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Reflection Post
The Invisible Patients documentary is a film directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Vanessa Roth. It is a moving account of the untold suffering of persons whose mental health issues are too complex to be handled in conventional healthcare facilities.
The NP in the documentary, Dr. Rachel Leonard, works to make mental health care available to individuals in need, regardless of their usual access to resources, making her a disruptive innovator. Dr. Leonard works to break down the barriers that prevent individuals from getting the care they need, such as lack of insurance or transportation.
I believe it is unethical to deny someone access to the care they need just because they may not have the resources to pay for it. I think everyone should have access to the healthcare they need, regardless of their ability to pay. I also think everyone should have access to mental health services, which are frequently overlooked or underfunded.
One mechanism to overcome the barrier of lack of access to care is to increase funding for mental health services and make them more widely available. This can be done through federal and state laws, as well as through private initiatives such as the establishment of mobile clinics like the one Dr. Leonard runs.
The cost of increasing mental health services and making them more widely available is significant, but the potential benefits are immense. Access to mental health care can lead to improved quality of life for individuals, as well as decreased rates of crime, substance abuse, and suicide.
QUESTION
After reviewing The Invisible Patients documentary, provide a reflection post addressing each of the four following questions:
- How is the NP in the documentary a Disruptive Innovator?
- Discuss at least one relationship between your personal beliefs and values with this ethical dilemma/barrier.
- Describe at least one mechanism to overcome the barrier discussed.
- Examine the potential cost and benefits to this barrier.
Please note:
- This is a reflection and therefore no references are needed nor expected.
- There is only one (1) post for this discussion board.
- There is no requirement to respond to any of your peers.
- Your response should be 200-250 words in length.
Guidelines: In your discussion response, provide a substantive response that illustrates a well-reasoned and thoughtful response. Reflective posts provide you an opportunity to think back on the concepts and materials you reviewed for the week. A reflection is a method for personal growth. A reflection post can help answer questions, such as, “How has my thinking changed this past week?”, “How can I use the concepts or relationships from the course readings and course content in my practice?” Reflection enhances personal and professional growth by making connections to previous course content and/or presenting novel ideas and insights.