Sample Papers

Social Attitudes Versus Individual Choice   The smoking ban example illustrates how social attitudes—which are positive or negative evaluations of people, places, things, events, and the […]

1.1 Social Theory and Public Policy in Health Care   Courtesy of iStockphoto/Thinkstock Prohibiting smoking in public places exemplifies the social theory of the common good, […]

Ch. 1 Identifying the Vulnerable   Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, you should be able to:   Explain the concept of vulnerable populations. Discuss how […]

Indigent and Homeless People   During the global recession caused by the collapse of the worldwide banking system in the early 2000s, the number of homeless […]

Understanding the Scope of Vulnerable Populations   Review the descriptions of the special populations addressed in Chapter 1 of your course textbook.  Identify the three groups […]

People Affected by Alcohol and Substance Abuse   Alcoholism is overuse of and dependence on alcohol. One of the earmarks of alcoholism is frequent binge drinking, […]

People Diagnosed With Mental Conditions   One common health problem that many HIV patients develop is HIV-associated dementia (HAD). Many elderly persons are affected by similar […]

Chronically Ill and Disabled People   Chronic diseases are long-lasting and often incurable, as opposed to acute diseases, like the common flu, that are usually easily […]

Elder Abuse   Adults over the age of 65 are particularly susceptible to abuse because the effects of aging often create a need for assistance with […]