Global Perspectives working with
Marginalized/Vulnerable Populations
in a Global Context
Presenter Greg Riehl RN BScN MA
October 1st, 2019
The Emergency Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American
Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
The Emergency Nurses Association is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider 2322.
Conflict of Interest:
I have no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this panel or presentation.
Disclosure(s)
Learning Outcomes/Questions
• How did I get here and what experience do I have working
marginalized/vulnerable people? Who are those people?
• Who are the people I love working with and for? And what have they
taught me?
• Memorable experiences lead me to embrace the Platinum Rule
• I will describe the bronze silver gold platinum rules
• I hope you will be able to see your pts and clients through a new lens
We all see
the world
differently.
Greg…. You work with “those” people?!
• HIV +
• LGBTQ2S+
• People who use injection drugs – addicts
• Indigenous People
• And who do you work with?
• __________________________________________________?
There’s always a reason why a person
becomes who they are.
THE PLATINUM RULE
Do Unto Others as They Want done
Unto Them
TREAT OTHERS
HOW THEY WANT TO BE TREATED
"Have" to or "Get" to
I don’t “have” to. I “get” to
The key point is that both versions of reality are true. I have to do
certain things, and I also get to do them.
Risk and Rewards
• We often face a risk acting, and we also face
a risk when we do not act.
& DonT be arfaid to
kame mit sakes
Ask questions,
listen,
and then ask more
questions.
Contact information
Greg Riehl RN BScN MA
greg.riehl@saskpolytech.ca

Global Perspectives working with Marginalized/Vulnerable Populations in a global context

  • 1.
    Global Perspectives workingwith Marginalized/Vulnerable Populations in a Global Context Presenter Greg Riehl RN BScN MA October 1st, 2019
  • 2.
    The Emergency NursesAssociation is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. The Emergency Nurses Association is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider 2322. Conflict of Interest: I have no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this panel or presentation. Disclosure(s)
  • 3.
    Learning Outcomes/Questions • Howdid I get here and what experience do I have working marginalized/vulnerable people? Who are those people? • Who are the people I love working with and for? And what have they taught me? • Memorable experiences lead me to embrace the Platinum Rule • I will describe the bronze silver gold platinum rules • I hope you will be able to see your pts and clients through a new lens
  • 4.
    We all see theworld differently.
  • 5.
    Greg…. You workwith “those” people?! • HIV + • LGBTQ2S+ • People who use injection drugs – addicts • Indigenous People • And who do you work with? • __________________________________________________?
  • 6.
    There’s always areason why a person becomes who they are.
  • 7.
    THE PLATINUM RULE DoUnto Others as They Want done Unto Them TREAT OTHERS HOW THEY WANT TO BE TREATED
  • 8.
    "Have" to or"Get" to I don’t “have” to. I “get” to The key point is that both versions of reality are true. I have to do certain things, and I also get to do them.
  • 10.
    Risk and Rewards •We often face a risk acting, and we also face a risk when we do not act.
  • 11.
    & DonT bearfaid to kame mit sakes Ask questions, listen, and then ask more questions.
  • 12.
    Contact information Greg RiehlRN BScN MA greg.riehl@saskpolytech.ca

Editor's Notes

  • #5   The Golden Rule “do unto other as you would have them do unto you” or treat others how we would like to be treated, is a value many people learn growing up. Nursing education reinforces this adage and supports nurses to treat clients with similar conditions in similar ways. But, the Golden Rule does not support holistic care of addressing physical, mental, spiritual, or emotional needs of the client who may be culturally, ethnically, or spiritually different from the person or group providing care. For social justice to support inclusivity there needs to be a shift to the Platinum Rule, “do unto other as they want do unto them” or treat others how they want to be treated. The challenge implementing the Platinum Rule is evident in practice and occurs when providers work with clients who are culturally, ethnically, or socially different from themselves or with clients who actively engaging in risky behaviours or unhealthy choices. The Golden Rule supports healthcare provider morals and personal values; the Platinum Rule supports clients’ values and realizes that all humans have certain rights, even the right to make “bad” choices. In nursing, we should not treat everyone the same; we are all different. Patients, families, groups, and communities possess the knowledge to be active consumers and partners in health programming. Acceptance of all clients, with a focus on genuine empathy, regardless of lifestyles, behaviours, and choices, is required to deliver optimal client-first health care. This presentation is about the Platinum Rule and you.  
  • #8 We all know the Golden Rule “do unto others…” but in health care, this does not work all the time for all people receiving or providing care. The Platinum Rule supports acceptance of all and avoids value and moral judgments to support care. Learn about the Platinum Rule and you.