CASE STUDY; Indigenous culture Worksheet 1 Russell Nelly’s Story,

CASE STUDY; Indigenous culture

Worksheet 1 Russell Nelly’s Story, a health story (an Interprofessional response)
Question 1: Discuss Russel Nelly’s childhood and name some of the important issues he had to deal with.
Question 2: Discuss Russel Nelly’s life and the challenges he had to face once he was removed from the Mission until he was 22 years old.
Question 3: Discuss the health issues Russel Nelly had to face and how he dealt with these issues.
Question 4: Discuss the issue of Identity and how Russel Nelly dealt with his identity.
Question 5: What do you think enables Russell to be who he is today?
WK 10 – CASE STUDY
Russell Nelly’s Story, a health story
Groups of same/closely aligned health professionals:
• What significant life experiences are mentioned by the person in this case study?
• What were the key factors that contributed to his ill-health?
• What do you think about the reasons given that made him face his mortality?
• In discussing the events that changed his life, do you believe that his story is possible, or plausible, for all Aboriginal people?
• What experiences with the health system can you identify?
• As a health professional in your area of study, what do you think would be your professional point of view and how would your chosen profession contribute to
the treatment of diabetes and the well-being of the person such as Mr Russell Nelly at this point in his life.
• What does the term empowerment mean to you? Identify the elements that have empowered you as an individual student.
• Are you aware of the values underlying your health profession which define your code of conduct?