ADVANCING HEALTH-CARE PRACTICE
5.4 Exercises
>> ACTIVITY
Excerpt from Susan’s story
Now, write:
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WOMEN-CENTRED/HARM REDUCTION MODEL OF CARE |
What are some of the ways Susan may have been described in her charts based on assumptions or stereotypes?
Ie. ?1st Nations, uncooperative, going against medical advice, refusing treatment, impatient.
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How could we re-frame this to reflect an understanding of her situation?
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What are the health impacts that would be focused on in a traditional model of care?
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What are the larger health impacts of abuse and substance use in Susan’s life?
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How did the knowledge that Susan was assaulted, and likely using drugs or alcohol influence the care she received?
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How can we act on the understanding of the links between her health concerns and the abuse/violence and substance use in a woman’s life?
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What was the agenda of health-care providers in treating Susan?
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What mattered most to Susan in her treatment?
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What was the impact of the traditional medical approach on Susan’s health?
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Speculate about how Susan’s experience might be different, and how the outcomes could be different based on an integrated harm reduction, women-centred care module.
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