Individuals affected by discriminatory practice Flashcards
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What individuals are affected by discriminatory practice?
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- Individuals who require care and support e.g. patients, people with disabilities
- Family, friends and relatives of individuals who require care and support
- Practitioners e.g. nurses, GP
2
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What are the effects of discrimination?
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- Disempowerment
- Low self-esteem/ confidence
- Poor health and wellbeing
- Unfair treatment
- Effect of mental health
3
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What are the impacts of discriminatory practice on individuals?
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- Disempowerment: where an individual feels unwanted and disengages with life
- Low self-esteem: individual may feel worthless and may have their self-confidence destroyed
- Poor health and wellbeing: Individuals health may deteriorate
- Unfair treatment: individuals may not receive the care that they are entitled to
- Effects on mental health: Depression, self-harming, developing an eating disorder, behaviour changes
4
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What are the impacts on the individuals (PIES)?
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- Physically
- Intellectually
- Emotionally
- Socially
5
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How may an individual be affected physically?
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- Lack of sleep/ tiredness
- Stress
- Not wanting to eat
6
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How may an individual be affected intellectually?
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- Lower attendance
- Lower attainment
- Lack of concentration
7
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How may be affected emotionally?
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- Worried/ Anxious
- Sadness
- Isolation
- Low self-esteem/ confidence
8
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How may an individual be affected socially?
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- Lack of trust when developing future friendships
- Strong attachments to parents/ not wanting to leave them
