Response to Microaggressions
According to Akerman-Barger, “a natural and reasonable response to microaggressions or threats to one’s identity is to avoid the situation.” For example: For a patient, this may be made manifest by cancelling or skipping appointments. In a health profession student, avoidance may be demonstrated by not attending class, not responding to emails, and withdrawing. A […]
Impacts of Microaggressions
Let’s begin our exploration of the impacts of microaggressions using primary literature. We will consider research conducted by Anderson and colleagues in health science students. This cross-sectional study assessed health science student experiences of microaggressions and how these experiences influenced student mental health. The study: Included health science learners throughout the United States. Measured depression […]
Quiz samples
Forms where we are retaining the answers Nice little self-check examples question What are the chances of Hassan dying because of this diarrheal illness? 25% Incorrect Try again 50% Correct! 75% Incorrect Try again Question What percentage of study participants reported experiencing at least one microaggression in health science school? 27% Incorrect Try again 48% […]
Microaggressions
Welcome Please complete this module to prepare for your upcoming interprofessional education (IPE) session. Learning objectives Get the learning objectives on E.Flo MD Learning Goals Define microaggressions. List consequences to experiencing microaggressions. Identify the recipient, source, and bystander in a microaggression scenario. Select the appropriate response model for a recipient, source, and bystander in a […]
Case study: Newborn and child health—Hassan’s treatment
question What are the chances of Hassan dying because of this diarrheal illness? 25% Incorrect Try again 50% Correct! 75% Incorrect Try again apply Note the resources available to you at the hospital in the refugee camp. More Diarrheal Disease. Disease Control Priorities, 3rd edition, and the chapter on Diarrheal Diseases. HoppuK, Sri Ranganathan S. Essential medicines for […]
Case study: Newborn and child health—Hassan’s hydration
apply Watch Apply Child Malnutrition: What? How? And when to Refer. See WHO Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) set of distance learning modules, Module 4. Video summary here. Return to Hassan’s physical exam Continue to Hassan’s treatment
Case study: Newborn and child health—Hassan’s physical exam
Physical examVitals: T 101.2F HR 140 BP 90/50 RR 40 W 9.2kg General: Intermittently irritable and restless, sunken eyes CV: RR, nl S1/S2, II/VI systolic murmur in LLSB Pulm: Mild tachypnea, CTAB Abd: Soft, nondistended, hyperactive BS, mild TTP throughout Ext: 2+ distal pulses, no LE edema, cap refill >3 sec, thin extremities, abdominal skin […]
Case study: Newborn and child health—Nasir’s son
Nasir’s son, Hassan, is now 2 years old. Since the delivery, he has not been seen by a healthcare provider. Due to the conflict in the area, the local health center has not been operational, and he received no vaccinations. He was breastfed until 5 months, when Nasir became pregnant again.Hassan has had 6 days […]
Case study: Newborn and child health—Nasir’s village
Two years laterThe dry season was increasingly severe in the village where Nasir and her family lived. Historically low rain fall caused the river to dry, and the crops of the prior 2 years yielded no food. Increasing conflict between government and militants meant no international aid had reached her village in the last 9 […]
Case study: Newborn and child health—Resuscitation
Pause and learn Pause here to learn more about Helping Babies Breathe as a cost-effective method of reducing neonatal mortality Learn more about the initiative at Helping Babies Survive. Browse the website, curriculum materials, and success stories from the field. Learn the essentials of newborn resuscitation at Helping Babies Breathe at Birth. Helping Babies Breathe […]