Intercultural competence

controversy and indecisiveness in establishing legal guidelines for determining mental competence in the eyes of the law. Specifically, the Supreme Court case of Ford versus (v) Wainwright attempted to establish the constitutionality of executing someone deemed psychologically unfit after the trial process, as well as adequate procedures for doing so. However, due to the ambiguous…

The Gallon and Porter Assessment Matrix is a very useful tool to self-evaluate ones abilities and skills as a counselor. Through careful consideration and reflection on the screening, assessment, and treatment planning questionnaire Jocabed found herself realizing the amount of information she had learned through the course and also the limitations or areas of growth. This essay will briefly discuss Jocabed’s Gallon and Porter Assessment Matrix score, her reactions to the score, strengths, areas…

As stated by R. Epstein and Hundert (2002), competence is “the habitual and judicious use of communication, knowledge, technical skills, critical reasoning, emotions, values, and reflections in daily practice for the benefit of the individual and community being served” (Houser & Thoma, 2013, p. 126)…

The right to refuse medical treatment has born ethical dilemmas between the constitutional right of privacy and preservation of life. The case of Grace R. Lane v. Rosaria Candura refers to a similar paradox between a daughter (Grace R. Lane) seeking for temporary guardian status over her mother (Rosaria Candura). As a guardian, she would obtain legal authority which enables her to consent on behalf her mother. Mrs.Candura has refused necessary treatment (amputation of a gangrene infected right…

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian teaches the reader that competence is not related to your IQ. Arnold Spirit serves as an example for this. Throughout the story he becomes more competent, and this is shown in various story points. One has to grow up to become more competent, it does not matter how intelligent they are. Age is one of the only cures for incompetence. In the beginning of the story, Arnold is somewhat incompetent. “And then Dad pulled down his rifle and bullets from…

After two semesters working with Communities in Schools I have now learned how class knowledge turns into hands on experience. It has been one of the most exciting times of my Social Work career growing so much in such a short amount of time. This internship has given me a sense of what it is like to work with children, which has motivated me even more to continue with this population. I have definitely realized in what personal areas I have grown. At the end of last semester I felt like what I…

have been forced to abandon certain behaviors that were once common throughout the world such as those commonly referred to interpersonal behaviors. Interpersonal personal behaviors that are associated with interpersonal trust are availability, competence, consistency, discreetness, fairness, integrity, loyalty, openness, promise fulfillment, receptivity and overall trust. These eleven behaviors play an important part in building a lasting and productive relationship in both our social and…

Competency is defined as a “concrete category against which a person’s adequacy or sufficiency may be judged” (Short, 1964, p. 201). In order for a person to be considered competent he/she must possess the “required knowledge, skills, and abilities to function in a given field” (Howsam & Houstan, 1972, p. 3). The profession of nursing has been continuously evolving and changing, and the advancements in modes of study have further accelerated the process of changes and development. After doing…

Buddhist. The question posed by Barbara Pesuit in her article “There be dragons: effects of unexplored religion on nurses’ competence in spiritual care” is to what extent a generalized anxiety…

As the law ends, ethics begins its course. In the healthcare system, law and clinical ethics are disciplines that have related concepts with unique parameters and a separate focus (Atkins, De Lacey, and Britton 2014). To better understand the role of law and ethics in healthcare and their overlapping responsibility and influence in the Australian healthcare system, an analysis will discuss a case study involving an ethical dilemma. Various relevant legal issues, ethical principles, and theories…