Soc 313 week 4 d qs

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Discuss the psychosocial and vocational impact of skin
conditions. Specifically address at least two, and provide
suggestions for introducing the affected person into the work
environment.
Sociology - General Sociology
Psychosocial Issues in Huntington’s Disease . Discuss
psychosocial issues in Huntington’s disease. Some of the
issues may be from the following list. Use at least 3 of the
following or 3 of your own, and provide a resource for your
findings. Respond to at least one other student in an
evaluative or informative manner, not by stating “I agree.”
a. Individuals and their families must cope with continuing
losses, both physical and mental, as the condition progresses.
b. The cognitive and behavioral changes for affected
individuals may make it more difficult for them to cope.
c. Individuals and family members may feel helpless and
hopeless.
d. Faulty judgment and impulsivity related to behavioral
changes may result in unsafe situations for the individual.
e. As the condition progresses, individuals become less able
to care for themselves and thus become more dependent on
others.
f. As communication becomes more difficult, social
interactions also become more difficult, resulting in
increasing social isolation.
g. Personality changes that may produce violent or hostile

2. behaviors may stress support systems.
h. Because Huntington’s disease has a genetic component,
family members may seek out genetic counseling to
determine if they carry the Huntington gene and may want to
make decisions related to pregnancy.
Parkinson’s Disease Discussion Paper . Watch the video, My
Father, My Brother, and Me; Understanding Parkinson’s a
Frontline presentation. After viewing the video, read through
the PBS Frequently Asked Questions.
Write a 3-4 page paper (excluding the title and reference
pages) in APA format in which you cover the following
content elements:
Describe/discuss what you believe are the four most
significant concepts from the video
Describe two challenges in finding a cure
Discuss two aspects of the stem cell controversy
Describe two approaches that help people cope with this
disease
Discharge Plan . Consider: A client, diagnosed with
schizophrenia, is the subject of a discharge planning
conference. The major focus of the discharge plan is
concerned with maintaining independence in daily living and
employment. From your knowledge of schizophrenia, list two
specific issues that should be considered in the discharge
planning for the client’s return to employment and
community living.
a. Describe each of the two issues.
b. Provide a thoughtful intervention for each of the issues.
Briefly identify who would be included in the plan, what is to
be done, and identify at least one barrier to success.
c. Support your discussion with two literature resources in

3. addition to the Text. One of the resources must be a
scholarly journal; the other may be a professional website,
i.e., American Psychological Association . Remember to use
APA style to format your citation(s).
d. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.
Chronic Illness . Watch the MSNBC video Americans Living
with Chronic Illness that ran on the “Today Show” on 1/25/07
with Meredith Vieira. (The video runs 7 min and 26 sec.)
In Chapters 5-9 of the text, several medical conditions are
discussed. Select one of the conditions and explore the
psycho-social dimensions of the condition in greater detail
than is found in the text. Write a three-to-four page paper
(excluding the title and reference pages) in APA format.
Support Program Hunt . Find one innovative and/or
experimental client education or support program relating to
one of the diagnoses discussed in the required readings,
Chapters 10-13. In the post:
a. Identify and describe the program/innovation
b. State the purpose of the program/innovation
c. Identify the target population for the program
d. Report the results/outcomes of the program/innovation
e. Cite the references (two, at minimum) in addition to the
Text
f. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings
Final Paper Outline . This outline will help prepare you to
write the final paper. The outline must contain:
a. Introduction with thesis statement
b. Major headings
c. Conclusion
d. Reference page containing at least three articles from your
research that you have read. The articles used should be

4. current (published within the last five years) and be listed in
APA format.
Skin Conditions . Discuss the psychosocial and vocational
impact of skin conditions. Specifically address at least two,
and provide suggestions for introducing the affected person
into the work environment. Respond to at least two of your
classmates’ postings.
Case Study Analysis . Read the Case Studies on page 440 of
your textbook. Select one of the cases and in a 3-4 page
paper (excluding title and reference pages), describe the
condition that is presented in the case and discuss how the
condition will affect the individual’s social experiences.
Include a minimum of 3 APA references.
Use the following format:
a. Title Page
i. Topic of the Paper
ii. Student Name
iii. Name of the Course
iv. Instructor Name
v. Date Due
b. Introduction: In an introductory paragraph, provide an
overview of the selected case, and main points of the paper.
c. Body:
i. In a separate paragraph, describe the case selected for this
paper.
ii. Describe the condition presented in the selected case,
including signs and symptoms, course of the disease,
prognosis, and resultant needs of the patient.
iii. Discuss the various ways in which the condition will affect
the individual’s social experiences. Include:
Spouse, significant other, or those most closely or intimately

5. associated with the individual
Family and extended family
Community and other social groups or support systems
(Work, clubs, religious organizations, volunteer groups, or
support groups, for example.)
iv. The discussion must be informative, insightful, and reflect
critical thought.
d. Conclusion: Provide a brief summary of the case, the
condition, and how it impacts the individual’s social
experiences.
e. Reference Page
i. APA style
The U.S. Health Care System . The U.S. Health Care System is
frequently criticized as being expensive and lacking coverage
of the total population. On the other hand, the U.S. Health
Care System is innovative and frequently used by foreign
residents for treatment. Managed care was a response to the
cost, quality and coverage concerns. Consider the issues of
care coordination, prevention practices, formulary
medication costs, delay in getting appointments or tests,
denial of referrals to specialists, inadequate skill of physicians
and the need for specific approval by an MCO before the
most effective medication for the treatment of a condition
can be obtained if the drug is not lis...
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