Professional development and lifelong learning

Reflection is essential for professional development and lifelong learning. In past weeks, you have covered cost and quality with direct links to policy components. For this Journal Assignment, you will continue that reflection to include policy and unintended consequences.

To prepare:

Consider the resources, concepts, and Assignments that have been introduced and completed throughout this course.

Reflecting on Weeks 5–9, respond to the following prompts (350 to 500 words):

Knowledge Assessment

What knowledge have you gained, or what existing knowledge have you strengthened regarding population health? Explain.

Insights

Share any insights you have regarding your personal healthcare experiences and their relationship to population health.

Questions

What questions or challenges do you have regarding any concepts/topics covered up to this point?

Social Change

How does your understanding of the course topics contribute to the promotion of positive social change?