aftershock documentary
Reflection on the Documentary “Aftershock”
As a part of your clinical hours for this class, you will be watching the documentary “Aftershock”. This documentary primarily follows two families after the unexpected loss of their family members related to childbirth. Death and racism are major themes. (Get your How do my feelings about the use of medical intervention to influence the natural course of labor reflect my values and beliefs about childbirth and autonomy?”
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paper answering the questions listed below. This was made during the pandemic (2022), and that is reflected in some of the interactions. How do my feelings about the use of medical intervention to influence the natural course of labor reflect my values and beliefs about childbirth and autonomy?”
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1. What were your initial reactions to the documentary “Aftershock”? Did anything stand out to you or surprise you?
2. Both Amber and Shamony have supportive extended families who advocate for them. What about those who do not? How can you, as the nurse, be an advocate for your patients?
3. How do your feelings about medical intervention in the natural course of labor reflect your feelings on childbirth and autonomy?
4. Reflect on the experiences shared by the women and families in the documentary. How do their experiences challenge or reinforce your understanding of patient care in a nursing context?
5. How can interprofessional collaboration be improved based on the challenges highlighted in “Aftershock”? What strategies might you employ to work effectively with other healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes?
6. How can you use the insights gained from “Aftershock” to educate others about maternal health disparities and advocate for change within your healthcare institution or community?
7. Consider the role of systemic factors, such as socioeconomic status, race, and access to healthcare, as depicted in the documentary. How do these factors influence patient outcomes, and what can you do as a nurse to address these issues?
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