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Power to Change. Who are the people who are more powerful than you? How do they behave?. Who are the people who are less powerful than you? How do they behave?. Is there a similarity?. How would you like people more powerful than you to behave with you?. What If….
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Who are the people who are more powerful than you? How do they behave?
Who are the people who are less powerful than you? How do they behave?
How would you like people more powerful than you to behave with you?
What If…. You were infected with HIV? What would you like to know?
What If…. Some one conducted an HIV test on you without your knowledge?
What If…. The doctor told your family that you have HIV without telling you about it?
What If…. You were HIV Positive, what would happen to your job? How would your co-workers treat you?
Consider this HIV/AIDS is an emotionally charged issue Frequently associated with fear, stigma and prejudice Myths and misconceptions about HIV results in mistreatment of clients Talking to clients about a life threatening illness can be emotionally stressful for HCPs
Effects on HCPs Fear and worry about transmission Higher stress levels Less job satisfaction Decrease in quality of service
What can we do? Be aware of our own feelings, thoughts and attitudes Address our personal reactions and emotions Be aware of our actions that may compromise the quality of care that we are providing Refer the patient to other HCPs, if we think our attitudes are interfering in the care that we provide.
Consider this People get HIV because of what they or their partners do.. Not because of who they are It is unethical to test a person without his knowledge or consent Standard precautions are the best way to ensre prevention of transmission HCPs have a professional obligation to remain objective and non-judgemental
Consider this… It is important to examine your feelings thoughts and attitudes about HIV. If we do not address this, we may discriminate against the person who comes to us It can also lead to additional stress on us if we do not objectively understand the risks.