PSY-470 Abnormal Psychology Research Paper Outline
Introduction: (Proposed hook-this should be the attention grabber to get your reader interested. Then transition to background information before you introduce your thesis as the last sentence of your intro paragraph.) Purpose & Thesis Statement: State your thesis here. This should consist of your main topic (see above) and the three subtopics laid out in […]
Interview with an Older Adult
Select an older adult (at least 65 years of age) to interview. The older adult can be a parent, grandparent, other relative, friend, friend’s relative, neighbor, co-worker, church member, etc. Make sure to provide your interviewee with “informed consent,” explaining to them the purpose of the interview is to compare and integrate what you have […]
Personalize a plan to ensure effective healthcare communication for all
Effective Communication While you are focused on learning terms, phrases, abbreviations, and proper placement into sentences, the eventual goal is for you to become fluent in the language of health professions. Becoming fluent in English medical terms is not sufficient. Healthy People 2020-2030 clearly links health disparities, which include cultural and lingual differences, as a […]
Using Medical Terminology
It is very helpful to use the new words you are learning in the context they will be used. It helps you relate the terms to their meaning. The technique allows you to build upon what you already know. Each week you will practice using the new words. Add as much as you can to […]
Pharmacology Medical Terminology Corner
Each chapter of the text includes medication information related to that system. Pain medications are included. The medical term for pain medication is analgesic. There are several categories of analgesics, all with potential side effects and most with abuse potential. Opiate abuse is a topic you likely are hearing about regularly and is a top […]