How might developing cultural competence improve mental health services? The inequalities within the health and social care system are widely recognised (K272‚ Unit 1‚ p. 10‚ K272‚ Unit 4‚ p. 79). These inequalities relate to the boundaries within the society and especially communication (Anderson et al‚ 2003). The disproportions in the multicultural society may be even bigger due to higher number of boundaries and lack of understanding demonstrated by the majority towards minorities. Health and
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Should there be requirement for immigration? What you’re opinion on it? Some people say that there is no requirement to stay in the United States. Some immigrants have said that coming to the United Sates was one of the hardest thing they ever had to do. Some immigrants come from places like Cuba‚ Mexico‚ China‚ India‚ Philippines‚ and much more…. Some immigrants have come from the age of 16 years old all the way to the age of 35 years (old). American has great education and opportunities that can
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Understand the neurology of dementia. 1.1 The causes of dementia are not yet fully understood but we do know that it is a deteriotation in mental functions which include memory‚ speach‚ judgement and orientation.The brain is a complex organ with over 100 billion cells. In dementia some of these cells stop working properly. The part of the brain this occurs in will affect how the person communicates‚ thinks‚ feels and remembers. Dementia can start in people well before the age of 65 this is called
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Crisis Intervention by Social Workers in Fire Departments Social Work deals with crisis intervention consisting of many people and departments such as firefighters‚ police departments‚ or community service workers. Social Work has a history of helping people that has dealt with catastrophic events. Not only does the fire department respond to calls about fires‚ they also handle incidents such as shootings‚ motor vehicle accidents‚ traumatic deaths‚ and other fatalities. The firemen of Phoenix
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Our own attitudes‚ values and behaviour could impact on our work with children and young people as we are not neutral beings and even on a sub-conscious level me may be intimating information that impacts negatively on some children or young people. We need to be clear on our own attitudes‚ values and behaviour and identify how we can work on our own mindset if need be. For instance the language we use can have loaded meanings‚ in the way we choose to describe things or people. For instance referring
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CU 3049 Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment 1. Understand the principles and requirements of assessment. 1.1 Explain the function of assessment in learning and development. Assessment is used to make a specific educational decision and is the process of evaluating the extent to which participants in education have developed their knowledge‚ understanding and skills. Assessment‚ both formative and summative‚ plays a significant part in the learning experience as it
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1.Understand the principles and practices of assessment 1.1 Explain the function of assessment in learning and development At the induction the assessor must introduce herself to the learners and ensure that the learners knows what course they are enrolled on. The assessor must explain the course requirements and explain the units to the learners and support them in choosing the units. The assessor with the candidate must then decide on an assessment plan. This will include setting target dates
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1. The purpose of this paper is to convince you I understand what the meaning of contrast; so I will attempt to explain it. Contrast is the difference between one thing or object to another. The more different or opposite something is in comparison with something else determines the level of contrast. Black ink against a white background is the maximum high contrast being complete opposites. Low contrast is something that is similar but not completely alike such as light gray against white or dark
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The Stigma of Wasta The Effect of Wasta on Perceived Competence and Morality by Ahmed Amin Mohamed Hadia Hamdy Working Paper No. 5 January 2008 The Stigma of Wasta The Effect of Wasta on Perceived Competence and Morality by Ahmed Amin Mohamed Hadia Hamdy January 2008 Abstract Wasta is an Arabic word that means the use of social connections to obtain benefits that otherwise would not be provided. Wasta plays a very important role in securing of employment in Arab countries. This paper
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Learning and Teaching Guide Module code: 4GK004 Module Title: VOLUNTEERING IN THE COMMUNITY Year: 20 credits‚ Year Long‚ 2012-13 Module Leader: Dr Pauline Anderson‚ MC206. P.Anderson@wlv.ac.uk Other Staff: Shirin Housee‚ MC331 S.Housee@wlv.ac.uk Clare Williams‚ MC231 Clare.Williams@wlv.ac.uk Module Description Volunteering in the Community is a community-based learning module which gives students the opportunity
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