify your responses with appropriate resources.