illness 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:

1. 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.
2. Explain  how understanding the health-illness continuum enables you, as a health  care provider, to better promote the value and dignity of individuals  or groups and to serve others in ways that promote human flourishing.
3. 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.
4. Discuss  the options and resources available to you to help you move toward  wellness on the health-illness spectrum. Describe how these would assist  in moving you toward wellness (managing a chronic disease, recovering  from an illness, self-actualization, etc.).

Prepare  this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style  Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not  required.

This  assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning  the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful  completion.