Discussion 03.2: Breach of Contract?

  Read to the Discussion 03.2 Scenario. We will debate the question: 

DISCUSSION 03.2: BREACH OF CONTRACT?

SCENARIO (BASED ON A REAL MICHIGAN CASE)

A patient went to his doctor complaining of stomach pains. The doctor diagnosed the patient with a

bleeding ulcer, recommending surgery. Before the patient agreed to the surgery, the doctor told the

patient, “Don’t worry, Bob, after this you’ll be good as new.” The surgery was unsuccessful.

Although most medical malpractice suits are based on negligence, this plaintiff made a claim for breach

of contract. At trial, the patient argued that the doctor promised to cure him, and did not, so the

contract was breached. The doctor responded that he had only promised to treat the patient, not cure

him, and that there is always a chance that medical interventions will not succeed. He was just trying to

make the patient feel better about this procedure which had the best chance of helping him.

Oral contracts can be perfectly legal and binding. However, remember that any contract (oral or

written) must have both mutual assent and an exchange of consideration. The parties must agree to the

terms and have an exchange of promises or some other consideration to create a legally-binding

commitment.

(Note: If you would like to see the real case this scenario is based upon, check out Guilmet v. Campbell,

188 N.W.2d 601 (Mich. 1971). Be warned—the scenario has altered the facts from the original case. Do

not rely upon the real case opinion in formulating your answer to the fictional scenario in the discussion

question.)

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

(Answer on the discussion board.)

We will debate the question:

 Did the doctor enter into a legally binding contract to cure this patient (that is, were the

contract formation elements of mutual assent and exchange of consideration met)? There is a

big difference between a legally binding contract and a “mere promise.” Which happened in

this case?

 

Research Paper         

          

Homework Content

1.     Research Paper:

   Write a three-page paper about a specific health belief system that is common to a population.

   1. Include the origins of the health beliefs.
   2. Discuss the health implications of the health beliefs (e.g., are they a potentially harmful?).
   3. How will you integrate the health beliefs into your nursing care?
   4. Submission Instructions:
   • The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
   • The paper should be formatted per current APA and 3-5 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract and references page. Incorporate a minimum of 3 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.
   • Complete and submit the assignment

 

After  reading the websites cited in the Overview and your peer’s Discussion  posts develop a one-page Physical Activity Resource  Brochure/infographic. Imagine that your peers all live in the same  general location. Research one fun and unusual but accessible activity that will meet the physical activity goals of you and your peers.

Remember  to search for activities on Living Social, Groupon, Department of  Recreation and Parks brochures, club and meetings sections of the  newspaper, bulletin boards in your favorite neighborhood coffee shop or  grocery store, etc. Develop a one-page infographic as the brochure which  offers information on:

• a description of the activity 
• cost 
• when and where 
• website or copy of the listing location 

The  activity should be described as above noted with the addition of photos  or graphics to enhance the brochure. Pictures and graphics are  required. 

You  may submit your brochure/infographic in PowerPoint, PDF, Word or  Microsoft Publisher format. View websites on how to create an 8 X 11.5  color infographic (one-page Word or pdf. document), but do not purchase  formatting options. 

• http://blog.hubspot.com/blog/tabid/6307/bid/34223/5-Infographics-to-Teach-You-How-to-Easily-Create-Infographics-in-PowerPoint-TEMPLATES.aspx
• http://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/free-ppt-infographic-templates-designs-ht

Assignment Expectations:

Length: One-page

Structure: One-page colored infographic/brochure

References:  Use appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all  resources utilized to answer the questions.  A minimum of two (2)  scholarly sources are required for this assignment. Citations on  infographic where used, references at the bottom of infographic. 

Rubric:  This assignment uses a rubric for scoring. Please review it as part of  your assignment preparation and again prior to submission to ensure you  have addressed its criteria at the highest level.

Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx) or a PDF document (.pdf)

File name:  Name your saved file according to your first initial, last name, and  the assignment number (for example RHall Assignment 1.docx)

THIS IS THE ACTIVITY

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Purpose

This assignment provides the opportunity for the student to complete an analysis of a concept found in the nurse practitioner role supported by a nursing theory using an identified process. The assignment fosters analytical thinking related to the selected concept as well as application within the profession.

