Ethical Issues in Health Care

The Final Paper Assignment for this course is to write a six-page research paper that incorporates the terms and concepts from the course on the topic of Public Health.
You will notice that there is not a chapter in the book titled “Public Health.” As you conduct your own research on the topic of Public Health in the US, you will find that the topics that we have covered are intertwined with public health issues and initiatives.

• Provide a brief history of Public Health over time.
• Provide insight into how Health Care Systems interact with Public Health initiatives and public policy.
• Identify current events in the areas of Public Health, and how current events (such as recent elections, legislation, public policy, or the economy) may impact Public Health initiatives.
• Review the concept of evidence-based public health strategies (and provide examples).
• Identify cultural and religious impacts on public health initiatives.

Investigate various segments of public health such as:
• Community wellness initiatives.
• Environmental risks.
• Public health education.
• The economics of public health initiatives.
• Governmental agencies such as the FDA, and their impact on public health, healthy food, and pharmaceutical approval.
• Demonstrate your understanding of the regulation and enforcement of healthcare law & policy through local, state, and federal agencies, their responsibilities; and how that affects the application of policies and standards of care at the
provider level.
Your paper should have an introduction and a summary conclusion.
Demonstrate your knowledge of course content, public health, and make recommendations for improvement for the US health care system.