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ASSIGNMENT-
Read Part 1 PRINCIPLES chapters 5, 6, and 8 keeping the vulnerable population you selected in week one.
Select one discussion question from each of the three chapters.
Post your thorough answer (3-4 sentences minimum) to the questions using your selected vulnerable population as the focus for your response. Restate your selected vulnerable population by noting the chapter number along with the population name. Get professional assignment writing service now!
My chosen Vulnerable Population Selected: "Underserved Children: Preventing Chronic Illness and Promoting Health" - Chapter 20.
Chapter 5, Question 1: A 34-year old primary school teacher is diagnosed with active tuberculosis. The patient is afraid that she will lose her job if her case is reported. She will start treatment immediately and notes that summer vacation has just started. She is willing to come to the office to take her medicine or take tests to prove she is taking her drugs. Should she be reported to public health officials? What ethical considerations support your position?
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Ch 6, Question 2: How will you learn more about the community? What kinds of information are you looking for? What are the best methods of getting the information you need?
Ch 8, Question 3: What do you or your colleagues see as personal and/or professional obstacles to advocating for your patients?