Assignment task:
Sarah, who is from A&TSI descent has travelled out of her community, and presented at your clinic for a health check where she has disclosed to you, that she is in a same sex relationship with a FIFO worker. She has been experiencing abdominal pain and feeling crook - possible gonorrhea. She has mentioned that she is feeling shame and is unsure on how to openly discuss this with her local clinic and community.
Describe your own social and cultural perspectives and biases in regards to Sarah's situation. This is your own perspective. How you were bought up. To accept the LGBTI community?
1. Describe your own social and cultural perspectives and biases in regards to Sarah's situation.
2. Identify ways to improve your social awareness of diversity and provide actions that would demonstrate value and respect in your workplace.
3. What services are available for Sarah to provide support for her same sex relationship. Provide two services - websites/phone numbers.
4. Explain reasons why Sarah would not access services within her own community?
5. Identify changing practices in Australia that could apply to Sarah's situation.
6. Identify the protective factors in Sarah's situation