NURS 6050 Week 10 Discussion: Ethical Issues with an Aging Population

NURS 6050 Week 10 Discussion: Ethical Issues with an Aging Population

NURS 6050 Week 10 Discussion: Ethical Issues with an Aging Population

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According to the CDC, “in the United States, the proportion of the population aged >65 years is projected to increase from 12.4% in 2000 to 19.6% in 2030,” (CDC, 2003, para. 2). Caring for this aging population is going to be one of the greatest challenges facing the health care industry. Not only will the number of individuals requiring care rise, but so will the cost. As poignantly stated by Crippen and Barnato, “unless we change the practice of medicine and reduce future costs, and explicitly address the ethical dilemmas we face, there may come a time when our kids simply cannot afford us” (2011, p. 128).

In this Discussion, you will examine the ethical issues that the United States and other nations must address when faced with the health care challenges of an aging population.

To prepare: Consider the ethical aspects of health care and health policy for an aging population. Review the Hayutin, Dietz, and Mitchell report presented in the Learning Resources. The authors pose the question, “What are the economic consequences, now and for future generations of taxpayers if we fail to adapt our policies to the changing reality of an older population?” (p. 21). Consider how you would respond to this question. In addition, reflect on the ethical decisions that arise when dispersing limited funds. Contemplate the impact of failing to adjust policy in accordance with the changing reality of an older population. Reflect on the ethical dilemmas that arise when determining expenditures on end-of-life health care.

By Day 3 of NURS 6050 Week 10 Discussion: Ethical Issues with an Aging Population

Post an explanation of the ethical standards you believe should be used in determining how resources should be allocated for an aging population and end-of-life care. Then, provide an analysis of the ethical challenges related to the preparation for the provision of such health care.

Read a selection of your colleagues’ responses.

By Day 6 of NURS 6050 Week 10 Discussion: Ethical Issues with an Aging Population

Respond to at least two of your colleagues on two different days in one or more of the following ways: Ask a probing question, substantiated with additional background information, evidence, or research using an in-text citation in APA format.

Share an insight from having read your colleagues’ postings, synthesizing the information to provide new perspectives. Offer and support an alternative perspective using readings from the classroom or from your own research in the Walden Library. Validate an idea with your own experience and additional research. Make a suggestion based on additional evidence drawn from readings or after synthesizing multiple postings.

Expand on your colleagues’ postings by providing additional insights or contrasting perspectives based on readings and evidence. NURS 6050 Week 10 Discussion: Ethical Issues with an Aging Population

References:

Crippen, D., & Barnato, A. E. (2011). The ethical implications of health spending: Death and other expensive conditions. Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics, 39(2), 121 129. doi:10.1111/j.1748-720X.2011.00582.x Public health and aging: Trends in aging
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NURS 5051/ 6051: Week 11, Application Assignment Rubric

NURS 5051/6051: Week 11, Application Assignment Rubric

Includes a cover page and introduction forthe flyer with an explanation of the issue selected, a description of the audience, and the search terms used to identify resources.

(10 possible points)

This section demonstrates excellence. To achieve a rating of “excellent” the student must discuss all of the concepts and key points presented in the text/s and Learning Resources. Paper provides significant detail including multiple relevant examples, evidence from the readings and other peer reviewed sources published within the past 5 years, and discerning ideas.

(9–10 points)

This section demonstrates a good understanding of the content. To achieve a rating of “good” the student must discuss most of the concepts and key points presented in the text/s and Learning Resources. Paper includes moderate detail, evidence from the readings, and discerning ideas.

points)

This section demonstrates a fairunderstanding of the content. To achieve a rating of “fair” the student must discuss some of the concepts and key points as presented in the text/s and Learning Resources. Paper may be lacking in detail and specificity and/or may not include sufficient pertinent examples or provide sufficient evidence from the readings.

(7 points)

This section demonstrates poor understanding of the content. To achieve a rating of “poor”, the student includes few of the concepts and key points of the text/s and Learning Resources. Paper is missing detail and specificity and/or does not include any pertinent examples or provide sufficient evidence from the readings.

(0–6 points)

In the Flyer:

Defines key terms in a way that is appropriate for the target audience.

(10 possible points)

This section demonstrates excellence. To achieve a rating of “excellent” the student must discuss all of the concepts and key points presented in the text/s and Learning Resources. Paper provides significant detail including multiple relevant examples, evidence from the readings and other peer reviewed sources published within the past 5 years, and discerning ideas.

(9–10 points)

This section demonstrates a good understanding of the content. To achieve a rating of “good” the student must discuss most of the concepts and key points presented in the text/s and Learning Resources. Paper includes moderate detail, evidence from the readings, and discerning ideas.

(8 points)

This section demonstrates a fair understanding of the content. To achieve a rating of “fair” the student must discuss some of the concepts and key points as presented in the text/s and Learning Resources. Paper may be lacking in detail and specificity and/or may not include sufficient pertinent examples or provide sufficient evidence from the readings.

(7 points)

This section demonstrates poor understanding of the content. To achieve a rating of “poor”, the student includes few of the concepts and key points of the text/s and Learning Resources. Paper is missing detail and specificity and/or does not include any pertinent examples or provide sufficient evidence from the readings.

(0–6 points)

Describes the health issue using language appropriate for the audience.

