Before completing this Discussion, please familiarize yourself with the Week 2 Discussion 1 Rubric located in the area of the course navigation menu. A persons health may be greatly impacted by his or her access to timely, appropriate care. Yet, in the United States, there are marked differences in the quality of services that are available and in each individuals use of those services. The cost of health care, for instance, can influence a persons decision to visit the doctor or fill a prescription. What other factors impact health care-related decisions? In this Discussion, you will examine case studies that illustrate dilemmas related to cost, quality, and access to health care, and consider the potential influence these dilemmas can have on a persons health, financial standing, and quality of life. Read the Week 2 Discussion 1 Case Studies document, found in this weeks Learning Resources. Review the information presented in the Learning Resources, including Chapter 12 in the Shi and Singh (2015) textbook and the websites and articles. Analyze the circumstances presented in the case studies, and consider the following questions: a substantive and cohesive response to the following: Use and identify sources to support your posting and responses. a selection of your colleagues postings. Your original post, due by , will typically be 34 paragraphs in length as a general expectation/estimate. Refer to the Week 2 Discussion 1 Rubric for grading elements and criteria. Your Instructor will use the rubric to assess your work.
