Description
Assignment 9 Competency: Psychosocial and Biological Factors in Healthcare
Research and analyze a healthcare situation for its psychosocial and biological factors.
Course outcome:
HS290–1: Integrate knowledge from behavioral and biological sciences as a basis for allied health practice.
GEL-5.01: Identify examples of human expression in society and culture.
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Instructions
Your response may be based on an actual situation or a hypothetical situation. Any actual situation should be presented as a hypothetical one, with any names and other identifying information changed for anonymity. Begin with a brief summary of the situation. As you discuss the psychosocial and biological factors involved, include:
(a) identification of two specific psychosocial factors,
(b) identification of two specific biological factors,
(c) the impact of the factors on healthcare as both an art (methodology, bedside manner, etc.) and a science (systematized knowledge) for the patient and/or provider, and
(d) any implications for dealing with patients from diverse cultures.
The following requirements apply to this assignments:
• 2–4 pages in length, excluding any title page, references, appendices, etc.
• Logical flow from beginning to end to exhibit well-ordered and unified expression, with your viewpoint and purpose clearly established and sustained throughout the document.
• Original and insightful thought.
