Please read the below discussion and respond to it with the above instructions.
1. Build upon two posts (from other students) by providing additional details, statistics, ideas, personal perspectives, or links to interesting, relevant articles.
2. Conclude response with new idea to further stimulate the discussion.
3. At least 250 words. Document with a minimum of 2 reference(s) from peer-reviewed journals within the last 3 to 5 years.
Discussion P1:
DEI stands for the most desired pilar of human structure which is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. These are the very pinnacle that are essential in organizational growth. It promotes equal access, opportunity, employment, and sense of belonging of underrepresented people in the workplace. Hence, “Diversity is defined to encompass multiple dimensions of identity and experience including race, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic status, age, disability, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies. Equity seeks fairness in treatment and access to opportunity, information, and resources for all. Inclusion is the act of creating environments where everyone feels welcomed, respected, supported, and valued to fully participate.” (MaineHealth, 2023)
One of the benefits of being under the class of human considered underserved or minority is that you feel the pain. Being under the classification of underserved population helps a lot and pushed advocacy out of oneself. I worked with mentally unable to stand trial patient, this population are already underserved, voiceless, and worse if a person of color. The trial of medications and high doses of psychotropic medication is heartbroken among this population. The doctors and management will instruct staff to document negatively to justify the prescribed medication. I try to indirectly advocate against this systemic disparity by documentation of symptoms and description of behavior prior to new medication in a way that clearly states that patient doesn’t need medication review, meaning it is not broken, don’t fix it. Most of my patient have history of noncompliance to medication, that is as a result of hopelessness. The show of acceptance and respect gives them sense of belonging, which helps in adherence to plan of care. I prioritize open communication with patient while educating them about their diagnosis and madication management, utilizing evidence base while emphazing that mental illness is not a respecter of any class, especially Schizophrenia, so no one is above mental illness.
