M6A3: The comparison of collaborative care for a patient with a mental health disorder versus a patient with a medical disorder in the acute care setting Paper
Using APA format, write a six (6) to ten (10) page paper (excludes cover and reference page) that addresses the comparison of collaborative care for a patient with a mental health disorder versus a patient with a medical disorder in the acute care setting.
The paper consists of three (3) parts and must be submitted by the close of week six. Each part must be a minimum of two (2) pages in length.
A minimum of three (3) current professional references must be provided. Current references include professional publications or valid and current websites dated within five (5) years. Additionally, a textbook that is no more than one (1) edition old may be used.
Part 1
a. Select one (1) mental health disorder ( Depression) and one (1) medical disorder ( Diabetes Mellitus )covered within the modules of NUR212 as a basis for your paper. (It must be a disorder that is covered in the content of this course. Other disorders will not be graded.) Compare the two (2) disorders demonstrating similarities and differences.
b. Discuss how the efforts and resources required to manage the disorders compare to one another. Is the burden a patient with a mental health disorder endures comparable to the burden experienced by a patient with a medical disorder? Explain your response.
c. Identify two (2) issues that may arise for the patient and/or family when caring for the patients with the identified disorders. Provide two (2) descriptive examples.
Part 2
a. Identify ethical and legal implications the RN considers when caring for patients with a mental health disorder and medical disorder.
b. Discuss similarities and differences in the RN’s approach to address the identified implications.
Part 3
a. Provide an example of how the interprofessional team members can provide collaborative and continuous care in the acute care setting.
b. Discuss the role of the professional nurse within the team and provide three (3) examples.
c. Describe how to ensure adherence to medication regimen and follow-up visits – Provide three (3) examples.
d. What measures would evaluate the effectiveness of the interprofessional plan of care?
e. How does the RN evaluate the interprofessional team efforts and identify modifications that might be necessary?
Any topic chosen that is not covered within the context of this course, will not be accepted.\nMy Mental disorder is Depression and my Medical disorder is Diabetes Mellitus .\nTip Sheet for your NUR 212 written assignment (M6A3 – due end of week 6!)\nThree (3) easy steps to SUCCESS!\n1…..Use the course schedule in the syllabus to help you plan ahead. Print out the directions for the paper (what to include) and check each off as you complete it.
Here is your timeline:\n By week 2: know which topics you will address and start the outline\n By week 3: complete an outline, gather scholarly articles\n By week 4: start writing the paper\n By week 5: finish writing (no kidding!) and submit to Turnitin-do this early in case you need to make corrections and resubmit. \n Week 6: final editing if needed, submit in the course by end of week 6.\n2……Here is a “highly recommended” outline for your paper. This will make your life easier. It follows the rubric and is set up in APA format.
Also, check out this interactive link! http://owl.excelsior.edu/posts/view/457\n I. Title page: (include name of specific health problems) – this page stands alone, first page per APA.\n II. Next page (page 2) starts with an Introduction (one paragraph, no heading) – identify the topic’s you chose to write about and what the paper will include. Make sure you insert page numbers. \n PART 1: (This section should be about 2-3 pages): Use subheadings for each section to make sure you capture all of the components of the paper: (It will make your paper organized and clear)-\nYou can create the title of your subheadings in your own words but make sure you capture all of these:\na. Comparison of the two disorders noting 1. similarities and 2. differences:\nb. Efforts and resources required to manage the disorder\nc. The burden of a mental health disorder compared to the burden of a medical disorder (-is it comparable and explain your reasons)\nd. Two issues that rise for patient/family when caring for those with these identified disorders \n PART 2: (This should be about 2-3 pages)(Again, this can be in your own words, you don’t have to use my exact wording) \na.
Ethical and legal implications for both disorders\nb. Similarities and differences in the RN’s approach to address the identified implications\nPART 3: (This should be about 3-4 pages including conclusion)-\n a. Example of Interprofessional team members providing collaborative and continuous care in the acute care \n setting.\n b. Role of the professional nurse within the team (provide three (3) examples.)\n c. Ensuring adherence to medication regimen and follow-up visits – (Provide three (3) examples.)\n d. Measures to evaluate the effectiveness of the interprofessional plan of care.\n e. Evaluation by the RN of the interprofessional team efforts and modifications that might be necessary\n \nDon’t forget the conclusion. \nConclusion (one paragraph summary) – you always need a conclusion for your paper. It is like a summary of what you covered in the paper. The conclusion requires a paragraph heading: Conclusion.\n III. Reference Page. This is the last page and stands alone from the paper.
Remember to follow APA format. Use the Excelsior College OWL, OneSearch (library), Smarthinking, Grammarly, and other student resources. Additionally make sure you title it “Reference Page” centered at the top of the page.
Sources not older than 5 years.
