The Times Colonist report written by Katie Derosa on November 8, 2013, talks about a couple living without recognition from society until an incident of public concern draws them into the spotlight. Linda is a person with a disability of Multiple Sclerosis. Mark is her husband and he is facing charges of neglect to provide the necessities of life, after Linda was brought to the hospital under a medical emergency that almost took her life. The oppression model developed by Franz Fanon and others conceptualizes oppressed people suffer by being disenfranchised and they become invisible to the dominant society (Rothman, 203 p 9). Linda and Mark were invisible until this article was written. The media might not have the power to determine what people think, but they do determine what people think about (Neunedorf, 1990 P. 115). This article portrays Linda as helpless, and at the mercy of her incompetent, husband Mark. This newspaper article is more about what is not reported than what is reported.
Multiple Sclerosis affects about one in 500-1000 people in Canada and is more common in women. Symptoms are weakness, numbness and tingling, extreme fatigue, muscle spasticity, shaking and loss of coordination, poor balance and unsteadiness, difficulty talking and swallowing, depression, pain, memory loss, lack of concentration and problem solving, vision loss and changes, vertigo or dizziness, bladder and bowel issues, and sexual problems. The symptoms associated with this disease vary and different people are individually affected in different ways (C-Health. 1996-2007). This is a very important fact when addressing any person with a disability because each person is an individual and will not have the same personal experience as anot...
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...ervice and care from a social worker that incorporates the social model approach could help the couple engage in a caring relationship with professionals in the community that can bring assistance with their needs and help the couple find a way to become socially active. Rothman articulates that it is often harder to make friends and get around (Rothman, 2003 p 10). This could remove Linda and Mark from isolation that is often associated with a person with a disability and their caregivers. Their dignity and worth would be dignified in accordance with the Social work code of ethics. Implications surrounding this newspaper article choose to focus on the negative aspects of a person with a disability, but a collaboration of issues has contributed to the situation. Societal issues of neglect, ignorance, and aloofness contributed to the exclusion and care for Linda.
Around the world, many people are living with neurologically debilitating disorders like multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis is best described as a pathological “inflammatory-mediated demyelinating disease of the human central nervous system,” and affects more than 2.5 million people globally (Trapp & Nave, 2008).
According to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system (CNS) that disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body. The central nervous system (CNS) comprises of the brain and the spinal cord. CNS is coated and protected by myelin sheath that is made of fatty tissues (Slomski, 2005). The inflammation and damage of the myelin sheath causing it to form a scar (sclerosis). This results in a number of physical and mental symptoms, including weakness, loss of coordination, and loss of speech and vision. The way the disease affect people is always different; some people experience only a single attack and recover quickly, while others condition degenerate over time (Wexler, 2013). Hence, the diagnosis of MS is mostly done by eliminating the symptoms of other diseases. Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects both men and women, but generally, it is more common in women more than men. The disease is most usually diagnosed between ages 20 and 40, however, it can occur at any age. Someone with a family history of the disease is more likely to suffer from it. Although MS is not
Multiple sclerosis, also known as MS, is one of the humankind’s most mysterious diseases. Multiple sclerosis has the ability to affect nearly 3 million people worldwide. This disease tends to be more common in individuals of northern European descent and women are more than twice as likely to develop multiple sclerosis as men are. Of those 3 million people, most of them are between the ages of 20 and 50 years old. Even though multiple sclerosis is a mystery disease, scientists are working to determine the exact cause and treatment.
Mr. Jorge Washington is a 62 yrs. old Caucasian male. He lives in Jumping Branch, WV. He was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at the age of 28. He lives with his wife and 2 children in one story house. Patient uses wheelchair for functional mobility and requires assistance with daily living activities. Patient was a farmer by profession.
I would diagnose Lily with multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the brain and spinal cord—otherwise known as the central nervous system (CNS). In people with MS, their immune system mistakenly attacks the protective covering of all neurons, which is called the myelin sheath. When the myelin sheath is damaged, it forms a type of scar tissue called sclerosis—giving the disease its name. Since the myelin sheath is damaged, nerve impulses that travel to and from the CNS (brain and spinal cord) become distorted or interrupted. This causes major communication issues between the brain and the rest of the body—producing a variety of symptoms including dizziness, vertigo,
The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Code of Ethics (2010) proposes three core values of Social Work, respect for persons, social justice and professional integrity (pp.12). These core values establish “ethical responsibilities” for the social worker (AASW, 2010, pp.12), specifically, the value of respect for persons, which sustains the intrinsic worth of all human beings as well as the right to wellbeing and self determination consistent with others in society (AASW, 2010,p.12). This Code of Ethics stipulates the duty of care a social worker must provide, a...
In this essay, the disease Multiple Sclerosis (MS) will be reviewed. This piece of work will lay emphasis on the pathophysiological, psychosocial, economic and cognitive effects it has on the individual, family and society. It will also make mention of how a professional nurse would support the individual, the family/carer, the nursing process and the professional role of the nurse according to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of conduct which sets a standard for all nurses and midwives (NMC, 2008) . It has been chosen because this chronic disorder is quite prevalent in the UK.
