Roles and Relationships

Synopsis

Looks at the problems facing social workers and the medical profession in dealing with relationships in two differing situations. The first concerns a MIND project offering accommodation to help rehabilitate young adults in Cardiff, examining the kinds of help and support offered to the residents by the project workers. The second examines aspects of the care of patients with HIV/AIDS in London looking at a seminar for pre-clinical medical students at the Royal Free Hospital Medical School on the implication of necessary precautions for the protection against the virus. It examines the role of patients in relation to their doctors and looks at the care given at London Lighthouse and at the ‘buddy’ system, which is encouraged by the Terrence Higgins Trust.

Series

Roles and Relationships, Course K663

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 60 min.

Year of production

1993

Availability

Sale

Subjects

Medical sciences; Social welfare

Keywords

AIDS patients; medical education; mental illness; rehabilitation - medical; social work

Credits

Producer

Clare Falkner

Cast

Marya Burgess

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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