NSG3204: Assessment 4 Digital Health Essay

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this assessment and subject, learners will be able to:

1. Discuss the evolution and features of digital health and the current and future utilisation of electronic medical record.

2. Compare and contrast the benefits and constraints of digital health and information processing in relation to data management, information literacy and privacy.

Academic integrity and academic conduct

Refer to rubrics on Brightspace for further assessment details.

Students are expected to adhere to Academic Integrity Policies at Holmesglen outlined here: Student Rights and Obligations and Plagiarism and Academic Integrity.

If students plagiarise, collude, use poor paraphrasing or cheat, there will be disciplinary action implemented which may result in a Fail for the subject and/or exclusion from the course.

Assessment Task

This assessment explores the role of digital health in the contemporary Australian health care system.

You are to undertake a written essay that examines the concept of the digital health paradigm. Explain the use and advantages of information and communication technologies in healthcare alongside the challenges that are faced such as privacy, oversight, accountability and professional and public expectation regarding data governance and management.

Written assessment presentation

• Font size 12 Arial

• Leave a 3cm margin on the left-hand side of the page

• Double spaced lines

• This must be completed a minimum of ten (10) references using the APA 7^th edition referencing style.

• Please refer to the assessment rubric for further clarification regarding assessment requirements and marks allocated.