week 7 Flashcards
(14 cards)
What does “inclusive practice” mean in healthcare?
Inclusive practice means promoting equity, diversity, and accessibility in healthcare, ensuring that every person, regardless of background, receives the same level of care and respect. It involves engaging authentically with people from all walks of life, especially those facing inequities.
What are some key principles of inclusive practice in healthcare?
- Respect: Treating all individuals with dignity and autonomy.
- Equity: Fair treatment regardless of background.
- Diversity: Celebrating and respecting diverse cultural, linguistic, and religious backgrounds.
- Cultural Competency: Being able to effectively communicate with people from different cultural backgrounds.
What systems of inequality impact health?
Systems such as sexism, racism, ableism, classism, heterosexism, and settler colonialism can create unequal health outcomes by privileging certain groups over others. These societal norms affect individuals’ access to resources, opportunities, and quality of care.
What does the Coin Model represent in understanding privilege and oppression
The Coin Model illustrates societal systems of inequality. The “coin” represents systems like sexism, racism, and ableism, which grant advantages or disadvantages to certain groups. Understanding these systems helps practitioners recognize their privilege and work in solidarity with marginalized groups.
What is “positionality” in the context of inclusive practice?
Positionality refers to understanding one’s own identity and how it influences relationships, actions, and perspectives. It’s about reflecting on where you stand in relation to other identities, especially in terms of power and privilege.
Why is cultural safety preferred over cultural competency in healthcare?
Cultural safety goes beyond competency by asking healthcare professionals to reflect on the power dynamics and impact of their actions. It emphasizes that both practitioners and patients should feel safe to express their culture without compromising their own values.
What is “critical allyship”?
Critical allyship is the act of recognizing one’s privilege and working in solidarity with marginalized groups to address systemic inequalities. It involves supporting efforts led by those on the oppressed side of the “coin” and mobilizing collective action for change.
How does intersectionality impact health?
Intersectionality highlights how overlapping systems of inequality (e.g., race, gender, class) create unique experiences of advantage or disadvantage. These intersecting factors must be understood to address the complex health disparities faced by individuals in different contexts.
What is social exclusion, and how does it affect health?
Social exclusion occurs when individuals or groups are marginalized and denied access to resources, opportunities, or participation in society. It negatively impacts mental, physical, and social health, often leading to poorer outcomes in marginalized populations.
How can empowerment be applied in inclusive healthcare practice?
Empowerment in healthcare involves providing patients with the information, tools, and support they need to take an active role in their care. It includes respecting their autonomy and ensuring their voice is heard in decision-making.
What are the 12 principles of inclusive practice in healthcare?
Some of the key principles include:
* Respect: Respect for autonomy and privacy.
* Equity: Ensuring fair treatment.
* Accessibility: Making healthcare services accessible to all.
* Informed Consent: Ensuring patients understand treatment options.
Why are cultural relational skills important for health professionals?
Cultural relational skills help health professionals build trust, understand patients’ cultural contexts, and shift from a deficit mindset to one that recognizes strength and resilience in diverse cultures, particularly in Indigenous communities.
What is the difference between autonomy and self-determination?
Autonomy refers to an individual’s right to make decisions about their own life and health. Self-determination emphasizes the ability to control one’s own actions, make decisions independently, and lead a life free from external control or oppression.
What does it mean to practice solidarity as a healthcare professional?
Practicing solidarity means working together with marginalized groups, rather than “saving” them. It involves advocating for equal rights and opportunities, ensuring that affected groups lead the charge in addressing inequalities.
