answer the question below. Readings are linked and attached below What are your thoughts on the readings, including “sociology is a verb”? How might sociology be applied to the field in which you work or have a special interest? reading: https://sociologyatwork.org/about-2/what-is-applied-sociology/
You may have heard the saying that those who discover or create new knowledge “stand upon the shoulders of giants.” As a future social worker, you will stand on the shoulders of many individuals who have come before you. These influential people may have fought for women’s suffrage, African American rights, or poverty assistance, … Read more
The U.S. food stamp program—today known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—was developed during the presidencies of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. Its purpose is to increase the food budgets of low-income individuals and families, resulting in better nutrition. Imagine you are working with a client who wishes to receive SNAP … Read more
The Medicaid program has gone through several amendments and expansions since its inception in the 1960s, most notably with the Affordable Care Act (2010). However, its purpose remains essentially the same: to assist people with low income in gaining access to necessary health services. Because the federal program is administered by each state, Medicaid … Read more
Keeping in mind the legitimate healthcare problem of Sara having TB, and then identify and discuss the financial, legal, and ethical implications associated with this problem. Which implication (i.e., financial, ethical, or legal) is the most important and why? Which is the least important and why?
Explain the role of carer and patient in relation to the balance of power (2) Explain how independence, privacy and dignity can be maintained when assisting people with their personal needs
Payments are also covered in the chapters for this Module. In the Readings, there are also interesting articles on what people and insurers pay to providers. This in turn led to legislation for pricing transparency for what institutions charge! Read these and let me know if this is going to help with the cost of … Read more
This Module’s chapters discuss “Economies of scale”. What is this concept? How would it relate to a hospital or a hospital system and then how would that differ from a smaller private practice site?
Record and post a 2-minute video in which you imagine yourself responding to the student as a social worker. Then, in your post, do the following: Reflect on the practice skills you demonstrated in the video. Explain the potential impacts of ethnic and racial microaggressions on psychological development in adolescence. Describe how you would work … Read more
Identify three ways in which qualitative and quantitative research differ. After reviewing these approaches, which is a good fit for your study and why? Be sure to include your research question in your response. Based on the methodological approach for your study, how will you ensure that your approach is culturally sensitive? Please use the … Read more