HLT51612 Diploma of Nursing
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Running head: DIPLOMA OF NURSINGDiploma of NursingName of the Student:Name of the University:Author Note:
1DIPLOMA OF NURSINGMandatory detention: protection or punishment?The 21st century world has witnessed a plethora of changes in terms of the politicalhappenings, of which the mandatory detention policy prevalent in Australia since 1992 is ofmajor concern. Compulsory detainment or imprisonment of those individuals seeking politicalasylum falls under this practice. The unauthorized arrivals and unlawful non-citizens aredetained as per this practice due to enactment of Migration Reform Act, 1992. However, declinein health and mental wellbeing of the detainees has been put under scanner of rigorousinvestigations. Whilst under detention, the extent of emotional and psychological damage of theasylum seekers has been a topic of concern (Crock & Miller, 2013). This presentation will aim togive an overview on the throbbing issue by arguing whether the plan acts as a protective measureor punishment for the detainees. Discussions will be pursued by referring to legal, cultural,ethical aspects alongside relevance to professional practice.The history of mandatory detention dates back to the year 1992, which was initiallyreckoned as an exceptional and temporary measure to cater to addressing a particular class ofindividuals comprising of the Indochinese unauthorized boat arrivals who were fleeing in theaftermath of Vietnam War. It was perceived upon introduction by the Keating government, thatthis practice would result in facilitation of the processing surrounding refugee claims, abateunlawful migration as well as be economical in terms of relocating the people back tocommunity. On a recent publication by Murphy (2017), it has been argued by the author on theeve of the 25 years of the introduction of mandatory detention, that instead of possible good, thepurpose of the practice has been defeated. This practice may be detected as a solemn reminder ofthe utilization of power, control and political vilification to meet the political ends. Subsequent
2DIPLOMA OF NURSINGresearch carried out with respect to understanding the human rights and mental health care of thedetainees have highlighted on crucial aspects. Empirical evidences have suggested that thereremain potential threats to the mental health and safekeeping of the human rights of the asylumseekers who remain under the obligation of the mandatory detention practice therebynecessitating the advocacy and engagement of the health professionals and psychiatrists tointervene into the situation. Relevant findings have supported the greater incidence andprevalence of several mental health issues like that of depression, suicide ideation and posttraumatic stress disorder among the detainees heavily dependent upon the duration of detentionmost commonly among the irregular maritime arrivals and among those representing history oftorture and trauma (Newman, Proctor, & Dudley, 2013). Owing to such situations, recent reporthave brought to the forefront on intensification of pressure on the federal government andopposition against their bipartisan cruel treatment as exerted upon refugees and asylum seekersspecifically for those kept in offshore detention, thus emphasizing on denouncing the operationalimmigration detention facilities paving way for entry into mainstream of Australian society(Price, 2017). Therefore, time has arrived to reevaluate and consider the proceedings of thedetention policy that is in vogue in Australian context.Over the years, the practicing norms carried out as part of mandatory detention showsthat the increasing demands of healthcare needs and barriers to access of care facilities for therefugees and community asylum seekers act on the way for providing adequate care to theconcerned individuals. As far as physical health status of these individuals is concerned, they arelikely to suffer from infectious and chronic diseases thereby representing a complex mode ofmedical profile. The commonly reported problems in them include respiratory andmusculoskeletal disorders, whereas sexual and reproductive health issues were also
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