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Challenging discrimination against disabled patients.

P Scullion1

  • 1Centre for Social Justice, Coventry University, Walsgrave Hospital.

Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|March 23, 1999
PubMed
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Health professionals may discriminate against disabled patients. This article examines disability models and offers strategies for nurses to combat disability discrimination in healthcare settings.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Disparities
  • Disability Studies
  • Medical Ethics

Background:

  • Evidence suggests healthcare professionals may exhibit discriminatory practices towards disabled individuals.
  • Understanding various definitions and models of disability is crucial for addressing these issues.
  • Underlying beliefs about disability can influence the quality of care provided.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore evidence of discrimination against disabled people in healthcare.
  • To examine different models and definitions of disability.
  • To identify good practices and suggest strategies for nurses to challenge disability discrimination.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and critical analysis of disability models.
  • Examination of ethical considerations in healthcare for disabled patients.
  • Exploration of best practices in nursing care for disabled individuals.

Main Results:

  • Disturbing evidence indicates that some health professionals discriminate against disabled patients.
  • Analysis reveals how different beliefs about disability contribute to discriminatory attitudes.
  • Positive practices for challenging discrimination have been identified.

Conclusions:

  • Nurses play a vital role in challenging and preventing disability discrimination.
  • Promoting inclusive attitudes and practices is essential for equitable healthcare.
  • Further education on disability and anti-discrimination is needed for health professionals.

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