450_M2_Case_Standards of Evaluation

Assignment
Overview

There are many health care delivery
systems used as a comparison for the system in the United States. Now that we
have a better understanding of the standards of evaluation, let us apply those standards
in comparing and contrasting two different systems.

Case
Assignment

Write a paper comparing and
contrasting our system of health care delivery to that of our neighbor across
the pond (England). Be sure to discuss all four standards:

• Access
• Cost
• Quality
• Continuity

Assignment
Expectations

LENGTH: Your paper should be 3 pages
typed and double-spaced with one-inch margins and 12-point font, and meet the
exact number of pages specified in the assignment instructions.

COVER PAGE: Copy the exact assignment onto your cover page (the actual
questions or task).

REFERENCES: Cite your references in the text of all papers and on the
reference list at the end. For examples, review the way the references are
listed in the modules and on the background reading list.

PRECISION: Each question of the assignment is specifically addressed in the
paper.

CLARITY: The paper reads clearly (i.e., it is not confusing) and is
well-structured. Subheadings are used to guide the reader.

BREADTH: The paper presents appropriate breadth covering the questions of
the assignment (multiple perspectives and references, multiple issues/factors
considered, as appropriate).

DEPTH: The paper presents points that lead to a deeper understanding of the
matters and/or issues being discussed and integrates several points into
coherent conclusions.

EVIDENCE: Statements and points are well-supported with facts or statistics,
and references.

CRITICAL THINKING: Set aside personal biases and instead approach the
subject matter using available scholarly evidence. Consider the strengths and
weaknesses of competing arguments/perspectives on this topic. Having read these
scholarly sources, make a judgment as to the merit of the arguments presented
therein.

You will be expected to provide a
scholarly basis for your response. Your opinions must be justified with
evidence from the literature. References should be cited properly in the text
of your essay, as well as at the end. Several scholarly references should be
cited for this assignment.