Human Experience Across the Health-Illness Continuum 7
Benchmark: 5.1. Understand the human experience across the
Examine the health-illness continuum and discuss why this
perspective is important to consider in relation to health and the
human experience when caring for patients. continuum.
Research the health-illness continuum and its relevance to patient
care. In a 750-1,000 word paper, discuss the relevance of the
continuum to patient care and present a perspective of your
current state of health in relation to the wellness spectrum.
Include the following:
Examine the health-illness continuum and discuss why this
perspective is important to consider in relation to health and the
human experience when caring for patients.
Reflect on your overall state of health. Discuss what behaviors
support or detract from your health and well-being. Explain where
you currently fall on the health-illness continuum.
Discuss the options and resources available to you to help you
move toward wellness on the health-illness spectrum. Describe
how these would Help in moving you toward wellness (managing
a chronic disease, recovering from an illness, self-actualization,
etc.).

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