Interview conducted with a person with disablity

766 Words2 Pages
bulb-icon

Recommended: Interviewing a person with special needs

This interview was conducted with Mrs. Isola Cumberbatch, Mrs. Cumberbatch is 83 years old. She was a very vibrant out going individual, she did her own cooking, shopping and she walked to church every Sunday. Mrs. Cumberbatch who is a diabetic lost her left leg to gangrene. “Gangrene is a condition that occurs when body tissue dies. It is caused by a loss of blood supply due to an underlying illness, injury, and/or infection.” (webmd.com) Mrs. Cumberbatch explained that she has been a diabetic for the last 30 years or so, and that she ensured that she followed a strict diet. She further explained that she started feeling some pain in her hallux (big toe), and at first pained no attention. As the pain progressively got worse, she decided to consult with a doctor, the doctor she said at the time gave her medication but the pain did not subside.
She later returned to the doctor, the doctor recommended that she undergo some test to find out if there was an underlying cause for the pain in the hallux. The results of the test indicated that she had a condition called Peripheral artery disease (PAD), as a result of this no blood was getting to her hallux. “Peripheral artery disease (also called peripheral arterial disease) is a common circulatory problem in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to your limbs.” (mayoclinic.org)
A decision was made immediately to amputate the toe, she explained that it was an easy decision to make. This was due to the fact that she believes that the Lord knows best. However, while recuperating after the first surgery Mrs. Cumberbatch was dealt another blow, she would have to now amputate the leg, as the blockage was further up the leg. Again she reiterated that, she was comfortable with doing the...

... middle of paper ...

...ear and half ago I fractured my ankle and had to use crutches to get around I was very depressed and often did not want to move off my bed.
In order to successfully deal with a disability, a person must come to terms with how the disability will affect their lives, and the adjustment needed in order to live a rewarding life. Mrs. Cumberbatch disability was acquired, and she made the adjustment mentally first, not that it was easy but she had faith in God. Additionally, a strong support network gives the person the desire to continue to live.

Works Cited

(n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/guide/gangrene-causes-symptoms-treatments
(n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peripheral-artery-disease/basics/definition/con-20028731
(n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.med.nyu.edu/content?ChunkIID=96857

Show More
Related

  • On Being A Cripple And A Plague Of Tics

    1139 Words  | 3 Pages

    Due to this disease the body is slowly broken down by affecting the central nervous system of a person’s body. The children depicted in the essay are probably an example how fellow human beings should be around a disabled person. They just view the disabled person as another human being and respect them the same way. The children are proud to associate themselves with Mairs and do not shy away from introducing her to the general public. This is what a disabled person requires: that all those around him or her should respect them for what they are and give them unconditional regard

    Read More

  • Benita Vasquez Case Study

    829 Words  | 2 Pages

    Read the posted case study about Benita Vasquez and discuss the following questions: 1. What are the clinical causes of death in the story? a. Senora Vasquez died because of uncontrolled diabetes, Infected wound and diffusing kidneys. With not well-controlled diabetes and acquiring an infected burn wound makes it harder for the patient to get treatment. Thus with the condition of the patient and her current social status, she is unable to afford the treatment and medications needed to alleviate her suffering.

    Read More

  • On Being A Cripple, And 'On Dumpster Diving' By Nancy Mairs

    1211 Words  | 3 Pages

    disability. She never let it get into her way of being a normal person. As she stated that one day

    Read More

  • An In-depth Analysis of Neuropathy

    1544 Words  | 4 Pages

    The prognosis of this condition depends on the causing factor. Most often this condition is not life threatening. A healthier life style can help to decrease the symptoms of neuropathy. Seeing a podiatrist in the case of people with diabetic neuropathy to avoid a possible amputation. If amputation is needed additional support will be beneficial to the patient. The support of family and friends is critical in that case as the amputation is life changing for the

    Read More

  • What Did You Just Call Me?

    1184 Words  | 3 Pages

    "On Being a Cripple" is an autobiographical essay by Nancy Mairs. The author was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in her late twenties, and has since then lost full use of several limbs. Despite the stigma around the use of the word, Mairs refers to herself as a "cripple". With the use of this word she attempts to accept the reality of her situation without feeling sorry for herself. The author also demands the same of her readers and the people that she meets in her life. Mairs writes to those who wish to learn more about what it is like to live with this debilitating disease and how people react to it. She uses this essay to make a point about how society labels people while telling her story in a manner which cites examples from her life. She describes her life through everyday situations that occur when living with MS. Mairs does not have the same physical abilities that most of us don't think twice about, but she carries on with her life without the need for pity or a new vocabulary that attempts to make her condition seem less severe.

    Read More

  • Dylan Alcott's Disability

    1496 Words  | 3 Pages

    Disability is a ‘complex issue’ (Alperstein, M., Atkins, S., Bately, K., Coetzee, D., Duncan, M., Ferguson, G., Geiger, M. Hewett, G., et al.., 2009: 239) which affects a large percentage of the world’s population. Due to it being complex, one can say that disability depends on one’s perspective (Alperstein et al., 2009: 239). In this essay, I will draw on Dylan Alcott’s disability and use his story to further explain the four models of disability being The Traditional Model, The Medical Model, The Social Model and The Integrated Model of Disability. Through this, I will reflect on my thoughts and feelings in response to Dylan’s story as well as to draw on this task and my new found knowledge of disability in aiding me to become

    Read More

  • Nursing Diagnosis

    1434 Words  | 3 Pages

    J.P., a 58 year old female, presents to the Emergency Room on March 18th. She has a past medical history of cervical cancer, atheroembolism of the left lower extremity, fistula of the vagina, peripheral vascular disease, neuropathy, glaucoma, GERD, depression, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and sickle cell anemia. She complains of right lower extremity pain accompanied by fatigue, a decreased appetite, increased work of breathing, burning on urination, and decreased urine output for three days.

