I'm in the middle of my M & M Simulation and I have to say...it's hard to keep up! I hope that we are graded on the content of our paper and not the accuracy in how we take the "pills" because I've already missed a couple of doses. It's hard to keep up with the regimen. Granted, it's only a week, and my "first week" at that, but it just goes to show how difficult just the dosing regimen is. I can't even imagine factoring in actual side effects of the meds and dealing with HIV itself.
These exercises do much to let us have a minor glimse into what it's like in the day to day routine of someone battling this disease. Hopefully we as students will take this exercise to heart and try to stop the spread of HIV. It starts with us.
Did You Know?
The National AIDS Trust reported earlier this year that legislation is moving forward for the elimination of pre-employment health questionnaires in the United Kingdom. This could do wonders at eliminating workplace HIV discrimination at the onset. Previously employers were allowed to ask health related questions, even if it didn't have anything to do with the job.
Apparently this addition to the Equality Bill has support from all parties. I imagine that many HIV positive individuals can breathe a sigh of relief at the momentum this addition to the bill has. I'm going to keep my fingers crossed and watch this piece of legislation.
I have never been able to take medication for my seizures because I would always forget to take the pills at the exact time I was suppose to. This assignment is going to be extremely hard for me, but I am going to be determined to take the pills on time. I kind of want to prove to myself that I can commit to something and finish it correctly. Good luck with yours!
ReplyDeleteI think your Did You Know is an important bill that brings us one step closer to freedom from government. I think people who have health problems should be able to tell their future employee what is wrong with them at their own convenience. They should never be held back from a job position because of helath problems.
-Courtney
I just started the simulation myself, and I haven't forgotten to take my "meds" yet but I know how I can be. I hope that I don't forget, yet I agree with you about how someone might feel who has to take these pills everyday for the rest of their life.
ReplyDeleteI also hope that this bill is passed because I think it is wrong to discriminate in any way. I would feel horrible knowing I didn't get a job because of my status, even if it had nothing to do with the work that I would be doing. Keep us posted.
I am crossing my fingers with you for that legislation! It is unnecessary to ask health questions that do not affect the job. It leaves the door wide open for discrimination and maybe not getting the job at all.
ReplyDeleteThe M&M simulation is very difficult. I really cannot imagine what it would be like if I had HIV and was dealing with HIV symptoms, medications, when to eat, medication side effects and my daily schedule. This virus is truly life changing and I feel that our education is greatly impacted by living out these simulations.