Disability and Legislation Flashcards

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What is impairment?

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Any loss or abnormality of psychological, physiological, or anatomical structure or function
Considered to occur at the level or organ or system function

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What is disability?

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Any restriction or lack of ability to perform an activity in the manner or within the range considered normal for a human being
Concerned with functional performance affecting the whole person
Activity restricted by impairment

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What is a handicap?

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A disadvantage for a given individual, resulting from an impairment or a disability, that limits or prevents the fulfilment of a role that is normal for that individual

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What does the Equality Act 2010 do?

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Legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and wider society
Protects the rights of individuals
Protects individuals of unfair treatment

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What are the protected characteristics?

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Age
Disability
Gender reassignment
Marriage or civil partnership
Pregnancy and maternity
Race
Religion or belief
Sex
Sexual orientation

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What is direct discrimination?

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Treating someone with a protected characteristic less favourably than others

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What is indirect discrimination?

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Putting rules or arrangements in place that apply to everyone, but put someone with a protected characteristic at an unfair advantage

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What is harassment?

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Unwanted behaviour linked to a protected characteristic

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What is victimisation?

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Treating someone unfairly because they’ve complained about discrimination or harassment

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Describe the inverse care law

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The availability of good medical care tends to be inverse with the need for it in the population area

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What are the 5 domains to overcoming barriers?

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Accessibility
Accommodation
Affordability
Acceptability
Availability

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What is an advocate?

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Someone who supports another, to help express their views and wishes

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What does the Adult’s with Incapacity Act 2000 do?

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Protects individuals over 16 who lack capacity to make some or all decisions for themselves and to support their families and carers in managing their welfare and finances

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How does the Patient Right’s Act affect healthcare?

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Gives everyone the right to receive healthcare that:
- considers their needs
- considers what would most benefit their health and wellbeing
- encourages them to take part in decisions about their health and wellbeing

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What is The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act 2003?

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Applies to people who have a mental disorder
Includes any mental illness, personality disorder or learning disability

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What is an emergency detention certificate?

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Allows a person to be held in hospital for up to 72 hours while their condition is assessed - can only take place when recommended by a doctor

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What is a CTO?

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A compulsory treatment order
Allows for a person to be treated for their mental illness