Discussion Post: Health Sciences
The topics are examples of historical isolation techniques that can occur when the biological basis for disease is unknown. Choose one of the topics to discuss: evaluation of the measure, effectiveness of the measure, and whether this measure should or could be used again today. Discuss ethical principles that should guide public health decisions including human rights issues. Introductory resources are given but the student should conduct further research on the topic.
Tuberculosis Sanatoriums in the U.S.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.
Reference
National Trust for Historic Preservation. (2015). Tuberculosis Sanitariums: Reminders of the White Plague.
Hurt, R. (2004). Tuberculosis sanatorium regimen in the 1940s: a patient's personal diary. J R Soc Med, 97:350-353.