BSS, Ethics And Law Flashcards
What is Gillick Comptency?
If a child under the age of 16 has the capacity to consent for medical treatment
What is the artfact model of society inequality?
Suggests that both health and class are artificial variables produced in attempts to measure social phenomena
What is the social selection model of social inequality?
Suggests ‘survival of the fittest’, if you have better health then you will have a better job
What is the behavioural model of social inequality?
Suggests that you health behaviour is influenced by your lifestyle differences which are rooted in your personal characteristics and level of education
What is the materialist model of social inequality?
Emphasis the role of economic and socio-structural factors on the distributions of health and well being:
- if you are from a poorer area, you have reduced access to health
- low socioeconomic life will lead to a poor diet and poor health
What is the life course model of social inequality?
States that if you are exposed to an inequality early in life, then you are more likely to have it for the rest of your life
What is the difference between bottom-up and top-down processing of perception?
Bottom-up: where the brain matches/compares a stimulus to other sets existing in the brain. If a match occurs then recognition occurs
Top-down: where the context creates expectancy and sets up what is known as a perceptual set. We see what we expect to see and recognition occurs
What is the social model of disability?
States that disability is caused by the way that society is organised, rather than a persons impairment or difference
What is the difference of bottom up and top down in regard to shifting of attention?
Bottom-up: where we are alerted to a stimuli in the environment
Top-down: where we consciously shift our attention
How long after a stroke must you wait to drive again?
Must you notify the DVLA?
At least one month Must check with doctor before hand No need to notify DVLA unless: - condition worsens - if you have any ongoing effects
If you have multiple TIAs in a short period of time how long must you wait before driving?
Must you notify the DVLA?
Wait at least 3 months
Yes you must notify DVLA
What is the difference between an advanced decision and an advanced statement?
Advanced decision is a decision to refuse specific treatment in the future when you lack capacity, you must be over the age of 18 when you make it, it is legally binding
Advanced statement is a statement that sets out preferences for treatment in the future when you lack capacity to communicate. It is not legally binding.
What is a lasting power of attorney for health and care decisions?
A legal document which allows a person who is at least 21 years of age to voluntary appoint one or more people to make health decisions and act on their behalf.
Gives them the legal right to do so when you cannot.
What are the 3 conditions that must be met before a person is sectioned under the mental health act?
1) suffering from a mental disorder
2) at risk to his/her health or safety and/or other peoples safety
3) unwilling to accept hospitalisation voluntarily
What age limit does the mental health act have?
NO AGE LIMIT
