STU Week 1 Screening Guidelines United States Preventive Service Taskforce Discussion

United States Preventive Service Taskforce (USPSTF)

Following the guidelines of the United States Preventive Service Taskforce (USPSTF), discuss and describe the screening recommendations for the following:

• Cervical cancer
• Breast cancer
• Osteoporosis
• Colorectal cancer
• Lung cancer
• Ovarian cancer
• Intimate partner violence (IPV).

Submission Instructions:

• The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
• The paper is to be no shorter than 3-4 pages in length, excluding the title and references page.
• Your paper should be formatted per APA.Grading Rubric
  Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
  Essay/Paper RubricCriteria Ratings PointsIdentification of Main Issues/Problems
  4 pointsDistinguished
  Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems.
  3 pointsExcellent
  Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems.
  2 pointsFair
  Identifies and demonstrate an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.
  1 pointPoor
  Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.
  4 points
  Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Problems
  4 pointsDistinguished
  Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.
  3 pointsExcellent
  Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.
  2 pointsFair
  Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.
  1 pointPoor
  Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.
  4 points
  Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding
  4 pointsDistinguished
  Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding.
  3 pointsExcellent
  Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
  2 pointsFair
  Provides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
  1 pointPoor
  Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
  4 points
  Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature
  4 pointsDistinguished
  Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing.
  3 pointsExcellent
  Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.
  2 pointsFair
  Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.
  1 pointPoor
  Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing.
  4 points
  Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines
  4 pointsDistinguished
  Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.
  3 pointsExcellent
  Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.
  2 pointsFair
  Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.
  1 pointPoor
  Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention.
• Incorporate current practice guidelines for diagnosis and treatment and a minimum of 4 current (published within the last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work. Journal articles and books should be referenced according to APA style (the library has a copy of the APA Manual).