11143Underrepresented groups in the United States carry a significant and disproportionate burden of specific diseases. For example, while African Americans make up only 12% of the U.S. population, this group accounted for 44% of all HIV/AIDS cases in the United States in 2010 (Kaiser Family Foundation, 2013). In 2010, Hispanics were 1.2 times (Office of […]

11142Our society values equality as a right for all of our citizens. Yet, the reality is that disparities exist, especially in health care. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2010) defines health disparity as “a particular type of health difference that is closely linked with social, economic, and/or environmental disadvantage.” Health disparities adversely […]

11137Post a description of the findings of your research on the debate over ACA. Explain some of the misconceptions or misunderstandings the general population might have about the ACA. Explain how the ACA may or may not increase affordability, health insurance coverage, and access to health care services for the population you selected. Explain the […]

11136Post an explanation of the differences between the public and private health insurances as well as the difference in access to care based on one’s insurance. Explain the differences between Medicare and Medicaid in terms of eligibility, cost, benefits, services provided, and limitations in services. Finally, describe special programs that your state’s Medicaid program offers […]

11135Post a description of the characteristics/features of a midlife crisis, including the different experiences in terms of gender. Explain how biology intersects with psychology and social factors in this phenomenon and provide an example. Then, explain how you as a social worker could help a person navigate a midlife crisis.

11134Submit a 1-page annotated outline that includes thematic headings you have drawn from the literature on your topic. The outline must include at least four of the peer-reviewed research articles you found. Make sure to include appropriate APA citations and a reference list.

11133Submit a 2- to 4-page paper that includes the following: A completed genogram of your own family or a family with which you are familiar (as a pasted screenshot, PDF, or image) A reflection on what you learned by completing the genogram An explanation of how a genogram would be useful in social work practice […]

11101a description of the major components of a motivational interview. Explain the goals of motivational interviewing. Describe direct applications of motivational interviewing to a clinical situation in a health care setting. Be specific and use examples or scenarios such as patient population or disease condition to illustrate your response. Then, explain the direct applications of […]

11023Post a description of three primary roles of medical social workers that you consider to be inspiring and rewarding. Explain why. Explain how these roles directly support patients and their families. Explain how these roles might directly address three issues related to patient care (e.g., noncompliance with treatment regimen). Then, describe specific interventions (e.g., patient […]