discriminatory pratice by kyra and tia https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs Tia and Kyra en-us 2017-11-07 12:25:08 UTC 2017-12-05 12:04:48 UTC hello@padlet.com Introduction kyrawilliams2001 https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs/wish/204303538 Although people getting discriminated against in health and social seems unlikely, unfortunately it does happen. Evey health and social worker and service user must be aware of the posibilities of descrimination from evryone you encounter with.]]> 2017-11-07 12:29:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs/wish/204303538 Infringement of right kyrawilliams2001 https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs/wish/205216093 infringements of rights: not respecting someones rights : not respecting an individuals rights and letting them practise their culture. This can lead to individuals feeling devalued anf very sad, which will affect their health.]]> 2017-11-09 11:42:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs/wish/205216093 convert abuse of power tianicolequick https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs/wish/205218115 Hidden use of power to descriminate. This means that some health and social care workers may take advantage of thier power. This may affect service users well-being and health.]]> 2017-11-09 11:50:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs/wish/205218115 Overt abuse of power kyrawilliams2001 https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs/wish/205219349 Openly using power to discriminate. This will have similar outcomes to covert abuse of power. however, if a prson being treated notices that they are being discriminated  against , it will have a negative impact of their health and perhaps even their mental health.]]> 2017-11-09 11:55:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs/wish/205219349 abuse tianicolequick https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs/wish/205234952 abuse can occur to lack of staff and stress. it  cccan lead to service users feeling upet and angry. For exmple if a staff member is verbally abusing a person for example if a service user had an accidant and a member of staff made fun of them that is a form of abuse. This could make the service user feel embarrased and feel like they have a lack of respect and loss of dignity. ]]> 2017-11-09 12:50:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs/wish/205234952 Prejudice kyrawilliams2001 https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs/wish/206653622 prejudice is an unreasonable feeling agaisnt a person or group of people. Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience, Negative attitude towards an individual or group. When a person acts on a prejudice it becomes discriminatio n. Some people are prejudiced against others just because they are different, older, from another country, speak a different or different faith. A person who is prejudiced against a group or person, tends to think they are superior and that their views and behaviour are right and others' are wrong, Once people develop prejudices against an individual or group, they may be more likely to discriminate against them, particularly if they are in position to make decisions about their health or welfare.

]]> 2017-11-14 11:26:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs/wish/206653622 stereotyping kyrawilliams2001 https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs/wish/206663895 when you stereoype you attach a fixed idea or image to a person who belong to a particular group. It us usually an exaggerated generalisation which can often be offensive. for example, all old people play bingo, all teenagers are trouble makers, all blondes are dumb, all male hairdressers are gay, male nurses are gay, women are more emotional than men. Assumptions made about an individual could affect a persons health care. stereotyping can have a negative effect on people because it assumes that everyone in a certain group is the same need, This is clearly not the case and thinking in stereotypes prevents you from being a good carer. An example is in a care home thinking that old people make up symtoms and there is really nothing wrong with them at all]]> 2017-11-14 12:09:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs/wish/206663895 labelling tianicolequick https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs/wish/206663951 identifying or describing someone with a lable rather than an individual. This term can be linked to stereotyping. labelling can be anything like calling someone , lazy or gay. Giving people negative labels is very unproffesional.]]> 2017-11-14 12:09:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs/wish/206663951 Bullying tianicolequick https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs/wish/206671169 Bulling is when someone using their power to intimidate another person. Bullying can lead to serious mental health issues and depression and lack of confidence. ]]> 2017-11-14 12:38:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs/wish/206671169 The effects of discrimination on service users, these include: tianicolequick https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs/wish/211797887 -Loss of self esteem
-Stress
-Reluctance to seek support and treatment.
-Longer waiting times for some groups
- Depression and anxiety
-Loneliness
-Marginalisation
-Disempowerment
-Restricted opportunities
-Negative behaviors such as aggression or criminality  


