Choose at least one race-based clinical decision tool or algorithm to respond to the questions below. Do NOT discuss the tools (eGFR calculators & Kidney Donor Risk Index) that were discussed in-depth in the lecture. In the essay response, cover the following:
- What is a clinical decision tool or algorithm? How does race play a part in the decision-making?
- Does including race harm or help patients when included in this tool?
- Why was race included in the tool?
- Any recent changes to the tool? Or is any medical society reviewing the tool to possibly remove race?
- If no changes have been proposed, do you think the decision tool should be updated to remove race? Explain your reasoning.
The assignment does not have a word minimum requirement.
All citations shall be documented in APA style and current within 5 years.
All essays should have a title page, title, pagination, and reference page.
All essays MUST BE ORIGINAL WORK (no use of AI assistance such ChatGPT)
https://libguides.su.edu/citationstyles/apaLinks to an external site.
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CONTENT & DEVELOPMENT
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20 to >10 pts
EXCELLENT
– Content is comprehensive, accurate, persuasive, and clear. – Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. – Specific examples are used. 10 to >5 pts
GOOD
– Content is clear, accurate, and persuasive. – Major points are stated. – Responses are adequate and address the topic. – Content is clear. – Some specific examples are used. 5 to >0 pts
FAIR
– Content is not comprehensive. – Major points are addressed, but not well supported. – Responses are inadequate or do not address the topic. – Specific examples do not support the topic. 0 pts
POOR
– Content is incomplete. – Major points are not clear. – Specific examples are not used. |
/ 20 pts
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ORGANIZATION & STRUCTURE
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20 to >10 pts
EXCELLENT
– Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow. – Transitions are logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper. – Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper. 10 to >5 pts
GOOD
– Structure is mostly clear and easy to follow. – Transitions are present. – Conclusion is logical. 5 to >0 pts
FAIR
– Structure of the paper is not easy to follow. – Transitions need improvement. – Conclusion is missing, or if provided, does not flow from the body of the paper. 0 pts
POOR
– Organization and structure detract from the message. – Writing is disjointed and lacks transition of thoughts. |
/ 20 pts
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MECHANICS
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15 to >10 pts
EXCELLENT
– Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. 10 to >5 pts
GOOD
– Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed with minor errors. – Spelling is correct. 5 to >0 pts
FAIR
– Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. 0 pts
POOR
– Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. |
/ 15 pts
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APA FORMAT
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5 to >0 pts
EXCELLENT
Essay follows APA format 0 pts
No Marks
Essay did not include APA format |
/ 5 pts
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| Total Points: 0 |