GUIDED REFLECTION

  Study without reflection is a waste of time, Reflection without study is dangerous.  —Confucius (Clark, 2011). Reflection of an experience, lesson learned, and/or importance of a role, demonstrates a clear understanding of process, comprehension, and expertise. To reflect requires an ability to consider lessons learned, personal connections, and next steps. As we come to … Read more

MUDDIEST POINT AND PEER FEEDBACK

    Post a response detailing the following:  Construct one to two (1–2) questions for your colleagues detailing any questions or concerns you may have regarding the Personal Legislative Agenda. Your questions should clearly describe areas you may need clarification and/or guidance for the continuation of your work on the Personal Legislative Agenda. Using the … Read more

HEALTH POLICY TO ADDRESS HEALTH DISPARITIES

  According to Thornton et al. (2016), “Despite improvements in medical care and in disease prevention, health disparities persist and may be increasing for chronic conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, and cancer” (p. 1416), but health policy can serve as a form of intervention to address these health disparities. Whether the policy is directed … Read more

ALLEGORY OF THE ORCHARD

  The Allegory of the Orchard presents barriers and challenges of underserved, vulnerable, or marginalized populations and communities. These barriers and challenges highlight the importance of understanding the impact of political determinants of health on such groups. This allegory encourages an identification, understanding, analysis, and response to these factors as members of the healthcare community. … Read more

discussion post

 Now that you have a broader understanding of some basic concepts from the world of Physics, create a new hypothetical experiment from your own life experience that helps explain one of the concepts. Think in simple terms, and explain what you expect your experiment to uncover. For your response, provide an alternative experiment to your … Read more

Allegory of the Orchard

 The Allegory of the Orchard presents barriers and challenges of underserved, vulnerable, or marginalized populations and communities. These barriers and challenges highlight the importance of understanding the impact of political determinants of health on such groups. This allegory encourages an identification, understanding, analysis, and response to these factors as members of the healthcare community.     … Read more