]]> 2017-11-30 12:04:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs/wish/211797887 Low self-esteem and self- identity: tianicolequick https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs/wish/211799731 Discrimination and bullying in health and social care can lead to people having a lack of self-esteem and confidence. This feeling could lead to depression and a feeling of worthlessness. The professionals in health and social care needs to ensure that this does not happen. ]]> 2017-11-30 12:11:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs/wish/211799731 Disempowerment (make a person or group less powerful or confident) Individuals of groups that are discriminated against by other individuals or more powerful groups will feel disempowered. They may be willing to fight against this and in some cases will win their case. However, many do not and they lose he will to fight against discrimination. As a result of this, they may become depressed and devalued and disempowered, which in turn may lead to more health issues. kyrawilliams2001 https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs/wish/211801287 2017-11-30 12:18:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs/wish/211801287 Marginalization (treating a person or group as insignificant): tianicolequick https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs/wish/211808861 This is when a group of people feel pushed aside in society, for example homosexuals, gay men, lesbian women and bisexuals. They may feel worth less than others however that should not be the case.]]> 2017-11-30 12:46:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs/wish/211808861 loss of rights kyrawilliams2001 https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs/wish/211810459 A persons rights are sometimes taken away by force of power, for example, if someone with psychiatric problems if detained in hospital under mental health act 1983. They can also be forced to accpet treatment. This is done in he patients best interests, even though they may not want to take the medication.

]]> 2017-11-30 12:51:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs/wish/211810459 Restricted opportunities: tianicolequick https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs/wish/211811489 The types of discrimination that may occur in health and social may put people off using the health and social services, this will lead to restricted opportunities. This will then result in poor health, this is why professionals in health and social needs to prevent discrimination in health and social care.  ]]> 2017-11-30 12:54:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs/wish/211811489 Case study 1- Homophobia tianicolequick https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs/wish/211815911 Mr Thomas is a 67 year old gay man, he lives in a nursing home, where there is homophobia occurring, for example one of the staff members is homophobic so when giving out tea in the morning she will avoid Mr Thomas and she will also leave him out of day time activities. The service users private choices should not affect how he is treated in the nursing home. This is because it will lead to Mr Thomas feeling worthless and depressed, he may even feel isolated. This in some serious cases may result in suicide.  ]]> 2017-11-30 13:06:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs/wish/211815911 Case study 2- stereotyping/ labeling tianicolequick https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs/wish/211818710 Mrs Andrews is a 70 year old women who has tattoos and is a very loud spoken person. one of the members of staff has labelled her as a trouble maker, she shows this by avoiding her and making others belief she will influence trouble in the home, This is stereotyping and labeling, this has to stop as this could lead to Mrs Andrews feeling isolated and alone. It may even result in Mrs Andrews feeling very depressed and having a lack of self-esteem.  ]]> 2017-11-30 13:13:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs/wish/211818710 negative behaviours such as aggression or criminality kyrawilliams2001 https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs/wish/213230567 negative behaviour, aggression or crime can be partly caused by discrimination. living in poverty and experiencing discrimination can affect an individuals behaviour. people may experience hardship and then take their frustrations out on the police, teachers and health and social care professionals. people may take out their anger on those they see in a position of power and health professionals can find themselves being verbally or physically attacked. people may have anger management problems and they may take this out on a health and social care professional. Drug users may also display negative behaviour while in care.]]> 2017-12-05 11:36:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs/wish/213230567 case study 3 - abuse kyrawilliams2001 https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs/wish/213233641 Mrs Williams is a resident in a care home. She has mobility difficulties so she finds it hard to get around by herself. She also needs help with washing and dressing herself. One of the carers does not have any patience with her and shouts at her. When she helps her to get dressed she treats her in a rough manner, this is physical and verbal abuse. Mrs williams now dreads seeing that particular carer and is getting very stressed at certain times of the day. She has started to lack confidence which is alos affecting her physical health.]]> 2017-12-05 11:48:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs/wish/213233641 case study 4- racism kyrawilliams2001 https://padlet.com/kyrawilliams2001/ojteikhz28cs/wish/213235035 Mr jones is a 80 year old man who is a resident is a care home who gets treated different to the other residents because of the colour of his skin. The carers leave him waiting a long period of time when he asks for help to go to the toilet and is always last to be given his food. This is starting to make him feel lonely and as he is getting older and he needs more help doing basic things throughout the day.

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