Disability & Legislation Flashcards
What are the 3 concepts of ‘disability’
impairment
disability
handicap
What is impairment
any loss or abnormality of psychological, physiological or anatomical structure or function
What is disability
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
What is handicap
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
What is impairment concerned with
abnormalities in the structure of functioning of the body or its parts
What is disability concerned with
performance of activities
What is handicap concerned with
the broader social and psychological consequences of living with impairment and disability
What was the disability discrimination act 2004
aimed to end discrimination which disabled face in employment, access to goods, facilities and services and buying or renting land or property
What is the equality act 2010
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
What does the disability discrimination act defined a disabled person
a physical or mental impairment which has substantial and long term adverse effect on his ability to carry out normal day to day activities
What are barriers disabled people face
discrimination
prejudice
What are examples of discrimination
physical access to premises
lowered educational expectations
excluded from employment
social policies imposed
What are examples of prejudice
unwanted centre of attention denied anonymity patronised imposed identity denied respect
What are the implications of disability for dentistry
impaired mobility
ability to reach services
physical access to dental premises
all affect the uptake of dental care
What does the implications on dentistry lead to
irregular dental attendance
delay in obtaining treatment and preventative advice
this in turn leads to - crisis management, pain relief and extractions
What minor adaptions may be necessary in dentistry
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
What do many carers, nurses and other healthcare professionals exhibit
poor attitude to oral care
lack of knowledge
inadequate training
What is required from dentists to treat disabled people
knowledge, understanding of impairments
behavior management
communication skills
special techniques
What are the roles of oral health services in regards to disabled people
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
What are the BSDH objectives (british society for disability and oral health)
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
What are the BSDH guidelines (british society for disability and oral health)
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
