Discussion 4: Evidence Base in Design

Discussion 4: Evidence Base in Design

When politics and medical science intersect, there can be much debate. Sometimes anecdotes or hearsay are misused as evidence to support a particular point. Despite these and other challenges, however, evidence-based approaches are increasingly used to inform health policy decision-making regarding causes of disease, intervention strategies, and issues impacting society. One example is the introduction of childhood vaccinations and the use of evidence-based arguments surrounding their safety.

In this Discussion, you will identify a recently proposed health policy and share your analysis of the evidence in support of this policy.

When politics and medical science intersect, there can be much debate. Sometimes anecdotes or hearsay are misused as evidence to support a particular point. Despite these and other challenges, however, evidence-based approaches are increasingly used to inform health policy decision-making regarding causes of disease, intervention strategies, and issues impacting society. One example is the introduction of childhood vaccinations and the use of evidence-based arguments surrounding their safety.

In this Discussion, you will identify a recently proposed health policy and share your analysis of the evidence in support of this policy.

To Prepare:

· Review the Congress website provided in the Resources and identify one recent (within the past 5 years) proposed health policy.

Resources:

https://www.congress.gov/

· Review the health policy you identified and reflect on the background and development of this health policy.

Instructions:

Post a description of the health policy you selected and a brief background for the problem or issue being addressed. Explain whether you believe there is an evidence base to support the proposed policy and explain why. Be specific and provide examples.

** At least 3 References on each post**

**THIS DISCUSSION IS DIVIDE IN TWO PARTS

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1.

MAIN DISCUSSION POST BY TUESDAY 01/12/2021 BEFORE

8:00 PM EST

2.

TWO REPLIES BY FRIDAY 01/15/2021 BEFORE 8:00 PM EST

Discussion: Evidence Base in Design

When politics and medical science intersect, there

can be much debate. Sometimes

anecdotes or hearsay are misused as evidence to support a particular point. Despite

these and other challenges, however, evidence

-Discussion 4: Evidence Base in Design

based approaches are increasingly

used to inform health policy decision

–

making regarding causes

of disease, intervention

strategies, and issues impacting society. One example is the introduction of childhood

vaccinations and the use of evidence

–

based arguments surrounding their safety.

In this Discussion, you will identify a recently proposed health

policy and share your

analysis of the evidence in support of this policy.

To Prepare:

·

Review the Congress website provided in the Resources and identify one recent

(within the past 5 years) proposed health policy.

Resources:

https://www.congress.gov/

·

Review the health policy you identified and reflect on the background and

development of this health policy.

Instructions:

Post a description of the health policy you selected and a

brief background

for the problem or issue being addressed. Explain whether you believe

there is an evidence base to support the proposed policy and explain why.

Be specific and provide examples.

** At least 3 References

on each post

**

**THIS DISCUSSION IS DIVIDE IN TWO PARTS –

1. MAIN DISCUSSION POST BY TUESDAY 01/12/2021 BEFORE

8:00 PM EST

2. TWO REPLIES BY FRIDAY 01/15/2021 BEFORE 8:00 PM EST

Discussion: Evidence Base in Design

When politics and medical science intersect, there can be much debate. Sometimes

anecdotes or hearsay are misused as evidence to support a particular point. Despite

these and other challenges, however, evidence-based approaches are increasingly

used to inform health policy decision-making regarding causes of disease, intervention

strategies, and issues impacting society. One example is the introduction of childhood

vaccinations and the use of evidence-based arguments surrounding their safety.

In this Discussion, you will identify a recently proposed health policy and share your

analysis of the evidence in support of this policy.

To Prepare:

 Review the Congress website provided in the Resources and identify one recent

(within the past 5 years) proposed health policy.

Resources:

https://www.congress.gov/

 Review the health policy you identified and reflect on the background and

development of this health policy.

Instructions:

Post a description of the health policy you selected and a brief background

for the problem or issue being addressed. Explain whether you believe

there is an evidence base to support the proposed policy and explain why.

Be specific and provide examples. Discussion 4: Evidence Base in Design