| (a) |
Locate and evaluate, according to student-generated criteria, both sources of and information about the supports needed/ wanted by individuals, families, and communities infected with/affected by non-curable or serious but treatable infections/diseases (including HIV and Hepatitis C). |
| (b) |
Describe the effects of non-curable and serious but treatable infections/diseases, including HIV and Hepatitis on families and communities. |
| (c) |
Explore the consequences of having/not having access to treatment options (e.g., cost of medication) and supports (both formal and informal) for self, family, and community. |
| (d) |
Recognize that some non-curable infections, including HIV, are linked to risky behaviours and not to particular groups of people, and use this knowledge to determine when people should be tested for HIV. |
| (e) |
Explore the recommended follow-up procedures and supports for those who test positive for the HI virus. |
| (f) |
Describe how misinformation and/or lack of understanding may influence the kinds of supports available to people infected with/affected by non-curable infections. |
| (g) |
Investigate and critique the kinds of supports needed to mitigate some of the behaviours associated with acquiring infectious diseases (e.g., needle exchanges, safer sex practices). |
| (h) |
Examine the types of informal and formal community supports available for people infected and/or affected by noncurable and serious but treatable infections/diseases, including HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C. |
| (i) |
Investigate sources of and information about testing for HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C. |
| (j) |
Consider the impact that education has on the kinds of supports available in communities for people infected with/affected by non-curable infections. |
| (k) |
Discuss HIV testing as a support service. |
