Disability Studies 2072F/G Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Intellectual Disability, Hysterectomy, Paternalism

• School: Western University
• Department: Disability Studies
• Course: Disability Studies 2072F/G
• Professor: John Heng

Document Summary

Short essay (paragraph form: 3-5 sentences. Full marks: relevant to question, complete, correct, well written. Each person should have the right to self-determination and choice with respect to the health care that affects them. Making decisions with the help of others. Some people may require help in making decisions for themselves. E. g. , people with intellectual disabilities: may be appropriate to have someone help them make their decision (interpreting information, determining values, etc. ) Decision-making is dependent on personal characteristics, type of decision, and context. Environmental factors (stressors such as lights, sounds, smells, commotion, etc. ) Communication (receptive/expressive, verbal/non-verbal, rate, level, aids: adjustment is needed to type and level of communication. Information processing (understanding, retention, appreciating uncertainty, benefits and burdens, short-term vs. long-term: may require decision to be broken down and consent required for each step. Learned helplessness and suggestibility: when others constantly decide/make decisions for another, that person stops deciding for self.