Disability & Legislation

Question 1

What are the 3 concepts of ‘disability’

Answer 1

impairment
disability
handicap

Question 2

What is impairment

Answer 2

any loss or abnormality of psychological, physiological or anatomical structure or function

Question 3

What is disability

Answer 3

a restriction or lack (resulting from an impairment) of ability to perform an activity in a manner or within the range considered normal for a human being

Question 4

What is handicap

Answer 4

a disadvantage for a given individual resulting from an impairment or a disability, that limits or prevents the fulfillment of a role that is normal (depending on age, sex and social and cultural function) for that individual

Question 5

What is impairment concerned with

Answer 5

abnormalities in the structure of functioning of the body or its parts

Question 6

What is disability concerned with

Answer 6

performance of activities

Question 7

What is handicap concerned with

Answer 7

the broader social and psychological consequences of living with impairment and disability

Question 8

What was the disability discrimination act 2004

Answer 8

aimed to end discrimination which disabled face in employment, access to goods, facilities and services and buying or renting land or property

Question 9

What is the equality act 2010

Answer 9

requires public bodies to meet a new integrated equality duty
strengthening protection from discrimination for disabled people
some people or organizations must take positive steps to remove barriers faced because of disability to ensure disabled people receive the same services as those who are not

Question 10

What does the disability discrimination act defined a disabled person

Answer 10

a physical or mental impairment which has substantial and long term adverse effect on his ability to carry out normal day to day activities

Question 11

What are barriers disabled people face

Answer 11

discrimination

prejudice

Question 12

What are examples of discrimination

Answer 12

physical access to premises
lowered educational expectations
excluded from employment
social policies imposed

Question 13

What are examples of prejudice

Answer 13

unwanted centre of attention 
denied anonymity 
patronised
imposed identity 
denied respect

Question 14

What are the implications of disability for dentistry

Answer 14

impaired mobility
ability to reach services
physical access to dental premises

all affect the uptake of dental care

Question 15

What does the implications on dentistry lead to

Answer 15

irregular dental attendance
delay in obtaining treatment and preventative advice
this in turn leads to - crisis management, pain relief and extractions

Question 16

What minor adaptions may be necessary in dentistry

Answer 16

designated parking close to the premises
appropriate signposting for those with sensory impairment
ground floor level access
ramps for wheelchair access
handrails for support on steps and ramps
wide doors and corridors for wheelchairs
wide doors and corridors for wheelchairs
unisex disabled toilet facilities
wheelchair turning circle within surgery layout

Question 17

What do many carers, nurses and other healthcare professionals exhibit

Answer 17

poor attitude to oral care
lack of knowledge
inadequate training

Question 18

What is required from dentists to treat disabled people

Answer 18

knowledge, understanding of impairments
behavior management
communication skills
special techniques

Question 19

What are the roles of oral health services in regards to disabled people

Answer 19

be responsive to needs
take account of views and demands
show consideration for QOL
respect the individual's dignity
target high risk populations 
work in partnership with carers and other professionals

Question 20

What are the BSDH objectives (british society for disability and oral health)

Answer 20

to improve, preserve and protect the oral health of people of all ages and disabilities

to undertake study and research into the provision of dental care for people with disabilities and to publish useful results thereof

to develop undergraduate and post graduate teaching in the subject

Question 21

What are the BSDH guidelines (british society for disability and oral health)

Answer 21

oral health care for long stay patients and residents

oral care for people with a disability

oral care for people with a learning disability

sedation and day case general anesthesia for people with special needs

oral health care for people with mental health problems

the oral management of oncology patients requiring radiotherapy, chemotherapy, bone marrow transplantation