Basics of the U.S. Health Care System 2nd Edition by Nancy Niles

Exercise 2

Complete the following case scenarios based on the information provided in the chapter. Your answer must be IN YOUR OWN WORDS.
REAL LIFE APPLICATI ONS: CASE SCENARIO ONE
You need to do a research paper for your international healthcare class. Select one of the countries discussed in the chapter and assess two strengths of one of these systems.
ACTIVITY
Apply these two strengths to the U.S. healthcare system. Write a two page report on how you would integrate these characteristics into U.S. healthcare.
RESPONSES

CASE SCENARIO TWO
You have a friend that you believe is suffering from some mental health issues. You are concerned about him but do not know what to do.
ACTIVITY
Do an Internet search and review the different legislative acts that pertain to mental health. Research mental health statistics in the United States. Write up a report that discusses these acts and the data you found regarding mental health in the United States.
RESPONSES

CASE SCENARIO THREE
Your family believes in a holistic approach to medicine. They have bad backs and they refuse to take prescription drugs. They believe that complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is the best approach. You are not sure.
ACTIVITY
Research the field of CAM. Identify three ways that CAM is used to treat a medical problem.
RESPONSES

CASE SCENARIO FOUR
Your parents have asked you to assist in placing your grandparents into a skilled nursing facility. They are very concerned about the care they will receive. You have heard of a new model of nursing home that may be appropriate for your grandparents.
ACTIVITY
Write up a report on the Green House Project and explain the differences between a traditional skilled nursing facility and the Green House Project.
RESPONSES