Practice Medical Model (1.3.1) - Introduction to Disability and Inclusive Infrastructure

Practice: Medical Model

Lesson 1.3.1Introduction to Disability and Inclusive Infrastructure

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Question 1.
What is the Medical Model of disability?
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Think about how disabilities are viewed in a medical setting.
Question 2.
Give one critique of the Medical Model.
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Consider how society interacts with individuals with disabilities.
3Question 3.
The Medical Model views disability as:
- A social issue
- An individual problem
- A cultural phenomenon
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Think about who or what the primary focus is.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Medical Model accounts for societal barriers impacting those with disabilities.
- True
- False
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Consider what aspects of disability the model prioritizes.
Question 5.
Evaluate a community clinic that primarily applies the Medical Model. Propose a plan to integrate social support mechanisms.
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Consider what professionals can be involved beyond doctors.
Question 6.
Discuss how changing the prevailing Medical Model perspective could influence public policy on disability.
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Think about how policy can be shaped by changing societal views.

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