Instructions: Reflective Essay:
Essay I: Genomics and Epidemiology
Read the following article: (also uploaded)
Tang, P. & Gardy, J. L. (2014). Stopping outbreaks with real-time genomic epidemiology. Genome Medicine 6:104. doi:10.1186/s13073-014-0104-4. Retrieved from: https://genomemedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13073-014-0104-4
Part I: Health Care Delivery (2- 2.5 pages)
For the first part of the reflection analyze the content and results of this study in the context of genomic epidemiology, as it relates to the following:
Safety and quality of care for patients as a population
Improvement in healthcare delivery & outcomes
Cost savings
(Use aspects of the article & personal professional thoughts from experience and knowledge.)
Part II: Resolving another Health Care Issue (2 – 2.5 pages)
Now reflect on the integration of epidemiology and genomics in the resolving another health care problem that you know of. Use specific examples of epidemiological and genomic concepts and practices used. How did policies affect the strategies used to resolve the problem or were new polices created?
Part III: Future Practice Role (2 – 2.5 pages)
Describe how genomic epidemiological may apply to your chosen advanced practice (education, nurse practitioner, leadership) Be specific related to the area of practice and how you believe genomic epidemiology will change health outcomes for individuals and populations. Explore one ethical principle you will need to consider. (This should be from your own perspective)
Other Requirements:
Utilize article & videos posted in the Module & 2 outside source for references, No Textbook)
Each Part will be approximately 2 pages in length and no more than 2.5.
APA required in all areas of the paper: title page, reference page, citations, level headings, grammar etc. See APA Manual 7.
The majority of the reflective paper should be coming from first person or reflection. You may use “I” in areas where you are discussing your own views, experiences, and nursing practice.
Utilize article & videos posted in the Module & 2 outside source for references, No Textbook)
Articles and videos for references:
The Era of Genomic Epidemiology (Uploaded below)
Please note that Reflective papers are not opinion but rather an analysis of the content assigned. A reflective paper is an essay that focuses on what the writer learned from an experience. The experience may differ depending on the assignment directions. This assignment is focused on the Tang & Gardy article in the assignment directions. Reflective writing includes a discussion of your previous thoughts on the topic and how the experience changed them or introduced new ideas. Some reflection papers focus on how the work or experience reinforced their existing beliefs. It also includes your account of the experience and feelings about the topic as it applies to future practice.
Please take a minute to review the attached document.