Each student is expected to develop a 4 – 6 page paper (excluding title page and reference page) examining a current global health issue. This assignment is considered a “formal paper” with proper documentation of references with in-text citations. You may choose an issue/topic from the list or one you identify. If choosing a different topic, please email the issue to be sure it fits the focus of this assignment.
The paper should include the following elements:
a. Introduction of the issue – Identification and overview of the country and the issue.
b. Impact of the issue on health and healthcare – impact of the issue in one country (not the United States). Include the population most affected by the issue and the magnitude of the impact. Share an example of a situation in which this issue affects individuals or groups.
c. Impact of the issue on health and healthcare delivery in the United States – impact of the issue in the US overall or in a local area. Include the population most affected by the issue and the magnitude of the impact. Share an example of a situation in which this issue affects individuals or groups.
d. Comparison of impact – Compare the impact in the United States and a country outside the United States.
e. Impact of the issue from discipline perspective – Discuss the impact in your practice or from the perspective your practice or area of interest.
f. Ethical considerations – address ethical considerations. Apply ethical principles as discussed in the resources posted on Blackboard.
g. Responses – Identify specific solutions or responses to this issue. These may include political action, professional action, changes in healthcare delivery, or some other type of response.
h. Summary – Information presented should be summarized.
i. References – Use at least 5 additional current references. The references should be used to support positions throughout the paper. References must be cited in the text of the paper and a complete reference list in APA format.
Suggested Topics
• Corruption
• Political instability
• Gender issues
• Medical tourism
• Climate change and effects such as drought, famine, or natural disasters
• Pharmaceuticals
o Availability of medication
o Reliability of medication (counterfeit medications)
o Research and development
o Immunizations – access and/or factors affecting immunization rates
• Health care delivery
o Access to care
o Levels of care
o Quality of care
• Mental Health
• Foreign Aid and effect on health care (continuity of care)
• Non-governmental organizations and effect on health care
Global Health Issues Paper – Grading Rubric
Criteria
Points Possible
Points Earned
Comments
Introduction
5
Impact on society – outside of the US
20
Impact in the US
10
Comparison of impact in the US and outside of the US
10
Impact on discipline
10
Ethical considerations
10
Solutions/responses
10
Summary
5
References – at least 5 current references
10
Use references to support positions
5
Grammatically correct and in APA or MLA format
5
Total
100
