Compare and contrast the scope of practice of public health

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Assignment: Public Health Report

Purpose

- To facilitate the development of critical inquiry skills to engage students in the analysis of Public Health Care.

- To investigate the roles, functions and legislation related to health services and the role and scope of practice of the healthcare professional in those services. This will gain an orientation to the breadth of possible employment opportunities enabling them to make an informed decision regarding their future employment.

Profile Outcomes

1 Apply knowledge relevant to health issues to assist in the enhancement of the health of the individuals and whanau/families, organisations and communities.

3 Evaluate how well the holistic health needs of individuals, whanau/families, organisations and communities are met through the provision of and access to health services.

4 Analyse concepts of health caregivers' role including: Legislation, Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi and health ethics.

Learning Outcome 1: Articulate the essence of Public Health Legislation and services and explain theimportance of ethical practice in healthcare.

Learning Outcome 2: Differentiate the roles and responsibilities of Public Health care.

Learning Outcome 3: Compare and Contrast the scope of the practice of Public Health care.

Assessment Guidelines

Write a report including the following:

1. Introduction (approximately 200 words)
• Provide a brief introduction/overview of your report, and the content of each sub-section, including your findings.
2. Identify, compare, and contrast any NZ Public Health Intervention/initiative in relation to the three core areas of Public Health. (Approximately 700-850 words) (LO3)
• Select any NZ Public Health intervention/initiative and provide a detailed analysis.
• Compare and contrast this intervention/initiative with the three key principles of Public Health
1. Health Promotion
2. Health Protection
3. Health Prevention

3. Identify, explain, and critique the role of Public Health services in NZ. (Approximately 700-850 words) (LO1)
• Identify and critique two legislations that govern, regulate, and/or influence the provision of public health services in New Zealand/Aotearoa. Provide a relevant example(s) to back up your explanation/support your discussion.
• Identify and critique two ethical principles that govern, regulate and/or influence the provision and decision-making when it comes to public health services in the context of New Zealand/Aotearoa. Provide a relevant example(s) to back up your explanation/support your discussion.

4. Differentiate the roles and responsibilities of Public Healthcare in New Zealand/Aotearoa. (Approximately700-850 words) (LO2)
Your discussion will focus on:
• Clearlydescribe, differentiate, and compare thefive roles and responsibilities of Public Healthcare in New Zealand/Aotearoa.
• Discuss the significance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi in relation to the roles of Public Healthcare in New Zealand/Aotearoa.

5. Conclusion (approximately 200 words)
• Provide a summary of your report/conclusion.

6. References APA (7th edition) format

Reference no: EM133720133

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