LEARNING DISABILITIES

Learning Disabilities

Learning Disabilities

Introduction

Individuals with learning disabilities possess some kind of unique characteristics depending on their own likes, dislikes, opinions and history. They have same rights as other citizens of the society. This is a common lifelong condition that can neither be considered as a disease or an illness. It is reported that in UK about 1. 5 million people are affected by learning disabilities. They must be considered as respected members and must be valued for their differences. They must be provided with all the opportunities to use their rights and make decisions on their own choices. Similarly people who suffer from continuous depression and stress become the patients of anxiety that make them disinterested form the surrounding affairs (Hames, and Carlson, 2006, pp.6-10).

Discussion

Anxiety is usually raised by depression and stress that might come from failures and disappointments. In this context, recovery refers to living a satisfied and hopeful by contributing efficiently in daily activities. The promotion of recovery is not based on false hope but it is the result of a suitable and appropriate combination of support, treatments and services. Many patients suffering from anxiety can experience a meaningful and purposeful life. Recovery does not refer to cure but it refers to minimizing the symptoms of disorder. This concept is built on the basis of hope, responsibility self-determination and empowerment. In the process of recovery, patients of mental illness are treated with special care, dignity and respect. These are offered with the best suitable services and treatment that is advice by their health professionals as well as their peers and family members (Rowling, pp.10-21).

How people with LD are at risk of discrimination and prejudice when receiving appropriate health information in hospital

It is a fact that people who suffer through learning disability have higher needs of having health access as compare to general people of the society. The importance for special health care access to learning disable people is still denied and this becomes the main cause of death. The health care needs of people with a learning disability exist as a matter of challenge to the services in the society. It is estimated that anxiety occurs more commonly in people having learning disability a compare to normal people (Martin and Roy, 1999, pp.58-63).

Death by indifference (Mencap 2007)

Death by indifference is an article published by the Royal Mencap Society (Mencap) in 207. It is reported in this article that people with learning disabilities are not able to approach good quality health care. It is believed by Mencap that it is possible to prevent death rate by providing improved access of health care to these people. There are three scenarios identified in this essay that must be minimized or prevented for supporting this cause.

The fist and the foremost concern is the lack of awareness of health requirements of patients with LD. Is focused and highlighted that this negligence and lack of knowledge and understanding of patient's condition and required treatment and cure mostly lead to patients to miserable ...