A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF AN EPISODE OF NURSING CAREMODULE TITLE: NURS 6032STUDENT NO: 25048015COMPUTER ISS: ran1m12WORD COUNT (excluding text box): 3598 | A Critical Analysis of an Episode of Nursing Care Introduction The subjective interpretation of the criteria for service in Mental Health Organisations by clinicians can sometimes prevent people with possible mental health issues from accessing the service. The text box below gives an insight into an assessment of a service user in the presence of the student nurse. This essay sets out to critically analyse the episode of care given to this service user with regards to the way she was assessed for possible mental health issues, and relates when the subjective interpretation of a criteria for service was a barrier for engaging her into the service she came to seek help from. It starts with a comprehensive description of the assessment carried out by a Senior Nurse Practitioner, examines the role of nursing in people’s mental health, the meaning of a comprehensive and holistic assessment and includes the critical reflections of the student nurse on this assessment session based on her observations using Driscoll (2007) framework of refection. Description of the Assessment *Miss Frances is a pseudonym for the purposes of service user’s confidentiality and in line with the NMC Code of Conduct (2008).
Consultation and Advocacy in the Counseling Profession Michael Keller COUN5004 Abstract This paper discusses the roles of consultation and social justice advocacy in the counseling profession. There is a discussion of how I see my role in advocacy and consultation as I become a professional in mental health. The paper will also discuss how I view consulting as it relates to advocacy. Finally, there is a brief hypothetical situation which then illustrates how knowledge of consultation and advocacy could be applied to correct it. Role of a Mental Health Counselor The role of a counselor as a social advocate has been discussed in literature since the late 1800’s (Smith, Reynolds, & Rovnak, 2009).
A numerous amount of injustices have resulted from racial discrimination, specifically in the medical field and with African-American patients. In many cases, racial inequality has played a role in the way African-American patients have been treated by doctors. Thus, I believe that a person’s racial background does indeed affect the way they are medically treated because people in the medical field are still accustomed to accepting certain ideals about race which may even result in illegal experimentation and unfair treatment of people.
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(2010) Talks about the alternative-to-discipline (ATD) program for addressing nurses with substance abuse problems. The alternative-to-discipline approach emphasizes recovery and rehabilitation for drug abusing nurses and succeeds in retaining nurses during a time of shortage in this field. By 2008, alternative-to-discipline programs had been approved by 45 state boards of nursing in the United States. The opposing approach is the disciplinary approach, in which punitive action is used against nurses with substance abuse issues. A major drawback to this disciplinary approach is that the potential for termination of employment for the addicted nurses may prevent other nurses from reporting substance abuse among their coworkers.
of risk factors and substance abuse patterns in African Americans, particularly women. To obtain accu- rate information, the measures used must reflect the target population’s customs and traditions. Stand- ard guidelines for the diagnosis of substance abuse disorders, such as the Diagnostic and Statistical Man- ual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), are not universally appropriate for use with all cultures. A culturally relevant knowledge base addresses factors such as specific cultural behaviors, the ex- tent to which alcohol and drugs are used to cope with the impact of society’s expectations, and to what extent alcohol and drugs area reflection of what has been learned by the dominant culture, to name a few (Brome 2000). In conclusion, women caught in
I had to learn not to be so hands on and involved in their recovery. When a person is suffering with this disease, their recovery depends solely on their determination. The counselor gives the tools and guidance for a successful recovery. The client may manipulate the counselor if they feel the counselor is becoming too attached. Mental health and substance abuse, also known as Co-Dependency, go hand in hand in many situations.
Something to Prove: It’s Really about Us All XXXXXXXXX EH1020 English Composition II December 13, 2011 Abstract In this paper, I will discuss how African American race has overcome obstacles such as, racism in the American society, stereotypes, and various other hindrances; some of which are blatant and those that are concealed. The paper will focus of the individuals that have gained success and it will discuss a handful of facts that could potentially lead the African American down a road of certain failure. I have written about the psychological and social issues that some African Americans face; both in slavery and in the modern 21st century. Throughout, my paper will tell tales of how African American endured the hatred
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Jane Hawkins Handout for a social workers role in medication The legislation that covers medication in social care is: * The medicines Act (1968) * The misuse of drugs Act (1971) * The misuse of drugs and the misuse of drugs (safe custody) (Amendment) regulations 2007 * The safer management of controlled drugs regulations (2006) Acts relating to your work practice: * The health and safety at work Act (1974) * The control of substances of hazardous to health (COSHH) regulations (1999) * The hazardous waste regulations (2005) * The health and social care Act 2008 (regulated activities) regulations 2009 * The mental capacity Act 2005 (deprivation of liberty safeguards) * Access to health records Act