W14_05 street youth advocacy

Question 1

define social accountability for med schools

Answer 1

the obligation to direct education, research, and service activities towards addressing the priority health concerns of the community that they serve

Question 2

define social responsiveness

Answer 2

a complementary capability by which a med school responds to societal needs and acts proactively to meet those needs

Question 3

what are some typical themes of the needs of street youth, in their interactions with health care providers?

Answer 3

avoid stereotypical thought;
take time to listen;
explain what you do;
explain confidentiality;
develop youth friendly sites

Question 4

note: eye contact with street youth is not always the best - take signs from what they do and change approach accordingly

Answer 4

ok

Question 5

note: in canada, there’s no legally defined age at which an adolescent can consent to treatment

Answer 5

ok. We instead recognize the “mature minor”

Question 6

when is a physician ethically and legally responsible to report?

Answer 6

concern regarding homicide;
concern regarding suicide;
physical or sexual abuse of a child under 16

Question 7

note: evergreen allows for basic living and medical services

Answer 7

ok