Case Study: Raul, Part 4
You are fortunate to have matched in a residency program in the region where you did a lot of your training. Having spent four years here, it feels like home. At the local market on Sunday, you run into Ray, who you’ve not seen since your last rotation at the FQHC. In your best Spanish, […]
Case Study: Raul, Part 3
Admitted to the hospital Ray was admitted to the hospital two days ago. (need to say what’s going on with him, is he breathing better, was antibiotic given? Briefly, what’s been going on for the past two days? A sentence or two.) The first sputum result returns, and you are called by the ID consultant […]
Case Study: Raul, Part 2
Emergency department Based on the patient’s H&P and previous labs, the ED attending recommends admission and further work-up. As a fourth-year medical student, you are on your ED rotation when your preceptor asks you to call the floor to admit a “32-year-old Hispanic AMAB who presented to the ED with a 2-month history of cough, […]
Case Study: Raul, Part 1
Tap the image to view the case. You are a fourth-year medical student doing your hospitalist rotation at Astria Sunnyside Hospital with your preceptor, Dr. Jones.  Dr. Jones asks you to evaluate Mr. Raul Abascal in the Emergency Department. Ray’s background Raul is a 32-year-old male who prefers to be called Ray. He was born […]
Lesson 4 knowledge check
Select the best answer. These questions are for self-study only. Answers will not be evaluated or saved. Question 1 How do public health ethics differ from clinical ethics? Question 2 Which of the following is a core function of public health ethics? Question 3 What does the principle of autonomy emphasize in public health ethics? […]
Lesson 4. Application of Public Health Ethics to Interventions and Programs
Balance the needs of the population with respect for individual rights. What is Public Health ethics? required reading Narrative Ethics in Public Health: The Value of Stories, Springer Public Health Ethics is a framework that helps guide decision-making where actions intended to promote the common good may conflict with individual freedoms. Unlike clinical ethics, which […]
Lesson 3. Implementation, Evaluation, and Sustainability of Public Health Interventions
With a focus on community health planning and real-world application. Why does this matter? Even the most evidence-based public health interventions will fall short without effective implementation, rigorous evaluation, and a plan for long-term sustainability. These three pillars ensure that interventions move from paper to practice and create lasting impact. Implementation strategies Reading Six Components […]
Lesson 3 knowledge check
Select the best answer. These questions are for self-study only. Answers will not be evaluated or saved. Question 1 Why are implementation, evaluation, and sustainability considered essential pillars of public health practice? Question 2 What does the term “implementation” mean in the context of public health? Question 3 According to Frieden (2014), which of the […]
Lesson 2. Introduction to Evidence-Based Public Health (EBPH) Interventions
Evidence-based public health (EBPH) practice is a systematic process of using the best available evidence to make decisions about public health interventions and policies. Evidence-based approaches in public health disease prevention involve using the best available research and data to inform decisions about interventions and policies, aiming to improve population health and reduce disease burden. […]
Lesson 2 knowledge check
Select the best answer. These questions are for self-study only. Answers will not be evaluated or saved. Question 1 What is the primary goal of evidence-based public health (EBPH)? Question 2 Why is community engagement important in EBPH? Question 3 Which of the following is a tool used to gather community input? Question 4 What […]