Vulnerable Population
The vulnerable population I have chosen to learn more about is (name your
vulnerable population). I will be interviewing (name the professional and the client you
plan to interview. If you do not know yet, at least try to name the agency you plan to
visit. Often the professional you interview can point out a client who would allow you to
complete the client interview.
Risk factors facing (vulnerable population) include, but are not limited to:
1. Risk factor: Then add two to three sentences that support this risk factor in the
population. Include a citation.
2. Risk factor: Then add two to three sentences that support this risk factor in the
population. Include a citation.
3. Risk factor: Then add two to three sentences that support this risk factor in the
population. Include a citation.
4. Risk factor: Then add two to three sentences that support this risk factor in the
population. Include a citation.
5. Poverty: Then add two to three sentences that support this risk factor in the
population. Include a citation.
6. Risk factor: Then add two to three sentences that support this risk factor in the
population. Include a citation.
7. Risk factor: Then add two to three sentences that support this risk factor in the
population. Include a citation.
8. Risk factor: Then add two to three sentences that support this risk factor in the
population. Include a citation.
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9. Risk factor: Then add two to three sentences that support this risk factor in the
population. Include a citation.
10.Risk factor: Then add two to three sentences that support this risk factor in the
population. Include a citation.
Questions for a professional:
You need to come up with a list of 12 questions for the professional. Please number
the list. It is good to start with questions about the professional’s background. Then,
learn what you can about the agency. Ask questions about the population the
agency serves. In addition, you can ask about barriers this population faces when
seeking healthcare services, challenges when working this population, and success
stories. It is always good to end the list of questions asking the professional if there
is anything else they would like to share.
Questions for the patient/client:
You need to come up with a list of 12 questions to ask the member of the vulnerable
population. Please number the list. It is good to start with an open-ended question
asking the individual to tell you about him or herself. Many of the remaining
questions will depend on the situation of the individual you are interviewing. You
might ask about family/support system, living arrangements, what lead to him/her
being in this situation, challenges, strengths, interests, goals and what might be
needed to reach these goals, and healthcare resources or difficulty getting
healthcare needs met. It is always good to end by asking if there is anything else
they would like to share.
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References
Up in the section that talks about the risk factors, you are required to cite at least three
professional sources. Your textbook may be one of the sources. Remember, the
textbook is an edited book, so chapter authors need to be cited.