Topic 9: diversity + culture

Question 1

Give the 7 human rights

Answer 1

1) Right to life
2) Prohibition of torture
3) Right to liberty and security
4) Right to respect for private + family life
5) Freedom of thought/conscience + religion
6) Freedom of expression
7) Prohibition of discrimination

Question 2

Define diversity

Answer 2

• Charcteristics = unique
• Personality + lifestyle + religious + sexuality

Question 3

Define culture

Answer 3

• Shared framework of values + beliefs + attitudes + behaviour = inform people how to live life
• People immersed from a very young age = 2nd nature

Question 4

Define cultural competence

Answer 4

• Ability of healthcare provider = function effectively in context of cultural differences with patient

Question 5

Give the 3 commitments of cultural competence

Answer 5

1) Accept importance of culture
2) Understand influence of culture on health
3) Interventions = provide best care sensitive to cultural differences

Question 6

Give benefits of being aware of patient background

Answer 6

• Understand perspective = work with them
• Involve them in shared decision-making
• Establish rapport + trust = good D/P relations
• Care = based on 4 principles

Question 7

Describe alternative medicine

Answer 7

• Products/practices = not standard medical care
• Herbal meds/meditation/acupuncture
• Recent increase

Question 8

Why is there use of alternative medicine?

Answer 8

• Positive health outcomes
• Satisfaction
• Emphasizes peson autonomy
• More natural

Question 9

Give 4 principles linked to culture

Answer 9

1) Autonomy = decisions + actions freely + independantly = informed by culture
2) Justice = provide care regardless of cultural background
3) Beneficence = do good considering individual circumstances + expectations
4) Non-maleficence = do no harm based off background