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Protected Characteristics Flashcards

1
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what does the equality act 2010 do

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protects individuals from unfair treatment and promotes a fair and more equal society

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2
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what are the 9 protected characteristics

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age
disability
gender reassignment
marriage/civil partnership 
pregnancy and maternity
race and ethnicity
religion and belief
sex
sexual orientation
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what are the relevant gdc standard for principle 1

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treat every patient with dignity and respect at all times
take a holistic and preventative approach to patient care which is appropriate to the individual patient
treat patients fairly, as individuals and without discrimination
find out about laws and regulations that affect your work and follow them

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4
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what is the exact standard that relates to characteristics

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1.6.1

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5
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what does the gdc standard also state

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make adjustments for those with disability and if you can’t then refer
do not express personal beliefs

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6
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how does age impact oral health

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risk of oral health conditions change with time

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7
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what are risks for children

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younger children dependent on parents caregivers

risk changes as children get more independent

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8
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what is the oral health like for young adults

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mostly good

periodontal health is good

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9
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what is the oral health like for adults 45 +

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increased caries experience
maintenance of previous restorations
increased level of periodontal disease

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what is the oral health like for older people

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less coronal caries but more root caries
falling edentulous rates
more common PD disease
high risk for oral cancer

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11
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what are treatment complexities with older people

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previous restorative work
medical conditions
frailty
cognitive decline
dependence
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12
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when can you target interventions for people with a protected characteristic

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if they are currently missing out on services
can show they have a different level fo need
track record of disadvantage
low participation of this group

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13
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why do we target children

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high caries rate

high dental GA rate

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why do we target older adults

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dental attendance declines with age
need for help w oral hygeine
medical consequences of poor oral health

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15
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what is disability

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not a single group
can be physical/cognitive/sensory/combination
may be hidden
varying severities

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16
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what is the oral health of disabled like

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poorer oral hygeine
poorer gingival health
fever filled teeth but more missing ones

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17
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what are issues of disability in dental care

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access to care
dental anxiety with learning disability
communication
treatment/management complexities
medical comorbidities
capacity to consent
18
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what in the difference in equity and equality

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same rights to oral health but not necessarily the same service
equity is about getting everyone to same outcome

19
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what does the equality act require you to do in terms of disability

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make reasonable adjustments

requirement is anticipatory meaning it should be planned in advance

20
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what are the reasonable adjustments expected for disability

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physical access - ramp, hoist etc
communication - written info, large print, images, hearing loop
enabling treatment - time, explanation, appointment time etc

21
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what does reasonable adjustments depend on

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size and nature of business
physical features of premisies
cost of making adjustments

22
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what happens if barriers that should have been identified and reasonable adjustments made have not been met

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required to pay compensation and make adjustments if challenged

23
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what is required by NHS practice inspection

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essetnial to have details of disabled access/facilities in practice information leaflet
practise information leaflet available in large print
disability policy

24
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what is an access survey

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looks at features that make the practice accessible and what can be improved
access panels can provide info/advice/visit practice

25
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what are access panels

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local groups of disabled people

26
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how does gender effect oral health

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women more likely to attend
more likely to have good oral health
men more likely to have pulp ally involves lesions and more natural teeth

27
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how does pregnancy effect oral health

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gingivitis

tend to receive less dental treatment at this time

28
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why do we give pregnant women free dental treatment

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encourage attendence

early input into oral health of child

29
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what does race include

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ethnicity
nationality
colour
national origins

30
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which race is least likely to have decay

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african

31
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which children are most likely to see decay

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gyspy traveller

32
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what is the variation in decay in asian

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bangledeshi = most 
indian = least
33
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what are the cultural practices that can lead to oral cancer

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chewing tobacco/paan/betel

34
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what are medical conditions linked to race that can effect oral health

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increased diabetes among afro-carribeans

thalassemia/sickle cell disease

35
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why may those of race not access dental care

A

language barrier

attitudes to dental care may differ

36
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how can we accommodate those of other races

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information available in other languages
translation services - professional/family member
consider how cultural factors may affect oral health

37
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what is intersectionality

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interconnected nature of social categorization such as race, class and gender as they apply to a given individual or group, regarded as creating overlapping and interdependent systems of discrimination or disadvantage

38
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why are socioeconomic factors important

A

strong links w dental health

also linked with many protected characteristics

39
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what are the specific groups that are vulnerable

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homeless
prisoners
gypsy travellers
addictions
immigrants
asylum seekrs
mental health
40
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what are the priority groups

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frail older people
people with special care needs
those who are homeless

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