Write a formal paper (1,000-1,200 words) in which you distinguish the role of allied health in the delivery of patient care, define the scope of practice for allied health professionals, and discuss the importance of patient-centered care.

This assignment requires you to apply the academic search skills learned in the preceding topic.

Follow the instructions below to complete this assignment.

View the interactive learning media http://lc.gcumedia.com/hlt307v/allied-health-community/allied-health-community-v1.1.html

Read the profiles of each of the allied health providers found in the media.

Select two allied health providers, from among those profiled, on which to base your assignment.

Using the GCU online library, perform an academic search in which you research the role and scope of practice for each of the two allied health providers you selected. A minimum of three scholarly peer reviewed articles are required.

In a formal paper that is formatted using the APA style guide, write an academic paper in which you address these six main concepts:

1. Describe the role of each allied health provider in the delivery of care.
2. Describe the education and skills needed to provide patient care.
3. Define the concept of Scope of Practice as it pertains to the work of allied health.
4. Define the concept of patient-centered care.
5. Discuss the importance of patient-centered care.
6. Describe behaviors/steps taken by allied health providers that result in patient-centered care.

C. T. a 48-year-old male patient presents for a checkup.  He admits it has been 4 years since he has been seen by a medical professional and at that time was diagnosed with an upper respiratory illness. He did have his blood pressure takin a year ago at his employer’s health fair and was told it was a “little high”.

He has had no major illness or chronic diseases. He has no known allergies and does not take any regular medication.

His family history shows that is father died of a heart attack at age 68, his mother is alive and well at age 72, he has a 50-year-old brother with depression and alcoholism, and one son who is healthy at age 24. He did have a maternal uncle with prostate cancer.

On review of systems, he has occasional headaches, experiences shortness of breath when he walks upstairs, and gets up once a night to urinate.

• What should the major objectives of this health maintenance visit be?
• What conditions, risk factors, and health related behaviors should be screened for during this visit?
• What are the common causes of morbidity and mortality for 48-year-old men in the United States?

Read and respond to two of your peers posts. Compare and contrast your responses with theirs and discuss different perspectives.

Use correct APA formatting and in text citations to support your responses.