When I found out that I was a recipient of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship, I was overjoyed to have an award that is directly related to an important part of my life. Without this scholarship, I do not believe I would have been able to attend Ohio University. My mother had been concerned about the cost of college, but receiving this honor helped her become more at ease with the idea of me going to a public university and not starting school at the local community college. I have now been in college for almost two months, and feel incredibly blessed to have the opportunity to pursue an education at my dream university. However, I am re-applying to this scholarship in the hopes of continuing to earn financial assistance from
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating autoimmune disease. The Central Nervous System (CNS) is attacked by the immune system; creating lesions that interrupt the correct signaling of nerves, spinal cord, and brain (Frankel, & James, 2011). Inhibiting development of this disease is crucial for maintaining quality of life and fatigue for individuals with MS. There has been vast amount of research on the effect of various exercise training programs, and their benefits for MS (Motl, & Gosney, 2008, Krupp, 2003, Chen, Fan, Hu, Yang, & Li, 2013). Balance, aerobic, and strength training have been the main focus of most researchers; causing an interest in what training mode is most effective for improving quality of life and lower fatigue. It is critical to examine and contrast the effectiveness of a variety of exercise programs, because if training is completed effectively it can drastically improve quality of life and fatigue for individuals with MS.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is “a chronic, degenerative, progressive disease of the central nervous system characterized by the occurrence of small patches of demyelination in the brain and spinal cord” (Smeltzer & Bare, 1996). Over 2 million people are diagnosed with MS and it is known that there is a link between geography and the diagnosis of this disease (Faguy, 2016). In personal interviews with the patient and his wife, discussions were held about the disease process for this patient; medications were reviewed, and the spiritual assessment was conducted. This paper will discuss the current genetic information, disease modifying drugs and spiritual belief of one patient with chronic Multiple Sclerosis.
Disability is defined as a long term condition that restricts an individual’s daily activities (Government of Western Australia Department of Communities, n.d.). A disability can be identified in numerous types which are physical, sensory neurological and psychiatric. Due to the assistance with appropriate aids and services, the restrictions experienced by individuals with a disability may be overcome. However, the ways society perceives disability may have a significant impact on individuals living with it and also families around them. Therefore, the aim of this essay is to reflect on the social construction of disability through examining the social model of disability and how it may impact on the lives of people living with disability.
A proactive thought is given to how disabled people can participate in activities on an equal level with non-disabled people. Certain adjustments are made, even where this involves time or money, to ensure that disabled people are not excluded. The onus is on the organiser of the event or activity to make sure that their activity is accessible to all (The Social and Medical Model of Disability). Disabled people have many challenges, along the lines of not being able to participate in an event because the place is not handicap accessible. Another example is when a wheelchair user wants to get into a building with a step at the entrance. On the one hand, the social model solution is to add a ramp to the entrance so that the wheelchair user is free to go into the building immediately. The medical model on the other hand, has few solutions to help wheelchair users to climb stairs, which excludes them from many essential and leisure activities. The social model has a significant amount of importance to people who are disabled. Liz Crow, a person who is disabled herself says, “This was the explanation I had sought for years. Suddenly what I had always known, deep down, was confirmed. It wasn't my
Beresford and Oldham (2002) argue that applying a social model to housing is not just about physical access but it is also about issues such as play space, safety, location and housing quality. The social model therefore embraces both the physical and the emotional needs of the disabled and their families.
My experiences also influence my social justice nature, in that by protecting the family from the supervisor’s coercive measures I would be able to use this situation as a teaching/learning opportunity with the supervisor. By adjusting value and belief systems in relation to accepting and working to improve the capacity of families with intellectual developmental disabilities’ (IDD) abilities and potentials, the social worker and supervisor could develop better strategies in coping with similar situations in the future (Clifford & Burke, 2009). This method would satisfy my socio-political goals of social change in overcoming inequalities and divisions that stem from social differences (D’Cruz et al., 2007). My socio-political goals could limit my critical thinking, causing me to be blind to my professional obligation to respect and uphold the agency and order’s policies and procedures. My personal experiences with challenges hinged to poverty (such as hunger, stigma, and social exclusion) are influencers that motivate the professional self (D’Cruz et al., 2007) to work toward strengthening the family’s support systems and ties
Disability is viewed through two models. Firstly, the medical model of disability, this views disability as being a limitation that is either physiological or biological; thus, this model emphasizes how disability is a personal deficit (Mallet and Runswick-Cole, 2014). This model in a sense discards the disabled person’s abilities and also it can suggest how the disabled person is helpless. The second model is the social model of disability. This model focuses on how society causes difficulties for disabled people through barriers, disabling environments, cultures and attitudes. Thus, the social model tries to shift the focus from the limitations of people who are impaired (Barnes, 2008).