Based on information from The Healthcare Divide, how has the pandemic challenged the existing health inequalities in the U.S. health care delivery system, especially how hospitals operate? Describe, in detail, two major issues.

Format:

Double-spaced (preferred), minimum 1 page/2 paragraphs.

Watch Dr. Gabor Mate’s lecture “Self Care for Caregivers: When the Body Says No — Caring for Ourselves While Caring for Others” here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6IL8WVyMMs [approx. 1hr. 15 min.]

Analysis of video:

1. Apply one of the Stress & Health theories discussed in CH 5 and in the related PowerPoint to a specific example described by Dr. Mate in the video.

You may choose a theory from the Functionalist or Symbolic Interactionist perspectives (Durkheim, Goffman, Cooley, Thomas, & others in CH 5). Make sure to define the theory and explain the connection. If applicable, you may use more than one example from the video in your analysis.

2. Are any of Dr. Mate’s ideas useful in your own approach to dealing with stress and therefore your health/future career? Why or why not?

Assessment of paper:

• Answer all the questions in any order as long as the paper is organized in a logical and coherent manner. It is not necessary to include an introduction/conclusion.

• Clarity of discussion and analysis.

• Inclusion of specific and detailed examples from any sources used for the paper.

• Make sure to proofread your paper for typos and grammatical errors to ensure that your ideas are clearly stated.

Grading Rubric:

• Clarity of writing (proofread, grammar) = 3 points

• Definition of Theory = 3 points

• Application of Theory = 6 points

• Relevance to personal life = 3 points

Format: double-spaced (preferred), minimum 1 page/2 paragraphs

Watch Frontline: The Healthcare Divide (2021) here:

The Healthcare Divide

Analysis of video:

• Based on information from The Healthcare Divide, how has the pandemic challenged the existing health inequalities in the U.S. health care delivery system, especially how hospitals operate? Describe, in detail, two major issues.

Assessment of paper:

• Answer all the questions in any order as long as the paper is organized in a logical and coherent manner.

• Clarity of discussion and analysis.

• Inclusion of specific and detailed examples from any sources used for the paper. • Make sure to proofread your paper for typos and grammatical errors to ensure that your ideas are clearly stated.

Grading Rubric:

• Clarity of writing (proofread, grammar) = 3 points

• Analysis of 2 major issues = 22 points

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