Week 6 Discussion - The history, structure, and ultimate function

Week 6 Dis

learning materials, you learned about the history, structure, and ultimate function of the U.S. health care system and how it compares with other developed nations.

In your discussion,

• Describe three major changes that have taken place in the development of the U.S. health care system.
• Describe the education and responsibility differences between an LPN, a CNA, and an RN.
• Explain the differences in education and training between a primary care physician (PCP) and a cardiologist.
• Describe the role public health professionals play in the U.S. health care system and its delivery.
• Describe three major problems facing the U.S. health care system when compared to other developed nations.
  • Hypothesize the role public health should play in addressing these three major problems.
• Identify three elements of the Affordable Care Act that pertain to public health.