AN521-18S1A: Public Health Assignment Brief with Questions with Answers

Module code: AN521-18S1A Assignment No. and type: Coursework (CW1) : Report 1500 words Assessment weighting: 70% Assignment task Summative Assignment Report The purpose of this Summative Assessment is for you to write a report in which you discuss and critically evaluate the findings from the literature in relation to your chosen public health subject covered in your presentation. You are expected to use the following structure as guidance for completing the report. You may use headings/sub-headings:   Title page. Elements included : Your student Module code and tittle. The actual word count (excluding the tittle page and reference list). The Read More …

Stigma Labelling and Stereotyping Of Mental Illness by Goffman

Key Issues: Stigma Labelling and Stereotyping Stigma The word originated from the Greeks. Stigma referred to a sign burnt or cut into the body to demarcate slaves, criminals, and social outcasts as “ritually polluted” people. It is currently used to refer to any conditions that mark out the bearer as ‘culturally unacceptable’ or ‘inferior’ Stigma refers to a negative attribute that socially discredits an individual and confers a ‘deviant’ status Stigma – a label that associates an individual with some negative characteristics Goffman (1963) describes stigma as the difference between the virtual social identity and the real social identity GOFFMAN Read More …

Anti-Discrimination and ‘Anti-Oppressive Practice’ In Health & Social Care Questions and Answers

Week 6 Anti-Discrimination and ‘Anti-Oppressive Practice’ In Health & Social Care Over the past weeks, we have been exploring: The idea of EQUALITY The idea of DIVERSITY The idea of HUMAN RIGHTS We have considered these ideas as they are applied in the health & social care professions. Brief reflection: Take 5 minutes to write a sentence defining each idea above, as you understand it. Then, take 5 minutes to compare answers with the person next to you. Are they similar? Are they different? Take note. We have noted that each idea – equality, diversity, human rights – is contested Read More …

Human Rights in Health and Social Care Case Study Questions and Answers

Culture, Society and Ethics Case Study Dora and Simon had been married for 59 years. Dora was blind and had recently developed Alzheimer’s. She and Simon were injured in a fall at home, and Simon was no longer able to care for her while he recovered. During this time, Dora was moved into a local publically funded nursing home. It became clear that Dora would have to stay in a nursing home, but Simon visited her every day. However, their relationship was threatened when the local authority decided to move Dora into a permanent nursing home that was too far Read More …

Equality & Human Rights: Care Quality Commissions | Questions & Answers

Equality & Human Rights: Policy; Theory; Practice Week 19 Dr Alya Khan CQC Equality Objectives 2017-19 This week we will explore the Care Quality Commission’s current ‘equality objectives’ They aim to target inequalities in UK health & social care provision We will consider the relationship between theories we have studied, the design of the ‘equality objectives’, & the plan to roll them out CQC ‘Equality Objectives’ The Care Quality Commission published their ‘equality objectives’ on 23 March 2017 (new) Why were these created? These objectives address the CQC’s role in regulating the health & social care sector, to improve equality Read More …

Health and Social Care Policies Guidance for SH4001 Assessment 2

Guidance for SH4001 Assessment 2, a 2,000 word report 70% of total mark Students should present a written report which identifies at least one social determinant of health and describe how it is being addressed in the selected area or setting which draws on your learning from the poster presentation and relates to the same selected area or setting. The work must demonstrate achievement of Learning Outcomes 3 and 4 Describe selected health and social care policies Identify the social determinants of health and the relationship to health inequalities Students must refer to relevant academic sources and use the Harvard Read More …

SH4001 Social Determinants of Health Report Assessment2

Introduction to the Report – 2ndAssessment SH4001 Aims of today’s session To provide details on the requirements of the 2nd Assessment: Report Recall academic skills needed for the report Overview Assessment 002: Write a 2,000 word report (70%) identifying one social determinant of health and analyse how it is being addressed in the selected area/setting which draws on their learning from the presentations and relates to the same selected area/setting (LO3,LO4) (Nursing Assignment) Learning Objectives: Describe selected health and social care policies Identify the social determinants of health and the relationship to health inequalities Assessment 2: Report Students should present a written Read More …