SCH1101D - Health - Cultural Studies Case Studies - Essay Writing Assessment

Case Studies Maria and Joseph have not had their three children vaccinated because they do not trust Biomedicine. When their youngest child, Sam, presents with a fever and rash, Maria and Joseph treat Sam with herbal remedies. Within five days, Sam dies from meningococcal disease. Fifteen-year-old Suki is the top student at her private senior high school, the state representative in robotics, and is an accomplished violinist. A second-generation Australian, Suki is diagnosed with anorexia nervosa by her doctor. Her parents, however, reject this diagnosis and the suggested treatment, because they do not believe that Japanese people suffer from ane Craig is on the waiting list for a kidney transplant. The health staff have recently told Craig that he is on the incorrect form of dialysis, but that his health is so uncertain they are reluctant to do the surgery that would allow Craig to receive the correct form of dialysis. Craig suspects that the health staff are delaying his treatment on purpose, due to his history of drug and alcohol abuse. Fatimah presents to her doctor with fatigue and body aches. The doctor concludes that because Fatimah wears the hijab and has dark skin, she is suffering from vitamin D deficiency. It takes repeated visits to the health system following months of ill health before Fatimah is diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus). Clive, 72, lives with the complications of Type 2 Diabetes. When Clive's blood sugars fall extremely low, his sister, Judith, calls Emergency. However, when the ambulance arrives, Clive refuses to go with the paramedics and gets very agitated. Judith explains to the paramedics that while Clive was not a member of the Stolen Generation, he witnessed his older siblings and cousins being removed from his "mob."

Case Studies Case studies are an important learning tool in the health studies; they are used to develop many aspects of academic and professional practice. Students will evaluate the same health study for both Assessment 3, a group Case Study Presentation and Assessment 4, an individual written

Case Study Essay.

This allows students to build on their learning. Students present the topic and findings of their research reports. Case Study Essay In critical essay format and using at least 6 academic journal articles, write 1,200 words on the implications of the case study for health, illness, professional practice and the use of health care services.

The Case Study Essay needs to be submitted via Turnitin. Use the Case Study Word Template to write your assignment - which is APA (6th ed.) written formatting in terms of title, headings, paragraphs, margins, font, and reference list Do not provide an Assignment Cover Sheet, Title page or Table of Contents. Questions to get you started:

• What are the main issues in the case?

• What is the background and context to the case study?

• What does the research suggest about what is needed to a better understanding of the issues? What sources will you use?

• What solutions / courses of action are desirable / possible? • What solutions are suggested/supported by research?

• What are the legal and ethical considerations?