Overview
Identify key issues, challenges, and opportunities in health care, mental health care, substance abuse prevention, and disability care. [EPAS 5]
Identify ways in which a "social problem" is acknowledged and defined within a Health Care, Mental Health or Substance Abuse context. [EPAS 5]
Analyze causal influences on how a social problem evolves and identify the short and long-term consequences of the problem. [EPAS 5]
Question 1
Identify and discuss the pros and cons of one federal health or mental health policy. What political, cultural, or economic factors have influenced the development and implementation of the policy? Describe the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and explain the impact of this piece of legislation in providing civil rights protections for people with disabilities. Discuss the differences between drug treatment and drug enforcement. Which is preferable for dealing with substance abuse? Why?
This discussion question is informed by the following EPAS Standards:
2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice
5: Engage in Policy Practice
Question 2
Assessment Description
What are two possible policy options for a national health care plan? What are the possible short- and long-term consequences of each plan?
This discussion question is informed by the following EPAS Standard:
5: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice
Question 3
Policy Analysis for Change
Introduction and Conclusion
Use the attached "Topic 3 Assignment Template" document to complete this assignment.
This assignment uses a scoring guide. Please review the scoring guide prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines.
This assignment is informed by the following EPAS Standard:
5: Engage in Policy Practice