1. In your opinion, what are the causes of apathy? As a professional, what are some symptoms displayed that would alert us of a client/patient suffering with apathy? Why do you think a good amount of individuals suffer with apathy and may overlook the symptoms as a severe condition? List 3 suggestions/strategies that you believe will assist individuals cope with apathy. Finally, do you believe the strategies and coping mechanisms currently in place can truly assist and eliminate apathy?
2. In your opinion, what are some issues with the healthcare system in the United States? List 3 considerable issues with our healthcare system. Why do you believe the healthcare system in the US is experiencing the listed issues you came up with? How do you think the US healthcare system can become more patient care-focused vs. cost concern? Why do you believe that the US, a financially well-to-do country, does not offer comprehensive universal healthcare like countries such as Canada and other European countries?
3. Why do you think in the United States, the concept of civility has declined? What are some contributing factors that may have led to civility declining? How can we as professionals teach and encourage civility within our students who are still in the age range where they can observe and absorb this behavior? Do you believe civility starts within the household, why or why not? How do you think household dynamics and the environment a child lives in can impact their impression and participation in civility?