Assignment Problem: Watch the video below and answer the questions that follow:
YouTube Video: Health care: America vs. the World
Problem 1: Why is it important for you, the practical nurse to understand all the various types of health care settings that are available in the US and in the rest of the world?
Problem 2: Why do you think the US, who spends more money on health care than any other country, has no better outcome for patients than countries that spend less?
Problem 3: As you watched the video, which of the health care systems is most appealing to you? Explain your answer.
Problem 4: Have you witnessed disparity in access to health care? How has that affected the health of the individuals involved?
Problem 5: What resources are you aware of in your community that can assist others to attain their best level of health if they do not have health insurance or are underinsured?
Problem 6: What small actions can you as a practical nurse do consistently, that can positively affect the heath of others, no matter if they are insured or not?