EGGS/MENTAL HEALTH PROFS/DOCTOR
Too much demand
Why is there a shortage of nurses?
Low pay & Burnout
Why is there not enough human blood?
Too much demand for blood, and not enough people donate.
Why are there not enough tennis balls?
Shortage of materials
Is the shortage of affordable housing due to a lack of supply or too much demand?
Lack of supply
Whats a substitute for eggs?
egg replacers/tofu
What can replace nurses?
Nurse practitioners or physician assistants.
What can replace human blood?
Synthetic blood or blood substitutes.
What can replace tennis balls?
Recycled balls or rubber balls.
What can replace affordable housing?
Mobile homes or tiny houses.
Why are there not enough mental health professionals, and how do things like low pay make it worse?
Not enough mental health professionals because of low pay, burnout, and tough insurance rules.
Why is there a shortage of skilled nurses, especially in hospitals? how does having too many patients per nurse make it worse?
There are too few nurses because of burnout and low pay. Too many patients per nurse leads to stress and bad care.
How could higher prices fix the blood shortage?
Higher prices or encouragement for donations could encourage more people to donate.
How could higher prices fix the tennis ball shortage?
Higher prices could make companies want to produce more tennis balls.
How could higher prices fix the affordable housing shortage?
Higher prices could encourage more construction of housing.
How can online therapy help fix the shortage of mental health professionals?
Online therapy can reach more people, but we need better pay for online sessions, more training for professionals, and easier access to technology.
What can replace fresh water?
Desalinated water, rainwater, sparkling
How does the shortage of paramedics hurt emergency services, and what can we do to fix it?
Fewer paramedics means longer wait times for help. We can fix it by paying more, improving working conditions, and offering better training.
Why is there a shortage of math teachers, and how does the pay gap between teaching and other jobs make it harder to find teachers?
Math teachers are in short supply because of low pay and burnout. Pay is much higher in other jobs like tech which is also math based, which makes it harder to attract teachers.
Why is there a shortage of veterinarians, especially in rural areas?
The shortage is due to high student debt and low pay. Vets often go to higher-paying jobs instead, especially in rural areas where pay is even lower.
Why aren’t there enough primary care doctors, and how could offering higher pay and loan forgiveness help fix the shortage?
Primary care doctors don’t get paid as much as specialists. Higher pay and loan forgiveness could make the job more attractive and encourage more doctors to become primary care providers.
How could higher prices help fix the water shortage?
Higher prices could encourage more efficient water use.
What kind of pay and benefits can attract more people to become paramedics?
Higher pay and better benefits can attract more people.
How can technology like online learning help with the math teacher shortage, and what challenges come with using this technology in schools?
Online learning can help by offering extra support to students who have a shortage of math teachers, math teachers could also make online teaching a side job
How can improving pay and working conditions help with the veterinarian shortage, and how can mobile vet services help reach more people?
Better pay and working conditions can keep vets in the field. Mobile vet services can help by bringing care to areas that don’t have enough vets.