BSC 2347 Week 7 Discussion: Organ Donation

The number of individuals waiting for an organ transplant completely dwarfs the number of donor organs available. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2014), 18 people die each day waiting for an organ, and over 120,000 people are waiting for an organ transplant.

Research organ donation and explain how the U.S. could reduce these statistics and get more individuals to sign up for organ donation.

What would it take to donate one of your kidneys to a family member?
How about a stranger? Would you?
What are your overall fears and concerns?

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BSC 2347 Week 8 Discussion: Energy Drinks and Kids

The intake of various energy drinks, such as Redbull®, Monster Energy Drink®, and Rockstar®, has dramatically increased in recent years among children, teenagers, and young adults. These energy drinks have been linked to illnesses and even deaths in certain cases.

Research the effects these energy drinks have on the body and their associated complications. Many of these drinks contain various vitamins and electrolytes, among other ingredients.

Can these energy drinks influence the body’s overall electrolyte and acid-base balance? Why or why not?
Should these drinks have a warning label on them?
Should it be illegal to sell them to anyone under 16? Elaborate on your opinions.

BSC 2347 Week 9 Discussion: Birth Control

The topic and discussion of birth control have been reignited due to the Affordable Health Care Act (ObamaCare) passage. Research the concept and various methods/techniques of birth control. Also, research statistical data on teen pregnancies across the United States and within your state.

Are you surprised by the teen pregnancy rates within the United States and your state? Why or why not?
Should birth control products be free to anyone who wants to use it?
Should birth control products, such as condoms, pills, and patches, be readily available for teenagers without a parent’s knowledge or consent? Why or why not? If so, at what age? Justify your reasoning and opinions with your research.

BSC 2347 Week 10 Discussion: End-of-Life Care

End-of-life care and treatment is a sensitive subject to discuss but must be addressed by our healthcare field and society due to its exorbitant costs on the healthcare system, especially Medicare and public health insurance. According to “The Dartmouth Institute” (2013), Medicare spending per patient in the last two years of life went from $60,694 in 2007 to $69,947 in 2010.

On top of that, it is estimated that one-quarter of all Medicare payments are for end-of-life care and treatment, which is about $50 billion, with the majority of costs being paid out for the last two months of the patients’ care and treatments.

There have been ethical calls to limit the payment Medicare will provide to extend a patient’s life for another six to twelve months.

Should there be a financial limit for Medicare in these situations? Why or why not, and if so, what should it be?
Should money be diverted from end-of-life care and treatment for seniors and be used on infant and childhood care?
Will an advance health care directive (otherwise known as a living will) resolve this problem? Why or why not?

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BSC 2347 Week 11 Discussion latest

Self-Reflection

You’re in your last week of Anatomy and Physiology II, finishing up two difficult quarters of anatomy and physiology. Take a moment and reflect on how much your knowledge of human anatomy and physiology has improved and increased.

Share why you are pursuing a degree in your specific professional field and how this degree will change and improve your life.
How will your increased knowledge of anatomy and physiology assist your ability within your field?
Lastly, these courses worked on improving your critical thinking skills through various assignments, such as case study assignments. Why is critical thinking important within your professional field, and how will you work to improve your critical thinking skills further?

BSC 2347 Week 7 Discussion: Organ Donation