    Read More

  • Nancy Mairs, Andre Dubus, Harriet McBryde Johnson: Disability

    1916 Words  | 4 Pages

    What comes into one’s mind when they are asked to consider physical disabilities? Pity and embarrassment, or hope and encouragement? Perhaps a mix between the two contrasting emotions? The average, able-bodied person must have a different perspective than a handicapped person, on the quality of life of a physically disabled person. Nancy Mairs, Andre Dubus, and Harriet McBryde Johnson are three authors who shared their experiences as physically handicapped adults. Although the three authors wrote different pieces, all three essays demonstrate the frustrations, struggles, contemplations, and triumphs from a disabled person’s point of view and are aimed at a reader with no physical disability.

    Read More

  • Gangrene: A Socially Stigmatized Disease

    1280 Words  | 3 Pages

    In this paper I will describe gangrene and the different types, explain the risk factors and causes, discuss the complications, as well as treatment options and outcomes. I will also give details on limb amputation and how it affects the psychological well-being of the patient. By the end of this report I hope to have portrayed a different side of this tragic condition; the patient’s side.

    Read More

  • Villain Essay

    1064 Words  | 3 Pages

    ...beld person as equal and for society to take responsibility for their ignorance and become more open minded and accepting of those who may have less functioning ability or mental awareness of what is going on around themselves. Only recently has the (dis)Abeld community been given the spotlight through television shows such as Bones, or House, Or CSI have those with disabilities been given a platform to push over society’s negative stereotypes of ignorance and shown how despite limitations, those with limitations can indeed live happy and healthy lives. Despite much of the stigma that still exists towards those who are (dis)Abled, much success has been made and continues to be made because of the selfless determination of a select few who are determined not to be restrained by society’s ignorance and to make a difference in the world around them and for others.

    Read More

  • Analysis Of Unspeakable Conversations By Harriet Mcbryde Johnson

    561 Words  | 2 Pages

    In her article “Unspeakable Conversations” author Harriet McBryde Johnson took time to inform and familiarize her readers with the details and limitations placed upon her by her disability. In her article she walked her readers through her morning routine. She told them about the assistance she needs in the morning from transferring from bed to wheelchair, to morning stretches, to bathing, to dressing, to braiding her hair. She does this not to evoke pity but to give her readers a glimpse into her world. She wants her readers to know that the quality of a disabled person’s life relies solely on another’s willingness to assist. Because those with disabilities need assistance they are often viewed as burdens. Therefore, they see themselves as

    Read More

  • Rhetorical Analysis Of On Being A Cripple

    1155 Words  | 3 Pages

    “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it,” says Charles R. Swindoll. This statement, although seemingly inaccurate, is brought to life by the testimony of Nancy Mairs. After being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Mairs had every reason to give up on life, but in “On Being a Cripple” she shows her audience that pushing forward was worth the challenge. Her life as a cripple isn’t easy, but through her writing, Mairs hopes to explain and create awareness about her life living with MS. Through her personal experience and positive attitude, Mairs shows her audience that not only is she a source that others can trust but that life is exactly what you make it, no matter what cards you are dealt.

    Read More

  • Personal Narrative: My Disability

    762 Words  | 2 Pages

    In middle school I was diagnosed with a disability with the way I expressed myself through writing. Ever since, I have gained multiple values and learned several lessons about self confidence. I was taught to push past my limits, in order to be successful in reaching my goals along with my dreams. Today I am a senior in high school who was once thought to struggle, but was able to succeed beyond expectations. To some, a disability may seem like a setback from achieving goals, but to me I used it as a challenge for myself. I accepted myself for who I was and looked at my disability as a unique trait of mine. I was able to provide a message to others that anything you set your mind to is possible with dedication and hard work. It might take

    Read More

  • Understanding the Disabled

    1223 Words  | 3 Pages

    The first thought that crosses the mind of an able-bodied individual upon seeing a disabled person will undoubtedly pertain to their disability. This is for the most part because that is the first thing that a person would notice, as it could be perceived from a distance. However, due to the way that disability is portrayed in the media, and in our minds, your analysis of a disabled person rarely proceeds beyond that initial observation. This is the underlying problem behind why disabled people feel so under appreciated and discriminated against. Society compartmentalizes, and in doing so places the disabled in an entirely different category than fully able human beings. This is the underlying theme in the essays “Disability” by Nancy Mairs, “Why the Able-Bodied Just Don’t Get it” by Andre Dubus, and “Should I Have Been Killed at Birth?” by Harriet Johnson.

    Read More

  • The Importance of Becoming an Integrated Health Professional (IHP)

    1481 Words  | 3 Pages

    French, S. & Swain, J. 2008. Understanding Disability: A Guide for Health Professionals. Philadelphia: Churchilll Livingstone Elsevier: 4

    Read More

More about Interview conducted with a person with disablity

Open Document