Use the concepts you’ve learned in this module to answer the discussion question. The first question (#1) is opinion based, so you can use your experiences and/or opinion, your own prior knowledge, and/or experiences from the -real” world to answer it. You will need to apply what you’ve learned in this module to answer all other questions.
Discussion Question
The first part (#1) of the discussion question is opinion based so that you can begin the discussion immediately without having completed all of your readings. You will need to use what you learn from this module to respond to questions the second part (#2, #3 and #4).
Do you think healthcare is an individual’s right or a privilege? Should it be an individual’s responsibility to secure healthcare for themselves or a government’s duty to provide it for their people? Use what you learn from the module to respond these questions.
Why has it been so challenging for the public health system to integrate with healthcare? How has the ACA helped facilitate this integration? Can you think of any areas for improvement? Does politics influence the shaping of health policies? Can you discuss one example of a public health issue in recent times that has been influenced by politics? In your view, what underlying determinants most affect the quality and performance of public health systems? Why is it important to understand the context in which public health systems operate in assessing quality and performance?
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