a. Select (1) country from the following list. These countries ranked high (in the top 20) on
the World Health Organization (WHO) healthcare system rankings. To search for
information about your selected country, see Module 1 (Term Paper Assignment
instructions).
**France**
Italy
Singapore
Spain
Oman
Austria
Japan
Norway
Portugal
Iceland
Netherlands
United Kingdom
Ireland
Luxembourg
Switzerland
** Although France is #1, I recommend that you choose another country. The limited
number of references may significantly increase your similarity score to over 35%. If you
select France, be sure to upload early to check the similarity score.
b. Compare and contrast your selected country with the United States (U.S.) healthcare
system. For the United States, you can use the references found in your Module 3
required readings (the references are in APA format and can be cited in your paper).
c. NOTE: To avoid point deductions, (1) You MUST address the required content
(see detailed instructions under “d”) and; (2) you MUST organize your paper
using APA formatting (see detailed instructions & example under “e”).
d. REQUIRED CONTENT:
PAPER HEADING: Introduction The name of your selected country and the reason for
your choice.
PAPER HEADING: Health Statistics and Costs Discuss the following (in paragraph
form) for your selected country and the United States (U.S.). For the U.S., use Module 3
readings (Chua; Shay & Schumacher; CDC) and/or more recent internet sources.
Statistics cannot be more than 10 years old.
1) life expectancies
2) mortality rates
3) major health conditions/diseases
4) health care expenditure ($) per capita as ratio of total population
5) health care expenditure (% of gross domestic product)
PAPER HEADING: Health Care Financing Discuss the following (in paragraph form)
for your selected country and the United States (U.S.). For the U.S., use Module 3
readings (Chua; Shay & Schumacher; Jackson & Nolan) and/or more recent internet
sources.
1) How is health care financed for its citizensthrough the public sector (taxes)
and/or the private sector [premium payments by individuals and/or employers) or
a combination of both? For the U.S., also include a short discussion on how the
new Affordable Care Act is financed.
2) If a combination, what are the percentages of private/public financing?
PAPER HEADING: Health Care Administration Discuss the following (in paragraph
form) for your selected country and the United States (U.S.). Which national
governmental agencies (major department and/or its assisting agencies)
1) oversee;
2) regulate; and
3) insure health care benefits for its citizens (i.e., employed, unemployed, low
income, elderly, disabled, uniformed personnel, veterans, native Americans)?
For the U.S., use Module 3 readings (Phillips [U.S. Health Organizations]; Chua)
and/or more recent internet sources. For the U.S., 1-2 sentences for each
department/agency’s purpose or function is sufficient. For your selected country, an
example is the Ministry of Health (or its equivalent) along with its assisting agencies.
PAPER HEADING: Health Care Facilities and Human Resources Discuss the
following (in paragraph form) for your selected country and the United States (U.S.):
1) Hospitals/hospital beds: Number (per 100,000 population) or total number
2) Nurses: Number (per 100,000 population) or total number
3) Physicians: Number (per 100,000 population) or total number
For the U.S., use Module 3 readings (Chua) and/or more recent internet sources.
PAPER HEADING: Conclusion: Access and Equity Issues Discuss the following (in
paragraph form) for your selected country and the United States (U.S.):
2) Which citizens or populations (i.e, ethnic, income, and/or immigrant groups?
For the U.S., use Module 3 readings (AHRQ) and/or more recent internet sources.
e. ORGANIZING YOUR PAPER (SEE BELOW)
Headings are important in a professional paper because they provide organization and
progression for the reader. APA format standardizes heading levels/positions. Use the
APA-formatted levels (titles/positions) below to differentiate your countries and include a
short comparison discussion. I have included an example for your first paper:
Repeat the title of paper [centered] at top of page 2:
Comparison of Health Care Systems: United States and Iceland
Introduction [Level 1] (centered)
Discussion begins. (use paragraph[s] form of at least two sentences
Health Statistics and Costs [Level 2] (flush left = placed at the left margin)
A brief introductory paragraph–at least two sentences–must introduce a reader to the
level 3 subheadings below. The short introduction should answer the following question: What
topical content will you be discussing under the level 3 subheadings? For example: “The
discussion below provides information about and compares the health statistics and costs of the
United States and Iceland. Health statistics include life expectancies and mortality rates, major
health conditions and diseases, health care expenditure dollars ($) per capita, and health care
expenditure as a percentage (%) of gross domestic product (GDP).”
United States. [Level 3] Level 3 heading is indented with period, only the first word is
capitalized (unless a proper noun), and discussion begins immediately after heading.
Iceland. [Level 3] Discussion begins.
Comparison of countries. [Level 3] Discussion begins
Health Care Financing [Level 2] (flush left)
A short paragraph (at least two sentences) must introduce the level 3 subheadings you are
going to discuss in this section. See above for example.
United States. [Level 3] Level 3 heading is indented with period, only the first word is
capitalized (unless a proper noun), and discussion begins immediately after heading.
Iceland. [Level 3] Discussion begins.
Comparison of countries. [Level 3] Discussion begins
and so on to complete the paper topics
Conclusion: Access and Equity Issues [Level 1] (centered)
Discussion begins. (paragraph[s] form)
References [Level 1] (new page, centered)
5) In-text citations and a reference list MUST be found in your paper. See the Nursing Student
Writing Guidelines Checklist for APA formatting.
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