Reference no: EM133593697
Assignment:
Topic: Improving Health Care in British Columbia
Five (5) paragraphs, introduction, three body paragraphs, conclusion
• Argue a position; don't simply provide information
• The thesis as the first sentence
• The topic sentence as the first sentence in each body paragraph.
Five (5) sentence paragraph--not a separated list--following the formula outlined.
Here's the formula:
1. Topic sentence: an assertion that requires proof. This is a claim you make and intend to support. For example: "Justin Trudeau is a good prime minister" or "Justin Trudeau is a bad prime minister".
2. Elaboration sentence: an explanation of the value or significance of the topic sentence. For example: "His policies have been better for Canada than his conservative predecessor" or "His policies have been worse for Canada than his conservative predecessor."
3. Example sentence. sentence about a policy he implemented that was good or bad as proof of the assertion in your topic sentence.
4. Example sentence. sentence about a policy he implemented that was good or bad as proof of the assertion in your topic sentence.
5. Conclusion: Complete the paragraph with a sentence that either sums up the argument or reinforces the topic sentence. For example: "These policies are only two of the many Trudeau has implemented for the benefit of Canadians" or "These policies are only two of the many Trudeau has implemented to the detriment of Canadians."
Topic: Improving Health Care in British Columbia
A brainstorming list for an essay on improving healthcare in British Columbia:
? Increase funding for healthcare: This would allow the government to hire more doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers, build new hospitals and clinics, and purchase new equipment.
? Improve access to healthcare: This could be done by reducing wait times for appointments and procedures, making it easier for people to see a doctor, and increasing the availability of healthcare services in rural and remote areas.
? Promote preventive healthcare: This could be done by educating the public about the importance of healthy living, providing free or low-cost preventive care services, and making it easier for people to access healthy food and exercise.
? Address social determinants of health: This could be done by investing in housing, education, and other social programs that can help to improve people's health.
? Improve the quality of healthcare: This could be done by developing new and better treatments, investing in research, and ensuring that healthcare providers are using the best practices.
Things that could be done to improve healthcare in British Columbia:
? Increase the number of residency positions for doctors and nurses.
? Build new hospitals and clinics in underserved areas.
? Purchase new equipment and technology for hospitals and clinics.
? Reduce wait times for appointments and procedures.
? Make it easier for people to see a doctor by offering more walk-in clinics and virtual appointments.
? Increase the availability of healthcare services in rural and remote areas through mobile clinics and telemedicine.
? Educate the public about the importance of healthy living through public health campaigns and school programs.
? Provide free or low-cost preventive care services, such as vaccinations and cancer screenings.
? Make it easier for people to access healthy food and exercise by expanding access to affordable housing and parks and recreation facilities.
? Invest in housing, education, and other social programs that can help to improve people's health.
? Develop new and better treatments for diseases and conditions.
? Invest in research to improve the quality of healthcare.
? Ensure that healthcare providers are using the best practices by providing them with ongoing training and support.