Class #8 - Living with a disability

Question 1

Disability def?

Answer 1

Umbrella term for IMPAIRMENTS, activity LIMITATIONS and participation RESTRICTIONS. Those refer to the NEGATIVE aspects of the interaction between an individual and his contextual factors (environment/personal factors). Disability refers to difficulties encountered in any of those areas of functioning.

Question 2

Medical vs social model of disability?

Answer 2

Med: Focused on individual/disability
Social: Focused on society’s barriers/person and acknowledging that they are experts on their requirements.

Question 3

Ableism?

Answer 3

Characterizes person as defined by their disabilities and inferior to the non-disabled

Question 4

Improving therapeutic relationship for HCPs?

Answer 4

• Quality life assessment, dont negatively skew
• Dont assume that cog. deficit = cannot participate
• Dont ignore their knowledge
• UNderstand power differential
• Dont assume asexuality/childlessness

Question 5

Strengths?

Answer 5

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Question 6

Cultural competence lens approach?

Answer 6

See every individual as having their own culture. Follow their belief/desire toward their health care. Have this teaches in schools by exposing students.

Question 7

Disability-related competencies (5)?

Answer 7

1. Language and Communication: preferred vocabulary, avoid assumptions, ensure possible communication (sign-language, yes-no questions.
2. Patient and Family Beliefs about Health and Health Care: respect autonomy
3. Folk / Non-Traditional Approaches: dont dismiss desire to try,
4. Provider practices: look beyond disability
5. Normal culture values: Understand social context. Focus on function rather than normalization

Question 8

“possible me”?

Answer 8

not necessarily attributable at birth
o	Disability can be acquired:
	Gradually / suddenly
	Young / old
	Associated with ageing process to some degree

Question 9

Vulnerabilities?

Answer 9

• Inequities
• Denial of autonomy: institutions, regarded as incompetent
• Violation of dignity: abuse