(20 possible points)

This section demonstrates excellence. To achieve a rating of “excellent” the student must discuss all of the concepts and key points presented in the text/s and Learning Resources. The section provides significant detail including multiple relevant examples, evidence from the readings and other peer reviewed sources published within the past 5 years, and discerning ideas.

(19–20 points)

This section demonstrates a good understanding of the content. To achieve a rating of “good” the student must discuss most of the concepts and key points presented in the text/s and Learning Resources. The section includes moderate detail, evidence from the readings, and discerning ideas.

(17–18 points)

This section demonstrates a fairunderstanding of the content. To achieve a rating of “fair” the student must discuss some of the concepts and key points as presented in the text/s and Learning Resources. The section may be lacking in detail and specificity and/or may not include sufficient pertinent examples or provide sufficient evidence from the readings.

(15–16 points)

This section demonstrates poor understanding of the content. To achieve a rating of “poor”, the student includes few of the concepts and key points of the text/s and Learning Resources. The section is missing detail and specificity and/or does not include any pertinent examples or provide sufficient evidence from the readings.

(0–14 points)
Provides guidance on how to identify websites and resources with credible information on the issue.

(20 possible points)

This section demonstrates excellence. To achieve a rating of “excellent” the student must discuss all of the concepts and key points presented in the text/s and Learning Resources. The section provides significant detail including multiple relevant examples, evidence from the readings and other peer reviewed sources published within the past 5 years, and discerning ideas.

(19–20 points)

This section demonstrates a good understanding of the content. To achieve a rating of “good” the student must discuss most of the concepts and key points presented in the text/s and Learning Resources. The section includes moderate detail, evidence from the readings, and discerning ideas.

(17–18 points)

This section demonstrates a fairunderstanding of the content. To achieve a rating of “fair” the student must discuss some of the concepts and key points as presented in the text/s and Learning Resources. The section may be lacking in detail and specificity and/or may not include sufficient pertinent examples or provide sufficient evidence from the readings.

(15–16 points)

This section demonstrates poor understanding of the content. To achieve a rating of “poor”, the student includes few of the concepts and key points of the text/s and Learning Resources. The section is missing detail and specificity and/or does not include any pertinent examples or provide sufficient evidence from the readings.

(0–14 points)
Recommends 4-5 websites with clear, valuable, and reliable information on the issue.

(10 possible points)

This section demonstrates excellence. To achieve a rating of “excellent” the student must discuss all of the concepts and key points presented in the text/s and Learning Resources. The section provides significant detail including multiple relevant examples, evidence from the readings and other peer reviewed sources published within the past 5 years, and discerning ideas.

(9–10 points)

This section demonstrates a good understanding of the content. To achieve a rating of “good” the student must discuss most of the concepts and key points presented in the text/s and Learning Resources. The section includes moderate detail, evidence from the readings, and discerning ideas.

(8 points)

This section demonstrates a fairunderstanding of the content. To achieve a rating of “fair” the student must discuss some of the concepts and key points as presented in the text/s and Learning Resources. The section may be lacking in detail and specificity and/or may not include sufficient pertinent examples or provide sufficient evidence from the readings.

(7 points)

This section demonstrates poor understanding of the content. To achieve a rating of “poor”, the student includes few of the concepts and key points of the text/s and Learning Resources. The section is missing detail and specificity and/or does not include any pertinent examples or provide sufficient evidence from the readings.

(0–6 points)

Writing used in Introduction

(10 possible points)

Paper is well organized, uses scholarly tone, follows APA style, uses original writing and proper paraphrasing, contains very few or no writing and/or spelling errors, and is fully consistent with graduate level writing style. Introduction contains multiple, appropriate and exemplary peer reviewed sources (published within the past 5 years) expected/required for the assignment.

(9–10 points)

Paper is mostly consistent with graduate level writing style. Paper may have some small or infrequent organization, scholarly tone, or APA style issues, and/or may contain a few writing and spelling errors, and/or somewhat less than the expected number of or type of sources.

(8 points)

Paper is somewhat below graduate level writing style, with multiple smaller or a few major problems. Paper may be lacking in organization, scholarly tone, APA style, and/or contain many writing and/or spelling errors, or shows moderate reliance on quoting vs. original writing and paraphrasing. Paper may contain inferior resources (number or quality).

(7 points)

Paper is well below graduate level writing style expectations for organization, scholarly tone, APA style, and writing, or relies excessively on quoting. Paper may contain few or no quality resources.

(0–6 points)

Writing used in Flyer

(20 possible points)

Flyer is well organized, uses a tone appropriate for the audience, uses original writing and proper paraphrasing, contains very few or no writing and/or spelling errors, and is fully consistent with a health flyer writing style.

(18–20 points)

Flyer mostly uses a tone appropriate for the intended audience. Flyer may have some small or infrequent organization, tone issues, and/or may contain a few writing and spelling errors.

(16–17 points)

Flyer is written in a tone that is somewhat above or below the intended audience, with multiple smaller or a few major problems. Flyer may be lacking in organization, appropriate tone, and/or contain many writing and/or spelling errors, or shows moderate reliance on quoting vs. original writing and paraphrasing.

(14–15 points)

Flyer is well below graduate level work, expectations for organization, appropriate tone, and writing.

(0–13 points)

Instructor comments:

Up to 20 points may be deducted for lateness.

Total Score (100 possible points):