I have to respond to the following statements of my classmates. Please provide 150-200 words to each statement with a reference to each if applicable.

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posted by WANDA LANE at Jan 28, 2015, 7:18 PM

Last updated Jan 28, 2015, 7:18 PM

Not only are there differing viewpoints between patients and providers, but differences exist depending upon the age of the patient as well.  The baby boomer generation believes that the doctor is never wrong.  If Doctor Smith tells WWII veteran Bob jumping will cure his cancer, Bob will ask “how high”?  Bob did not have the luxury of the information super highway or mass media to research the myriad of cancer treatments available.  My generation is bombarded every day with commercials for Cymbalta, Ambien, and countless other medications that encourage me to challenge Dr. Smith and his treatment recommendations.  I tell Dr. Smith, “I want medication A” and can discuss the pros and cons of such treatment in detail.  I have to believe an older physician would consider this an attack on his education and experience.  Younger physicians would, more than likely, relish the challenge of an “educated” patient.

Re: Discussion Starter

posted by George Caravelcov at Jan 28, 2015, 7:53 PM

Last updated Jan 28, 2015, 7:53 PM

While struggling global economy and the labor market is stagnating in a broad range of industries, the demand for talented employees in healthcare, hasn’t stopped at the same rate. In fact, some healthcare jobs are experiencing a steady demand that is predicted to surge over the next few years. Many of these expanding markets are centered on primary care physicians, nursing and healthcare IT.

The main explanation for stability in healthcare seems to be simple: people can choose to opt in and out of other consumer markets, but nobody chooses to be sick. At the same time, a rising number of aging healthcare workers will begin to retire, adding further stress to the situation.

The solution must include increased funding for medical training and education to increase the number of people coming into the healthcare fields, and include funding higher salaries for working professionals, hiring more nursing faculty at universities, admitting more students to baccalaureate nursing programs. Another solution to the shortage is to train health workers on how to deal with the particular challenges they may meet in coming decades.

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posted by ERIKA RATERINK at Jan 27, 2015, 10:41 AM

Last updated Jan 27, 2015, 10:41 AM 

Allied Health professionals are dental hygienists, dietitians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and respiratory specialist to name a few. They play a large role in the healthcare system. According to Chapter four in our book, they make up about 60% of the healthcare work force. They work alongside doctors and nurses and make up the majority of the healthcare field. Personally I have been to physical therapy with my son and he has also had a respiratory therapist. They play a very important role in healthcare and I think at times are forgotten about when it comes to thinking about healthcare professions. My personal experience is that they are invaluable. I am grateful my son had a great respiratory therapist when he was unable to breathe on his own. It is very comforting to the parents to know their child is in good hands.