In relation to this situation there are three situations in which informed choice is a factor. Firstly, as a setting admitting a child and family with HIV we must make our policies and procedures regarding health and safety and medications available to the family so that they are aware of what is expected of them, i.e. providing a doctors covering letter regarding the medications being taken by the child and that they are fit and well. The confidentiality policy must be available to the family so that they are able to read the information in that regarding sensitive and confidential disclosures. The family can then make an informed choice as to whether they wish to have their child attend the setting.
There were several prominent African American figures that emerged during this era. Langston Hughes, W.E.B. Du Bois, and Booker T. Washington were a few of the most noted. These authors wrote about racial segregation, oppression, and aspects of American life. This tradition continued with authors who have been accepted as an integral part of American literature, with works such as Roots: The Saga of an American Family by Alex Haley, The Color Purple by Alice Walker, Beloved by Nobel Prize-winning Toni Morrison.
This paper will detect the above policy processes and the concerns involved with women living in the United States with HIV/AIDS epidemic. Evaluation Stage Although part I of the policy process seem to conclude the establishment, of a policy process. The evaluation stage is a key component that determines if the policy meets the goals and objectives of implementation.
It is also important that in NHS hospitals, every patient should be treated with a new and clean needle each time they have and injection. The local community around the Neath Port Talbot area provide information on sexual health and the importance of contraception. Information may be shared through the Relationship Advice Drop-in service (RADS) and this is available across twelve different venues across Neath Port Talbot, in colleges and also in youth clubs. They address how many people are at risk
There are so many reasons as to which juveniles can talk themselves into joining gangs. Reasons having to do with family problems or even involvement in the gangs, to friends being there, making money fast and having a sense of “security” when with his or her gang members. One of the main reasons why kids partake in gang activity is because of a neglected feeling from their family. “If young people aren’t getting positive attention from parents, joining a gang certainly provides lots of negative attention. Youth who are angry at a parent may join a gang to shock or be defiant toward the parent”.
UNIT 2: EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND RIGHTS IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE This unit investigates how equality, diversity and rights are central to the effective operation of health and social care services. The unit explores discriminatory practice and its potential effects on patients/service users; the promotion of anti discriminatory practice by, for example, legislation and codes of practice, and the application of this to the health or social care workplace. The knowledge and skills gained from this unit will underpin many of the other units in the qualification and it is essential in preparing you for your period of vocational experience. Summary of Learning Outcomes: To achieve this unit you must demonstrate that you: 1. Understand concepts of equality, diversity and rights in relation to health and social care 2.
Running head: CULTURAL HERITAGE TRADITIONS Cultural Heritage Traditions Michelle Pierson, RN Grand Canyon University Family Centered Health Promotion NRS-429-V Leslie Greenberg August 12, 2012 Cultural Heritage Traditions Heritage and culture plays an important role in a person’s life. It can affect a person’s beliefs, habits, choices, and behaviors (Edelman & Mandel, 2010, p. 17). To provide competent care nurses must be able to understand different cultures, and identify how a person’s heritage can affect their health. The Heritage Assessment tool (HAT) can be used to help healthcare workers understand their patients, thus enabling them to provide culturally competent, holistic care. This paper will compare three different cultures, Mixed American, Hispanic and Jewish-American, and how these cultures affected the patient’s health maintenance, protection and restoration.
Nowadays many races are stereotyped, but African Americans are one of the most frequently racial groups stereotyped against. Stereotypes of African America developed in American culture back in the colonial years of settlement, after slavery became mainly associated with African Americans. In the 19th century the black face minstrel shows portrays African
Do African-American teenagers believe in the consequences of sex? Or perhaps the home environment will most influence the possibility of negative sexual encounters? While studies suggest that many factors contribute to the increasing rates of unplanned pregnancy in African-American teenage females, the three most prevalent causes are the unwillingness of teenage African-American youth to use what they know about sexual activity, not believing in the personal negative consequences of sexual activity, and the influence of the home environment. African-American teenagers have an unwillingness to use what they know about sexual activity. Teenagers, especially the African-American teenagers, have been taught about sex.
She was also responsible for growing or gathering healing herbs for use throughout the year. Smallpox, yellow fever, cholera, typhoid, and typhus were major health issues during this time. Tuberculosis and malaria are communicable diseases that stayed endemic during this period. American ideas of social welfare and the care of the sick were strongly influenced by the traditions of British settlers in the New World. Colonial Americans followed the English model of the Elizabethan Poor Law of 1601and established systems of care for the poor, sick, mentally ill, and aged.