Welcome to week 2
Welcome to week 2 of the course. So far, we have learnt about vulnerability and different situations which contribute to a patient being vulnerable, as well as the impact that …
Course: Infection Prevention for Vulnerable Patients
Social determinants of health
In this article, Anna Riddell will discuss some of the social determinants of health and how this can lead to vulnerability. A functioning healthcare system A functioning health care system …
An introduction to migrant health
In this video, Dr Yannis Gourtsoyannis will take a look at migrant health care and point to some resources below to help healthcare professionals provide the best care possible. ‘Overseas …
What is the Drug Liaison Service?
Linda Smith describes a Drug Liason (DL) service based in Lothian and what they find that helps. The DL service was established as a nurse-led community-based resource available to assist …
Religious and Cultural Barriers in Health Care Systems
The COVID-19 Pandemic and our way out of it – vaccination – has brought into sharp focus just how an individual’s concerns and reaction to treatment are shaped by their …
End of course summary
Congratulations on completing this course on Infection Prevention in Vulnerable Patients! On completion of this course, you will understand the different situations of vulnerable patients and how this impacts them …
The role of healthcare professionals: communication
In this video, Cliona ni Cheallaigh talks about what we can do as healthcare professionals to help meet the needs of these vulnerable patients. Helping high-need patients is rewarding both …
What is inclusion health?
Here, we discuss and explain the importance of caring for patients who are often on the margins of society, which is known as inclusion health. Why this matters Providing healthcare …
COVID in care homes
In this video Dr Maria Krutikov discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic within care homes. COVID-19 has impacted millions of lives, however, care homes have been very badly affected …
Inclusion health or ‘caring on the margins’ part II
In this video, Wez Steele discusses his personal experiences regarding homelessness, substance use and his struggle to receive primary healthcare. Wez explains some of the difficulties he personally experienced trying …
Introduction to some of the challenges
In this video, Cliona Ni Challaigh introduces some of the challenges that can be faced by both patients and healthcare professionals when a vulnerable patient is seeking health care. Cliona …
Caring for people who inject drugs in a London teaching hospital
In this step, Emma McGuire outlines the study, “The Challenges of Caring for People Who Inject Drugs: An Opportunity for an Infectious Diseases Service” by herself, Anna Riddell and Maximillian …
End of week 1 Summary
Well done on completing the first week of this course! We hope you enjoyed it. You should have gained an understanding of what makes patients vulnerable and the issues they …
Introduction – what do we mean by vulnerable?
The Oxford English Dictionary defines “vulnerability” as “the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.” This is a term …
Milestone Intermediate Care Unit
In this video, Liz Marr and Rachel Kenyon discuss the Milestone intermediary care unit which consists of a residential service overseen by Liz and an in-reach team at a local …