SCCM Resource Library-Underserved Patients Who Need to Be Transitioned to Adult Critical Care for Youth With Special Healthcare Needs

Underserved Patients Who Need to Be Transitioned to Adult Critical Care for Youth With Special Healthcare Needs

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Video Summary

In this video transcript, Dr. Orlando Garner discusses disability in the ICU and the spectrum of patients that healthcare providers might encounter. He explains that disability is defined as a physical or mental impairment that limits major life activities, and discusses the historical discrimination faced by disabled individuals. Dr. Garner emphasizes the importance for healthcare providers to understand their responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act and communicate effectively with disabled patients and their families. He highlights the need to redefine quality of life for disabled patients and avoid making decisions based on ableism. Dr. Garner also discusses the challenges faced by disabled patients during the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of providing appropriate care and support. He concludes by sharing his personal connection to the topic through his son, who has autism spectrum disorder, and the importance of advocating for the healthcare needs and quality of life of disabled individuals.

Asset Subtitle

Ethics End of Life, Professional Development and Education, 2022

Asset Caption

The session was created by SCCM's Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Committee. The aim of this session is to discuss the unique challenges faced by patients who are members of an underrepresented group, including religious, ethnic, and gender identity minority groups. Speakers will also touch on the role of cross-sectionality in practice.

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Ethics End of Life

Knowledge Area Professional Development and Education

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Membership Level Select

Tag Ethics and End of Life

Tag Healthcare Delivery

Year 2022

Keywords

disability

ICU

healthcare providers

Americans with Disabilities Act

communication

quality of life

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