Every student needs to read all three of the case studies below (they are short). You should be familiar with each case study’s:
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- foundational background arguments,
- ethical debate surrounding the public health issue,
- concerns of the stakeholders involved, and
- ethical questions that arise from these situations.
After you have read the case studies, you will conduct a more in-depth ethical analysis of one case study. You should complete the case study handout below that is assigned to your Discussion Group (#1, #2 or #3).
>> Note that two of the cases below have an additional reference to read for the context of the case.
Case #1: 7.9 – Compulsory Treatment for Injection Drug Use after Incarceration (pages 220-223)
- Read pp. 220-223: Barrett (ed.), 2016 – Ch. 7, Vulnerability and Marginalized Populations
Case #2: 7.12 – Tuberculosis Screening, Testing, and Treatment among Asylum Seekers (pages 235-238)
- Read pp. 235-238: Barrett (ed.), 2016 – Ch. 7, Vulnerability and Marginalized Populations
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- Ethical values of TB: pp. 6, 7
- Obligation for TB services: pp. 9-12
- Involuntary isolation and detention: pp. 22, 23
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Case #3: 5.8 – Obesity Prevention in Children: Media Campaigns, Stigma, and Ethics (pages 158-160)
- Read pp. 158-160: Barrett (ed.), 2016 – Ch. 5, Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
- Reference cited in case: Nuffield Council, 2007 – Public Health, Ethical Issues (esp. pages 86-92)
- Reference cited in case: Nuffield Council, 2007 – Public Health, Ethical Issues (esp. pages 86-92)
- Logistics/Submission Format – The case study analysis should be completed within the Case Study handout. All statements made with information from sources beyond the case studies must be followed by in-text citations and an end-document reference list in APA format.
- Evaluation Criteria – Refer to the assignment rubric for evaluation criteria.
- All section criteria are present and the information is thorough and detailed.
PART 2:
Consider the correlation between life experience and cognitive outcomes in older adults.
- Open a blank MS Word Document. Copy and paste the below prompts into your word document.
- Answer each prompt with at least two paragraphs including three to eight complete sentences per paragraph at a minimum.
- What is the correlation between life experience and cognitive outcomes in older adults? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3320053/
- What changes occur in our brains as we age and how do those changes impact our daily functions? https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/brain-health/how-aging-brain-affects-thinking
- What strategies can older adults implement to improve cognitive outcomes in later years? https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/news/changes-occur-aging-brain-what-happens-when-we-get-older
- How does exercise impact cognitive abilities in later years for individuals? https://www.cdc.gov/aging/depression/index.html
- Assignment instructions are followed and the formatting structure is correct. Two paragraphs with 3-8 complete sentences are provided per question (150-200 words each).
- Demonstrates evidence of excellent critical analysis and understanding of the required readings and underlying concepts including correct use of terminology. All questions are answered completely and evidence-based content is included.
- Appropriate in-text citations are used to support responses. At least THREE references are used, with one source being outside the course materials. No errors in APA format.
- Written communication is free of grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. The style of writing facilitates communication in a professional manner.