Category: Disability

Table of Contents Introduction Roles of the Learning Disability Nurses Types of Care a Nurse May Provide to the Person in the Scenario Conclusion References Introduction Learning Disability (LD) is a neurological disorder that causes problems in interpreting information fed to the brain either through hearing, seeing, or touching. Unlike other medical terms that can…

This article highlights the nutritional necessities of all adults, children, and youths with intellectual and developmental disabilities with special care needs. Ptomey & Wittenbrook (2015), center their discussion on patients with CYSHCN and IDD special care needs. The research aims at developing nutrition interventions suitable to these populations. The authors explain that these groups experience…

Voluntary euthanasia can be defined as a case when the person wants to die and requires assistance. Involuntary euthanasia, on the other hand, means that such a person would prefer to live but has a condition that would cause their death eventually, and the suffering from this condition cannot be alleviated. Murder can be defined…

The article by Jesus et al. (2021) focuses on examining disparities that people with disabilities had to experience during the early stage of the COVID-19 pandemic because of social distancing and lockdown policies. The authors defined that the pandemic disproportionally affected people with disabilities and negatively influenced their health due to a lack of disability-inclusive…

Table of Contents Introduction Classifying Menopause as a Disability Conclusion Reference Introduction Menopause is the time during which the female menstrual cycle stops due to lower progesterone and estrogen hormones. Even though there are no legal obligations requiring employers to comply with menopause regulations, females should not be discriminated against, and ladies should be treated…

Table of Contents Introduction Primary Theories, Ideas, and Theorists Conclusion References Introduction Disability is a complex issue that impacts the person profoundly, not only from the perspective of physical restraints but social, political, and economic aspects. Throughout the history of disability studies, a clear divide was made between the social and medical definitions of disability…

Table of Contents Learning Goals and Objectives Week Schedule Placement Issue Objective Description References Learning Goals and Objectives The proper care delivery to people with various kinds of disabilities is both a challenge and one of the priorities for all medical organizations and community services across the country. During the daily rounds both nurses and…

The terms dysfunction, disability, and handicap are all related to the functioning of an individual, but they are distinct concepts. Understanding the differences between these terms is important in the field of healthcare, as it allows professionals to accurately assess and address the needs of their patients. It is crucial to distinguish between these concepts…

The American Medical Association (AMA) has recognized the need to address racial justice and health equity issues within the organization and in the medical field. As part of their efforts, the AMA has developed a strategic plan that includes Theories of Change and Levers for Change to guide their work. However, one area that the…

Accommodating employees with disabilities represents a unique challenge, even in the current era of multiple technological advancements and digital aids. As the case study under analysis demonstrates, the failure to address the needs of staff members with health disparities affects the general performance levels of a company to a spectacular degree. More importantly, the inability…