Session 3 Flashcards
What are stereotypes?
generalisations we make about specific social groups, and members of those groups, social schemata
What is a schemata?
Members of a group share some characteristics, overlooks diversity
Why do we stereotype?
To save processing power
What do stereotypes lead to?
Prejudice and Discrimination
When do we rely on stereotypes?
Under time pressure, fatigued, information overload
What helps relying on stereotypes?
Knowing members of the group will remove negative stereotypes and reflective practice
What is sexual orientation?
term to describe what gender you’re attracted to, can change but cannot be changed
What is a sexual identity?
Gay, lesbian, Bisexual etc
What is sexual behaviour
MSM, WSW, MSW, WSM
What is the gender binary model
Male or Female and must act as that gender
What is Gender identity?
someone internal perception and experience of there gender
What is gender role or expression?
The way the person lives in society and interacts with others
What is transgender?
Umbrella term for those whose gender identity and/or gender expression differs from their birth sex, This may include: transsexuals, transvestites, cross- dressers etc
Give examples of how LGBT suffer poorer health?
35% suffer anxiety, 52% suffer depression, 50% are smokers
What did Homosexulaity used to be classed as?
A mental disorder
What do LGBT people experience in healthcare?
Inappropriate questions & comments, Prejudice, Not respecting confidentiality, GPs sometimes reluctant or refuse to help Trans people seeking help with their Trans orientation, Some lesbians being refused smears
How do you give good healthcare to LGBT patients?
Validate patient’s identity, Do not pathologise or moralise patient’s identity, Confidentiality, Respect patient’s lifestyle & identity, Knowledge, do not make assumptions or listen to stereotypes, challenge homophobia
What is culture?
Culture is defined by each person in relationship to the group or groups with whom he or she identifies. An individual’s cultural identity may be based on heritage as well as individual circumstances and personal choice. Cultural identity may be affected by such factors as race, ethnicity, age, language, country of origin, acculturation, sexual orientation, gender, socioeconomic status, religious/spiritual beliefs, physical abilities, occupation, among others. These factors may impact behaviours such as communication styles, diet preferences, health beliefs, family roles, lifestyle, rituals and decision-making processes. All of these beliefs and practices, in turn can influence how patients and health care professionals perceive health and illness and how they interact with one another
Why is diversity important in healthcare delivery?
Increasing diversity of populations (patients and workforce)
Increasing albeit limited evidence that taking a patient- centred approach improves outcomes
Huge disparities in care accessed
Disparities beyond the point of access
Differential outcomes
Legislative frameworks (changed Oct 2010)
What problems may arise due to diversity?
Lack of familiarity with concepts, Self-protection/denial, Fear of the unknown or the new, Feeling of pressure due to time constraints, Patient-provider relationships are affected, Miscommunication, Non-compliance and not understanding patient perspective, Rejection of the healthcare provider, Issues within staff groups
