I have an assignment for week 4 in HCR210 due Sunday. We are to interview small, medium-sized and large medical facilities and ask 13 questions regarding medical/patient records. There are no facilities in my area willing to disclose any information for these general questions. Any suggestions on how to complete the assignment?
I'd tell your instructor that you cannot complete this assignment because of the reasons you've posted.
In my opinion, the assignment is out of line, invasive, and unnecessary.
You can have your instructor fax a form to them explaining the course. I too had that problem. Once the facilities got the faxes, it was fine. This was explained to you in your Syllabus as well as the instructors notes during Week 1.
ms sue,
r u trying to make someone fail their class? u have to be kidding me! it is completely disrespectful for any student to tell his/her teacher that he/she WILL NOT complete an assignment. the answers for the questions are used from week four to week nine, so it is extremely important that she/he gets the information.
@cathy: if you cannot get answers locally, call other towns. you will eventually find the three you need.
For anyone else in this claas: start this assignment early so that u can be done on time.
Thats funny. I just finished that class and had no problem. The instructor will have no sympathy if you say you cannot get it done because A. you are supposed to start it week one B. there is a form that can be sent from the school explaining its an assignment and C. My instructor had a list of places willing to answer our questions if we could not find our own. Also you never say what the facilities are so you can also just make it up really. Although your out of the class now obviously but for someone else who may be stupid enough to come acoss the same problem
Completing the assignment may be challenging if you are unable to find local medical facilities willing to disclose the information you need. However, there are a few alternative approaches you can consider:
1. Reach out to nearby medical facilities: While you mentioned that there are no facilities in your area willing to disclose information, it may still be worth trying to contact nearby facilities that you haven't reached out to yet. You could explain the purpose of your assignment and politely request their cooperation. Keep in mind that some facilities may have stricter policies regarding information disclosure, so it's essential to respect their decision if they decline.
2. Utilize online resources: Consider expanding your search beyond local facilities. Many medical organizations have websites that provide information about their practices and policies. You can visit their websites and see if they have any relevant information about medical/patient records. Additionally, you can search for scholarly articles or case studies that discuss medical record practices in different types of facilities.
3. Seek guidance from professionals: If you have access to healthcare professionals or medical faculty, consider reaching out to them for guidance. They may have expertise in the field and be able to answer your questions based on their knowledge and experience. They could provide insights into common practices for medical records without necessarily disclosing specific information about local facilities.
4. Use alternative sources: If you are unable to obtain responses directly from medical facilities, you can consider using alternative sources such as textbooks, online research databases, or reputable websites related to healthcare administration. These sources can provide general information about medical record practices that can help you answer your assignment questions.
Remember, the purpose of the assignment is to gain an understanding of medical/patient records in different types of facilities. Exploring alternative approaches can still allow you to fulfill this objective, even if you are unable to obtain responses directly from local facilities.