Activity Learning Outcomes

Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to:

Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to:

CO 1: Demonstrate logical and creative thinking in the analysis and application of a theory to nursing practice. (PO 2, 5) 

CO 4: Analyze theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect to the components, relationship among the components, and the application to advanced nursing practice. (PO 1)

 

Requirements:

Description of the Assignment 

This assignment presents a modified method for conducting a concept analysis of one concept that is important and useful to the nurse practitioner role.  The concept for this assignment must be supported by a published nursing theory. The selected concept is identified and then the elements of the analysis process are applied in order to synthesize knowledge for application as demonstrated through the creation of a model case. Theoretical applications of the concept are also discussed. Non-nursing theories may not be used. Scholarly literature is incorporated throughout the analysis.  

Only the elements identified in this assignment should be used for this concept analysis.

Possible Concepts: The following concepts are not required; students may select one of these concepts or find another concept. Each selected concept must be associated with a nursing theory; the use of non-nursing theories is not allowed. If you have any questions regarding your concept or the nursing theory, please consult with your faculty member for assistance. Please note: the concepts of caring or cultural humility are not permitted for this assignment.

• Adaptation
• Burnout
• Civility
• Comfort
• Compassion
• Compassion fatigue
• Competence
• Empowerment
• Engagement
• Health
• Leadership
• Meaningfulness
• Modeling
• Noise
• Pain
• Palliative care
• Quality of life
• Resilience
• Self-care
• Sensory overload
• Situational awareness

Criteria for Content 

1. Definition/Explanation of the selected nursing concept
   • Defines/explains the concept using scholarly literature (a dictionary maybe used for this section only)
   • Support from nursing literature is required.

  2. Defining attributes:

• A minimum of three (3) attributes are required.
• Support from nursing literature is required.

Explanation:  An attribute identifies characteristics of a concept.  For this question, the characteristics of the selected nursing concept are identified and discussed. 

1. Antecedent and Consequence
   • 1 antecedent of the selected nursing concept.
   • 1 consequence of the selected nursing concept.
   • Support from nursing literature is required.

Explanation:  An antecedent is an identifiable occurrence that happens before an event. An antecedent precedes a selected nursing concept. A consequence follows or is the result of an event.  The selected consequence follows or is the result of the selected nursing concept.  

  4. Model Case

• 1 Model Case is created by the student and discussed substantively by demonstrating within the case each of the following areas:
  • Definition
  • All identified attributes

1. Theoretical Applications of the Concept
   • Explain how the concept applies to the selected nursing theory.
   • Support from nursing literature is required.
2. Reflection
   • Reflect on how the concept analysis findings apply to your advanced nursing practice, specifically as an NP.
   • Self-reflection may be written in first-person.

Preparing the Assignment

Criteria for Format and Special Instructions

1. The worksheet should be typed, double spaced, and written in complete sentences. (Concept Analysis Worksheet) (Links to an external site.)
2. Reference page and in-text citations must follow APA guidelines as found in the current edition of the manual.
3. The source of the concept for this assignment must be a published nursing Non-nursing theories may not be used.
4. A minimum of 4 (four) scholarly references must be used. Required textbooks for this course, and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information may not be used as scholarly references for this assignment. A dictionary maybe used as a reference for the section titled “Definition/Explanation of the selected nursing concept”, but it is not counted as one of the 4 required scholarly nursing references. Be aware that information from .com websites may be incorrect and should be avoided.
5. References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them.
6. Ideas and information from scholarly, peer reviewed, nursing sources must be cited and referenced correctly.
7. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal, scientific writing.
8. Please note: Do not rely on .com sites to identify the nursing theory as they do not provide accurate information in all cases.

Week 2 Discussion

Post your initial response to the topic below.

Topic

Age related changes can affect the lifestyle/quality of life of the elderly.

·  As a Nurse, what do you think are the two most prevalent age-related changes that affect the lifestyle of the elderly?

·  How would you help an elderly patient adjust to the two changes you identified?
 

As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format. Support your work, using your course lectures and textbook readings. Helpful APA guides and resources are available in the  University Online Library. Below are guides that are located in the library and can be accessed and downloaded via the University Online Citation Resources: APA Style page. The American Psychological Association website also provides detailed guidance on formatting, citations, and references at APA Style.