In Chapter 1, Allen discusses the definition of normal from several different approaches. Pick two of those approaches, explain how each approach would define normal, and then discuss the strengths and limitations of trying to define normal with those two approaches. Dictionary Definition, Pp. 4: The dictionary defines normal by similar words such as regular, average, or correct. The definition of normal is also based upon its opposing meaning of abnormal. The limitations of the dictionaries approach include no universal definition for normal, and the lack of distinction between “normal” and “abnormal,” aside from defining each by the negation of the other term. The dictionary does not give an accurate definition to the word normal, or the qualities that one must possess in order to be normal. Philosopher’s View, Pp. 4-5: The philosopher would define normal in a utilitarian standpoint, which emphasizes on the greater good for the most people. The distinction between normal and abnormal would fall under the choices one makes in life, and whether those choices have good or bad consequences. The strength that lies within this viewpoint would be the hope that all people should work to benefit the whole, and if they act as such, then they are normal. The limitations of this definition include there being no real address to …show more content…
The patient can be of greater assistance to the clinician by being honest and not withhold information, through open communication the clinician is better able to correctly diagnose. Patients should keep track of medical and psychiatric records, as well as any medication they are currently taking or has in the past. Patients should also be self-informed and proactive in understanding their symptoms and the disorder they may be diagnosed with. By having a good relationship between the patient and clinician, there is a better outcome of
In the words of Lennard Davis in the first page of Introduction: Normality, Power, and Culture, “The ‘problem’ is not the person with the disability, it is the way that normalcy is constructed to create the ‘problem’ of the disabled person,” (Davis 1). Everyone is different and to impose an idea of what is an expected or acceptable by labeling those who don’t conform as disadvantaged or handicapped, is artificial and
This paper will explain the seven principles of patient-clinician communication. It will then apply three of those principles to my interactions with my patients. Next, it will describe three methods being used in my area of practice to improved communication between the patients and clinicians. It will ultimately choose one of those principles that applies best to my practice and clearly describe how I use it. It will describe ethical principles that can be applied to issues with patient-clinician communication.
All patients need to understand the lack of full disclosure may negatively cause an untoward event possibly even life
Who is given the right to declared something is “normal”? Society? Your parents? Friends? Isn’t normality a behavior where it’s comfortable and seemingly correct to oneself?
To make a society like this work the only way is to make everyone the same, therefore, not one person is “normal” in this
Don’t everyone have different abilities and levels of proficiency? I would argue that everyone that has a disability or not has a ballpark normalcy. I appreciate Lisa Blumberg, sharing her views on her experiences of being a child with a disability. Consequently, she wrote the article solely based on her own experiences and needs as a person with a physical disability. However, Lisa's beliefs may not offer an accurate interpretation of every person that has a disability wants and needs.
What is different between "normal" and "abnormal”? as those words apply to the physically and emotional states and behaviors of human beings. Some people might do some terrible thing, such as murdering, sleeping next to the corpse, and other action that normal people are not generally doing in society. These people seem to like to be abnormal, this is due to the ability that most humans have distinguished right from wrong. many times, these “abnormal" people repeat their actions, not only because they might enjoy their actions, but also mental problem block them understanding how horrible and extreme their actions really are.
First, one must define the meaning of unnatural, and in this case John Corvino defines unnatural in two perspectives. One way people view unnatural is in a sense of being uncommon. For example, majority of people are used to seeing a man and women together because until a few years ago many people didn’t
In society today, normalcy is average; some are above, and some are below. In this short story, that is removed.
Consider the patient It is based on WWWHAM. Considering the patient needs all information that is going to be with WWWHAM. It is based on explaining that who would be the patient, what would be the symptoms, how long the symptoms would be present, what actions will be taken against the symptoms. In this regard, what medications will be allowed by the prescriber to the patient in order to get the main aspect? Thus, what specific information is required to know about the symptoms or patient?
Another question to ponder is should society even accept the mythical norm as the real norm? Individuals living in the 21st century might argue that it is myth since society has seen more levels of equality than ever before. No one doesn’t have to be white, young, heterosexual, or Christian in order to be regarded as normal. For example, magazines in the media will often portray racial minorities who in some sense have achieved the standards of the norm usually occupied by white people. However, this actually makes them look superior over others who still do not fall within the “norm” standards.
In “The Birth and Death of Meaning” by Ernest Becker he is making an argument on the problems of man (Becker, 1971). Becker makes an argument on the reasons why people act the way that they do (1971). In chapter 10 Becker lists six of the common problems with humans (1971). The first question with the problem with humans is “what is the relation of man to nature?” (Becker, 1971, p. 114).
Pharmaceutical Care Patch Adams is a 1998 semi-biographical comedy-drama film based on the life story of Dr. Hunter "Patch" Adams and his book, Gesundheit: Good Health is a Laughing Matter, by Adams and Maureen Mylander. (Wikipedia) The movie is all about a medical school student, Patch Adams who is eager and passionate in helping patients in a way which his dean disagreed on. Despite being warned by his dean and lecturers, he still holds on his principle in treating the patient as a person, not treating the disease.
“The word abnormal is used in several different senses and also in various combinations. The major dimensions of differentiation are: (a) whether it is defined as deviation from the ideal normal or as the statistical unusualality (b) whether the definition of abnormality is to be universal or to differ according to the culture; and (c) whether it is based on objective characteristic of behavior, or on the fact that a person is objectionable to himself or others. Satisfactory definition also depends on and is made problematic by studies of the development and health of personality of cultural norms, of the reaction of individuals and society to deviant behavior and so on.” (Coming, 1972 as cited in Zuern and Ashley 2012) The play started with Martin Dysart, a child psychiatrist, who is the narrator of the story by saying that he feels like a horse reined up, his head held at the wrong angle so he cannot see anything but the path infront of him.
(Latterell 9). Everyone has a different view of what is normal. No one can clearly define what normal is, but people still expect others to act normal by their own standards. Today, people are pressured by society to conform to expensive trends when