Recognizing Cultural Diversity in Health Benefits
Define Cultural Diversity
the existence of a variety of cultural or ethnic groups within a society
or anything similar to this description
Define Alternative Medicines without using any examples
holistic forms of medicine; and many of the practices that are known as western mainstream or orthodox medicine
Religion and ...?... are important influences on health beliefs
spirituality
socially
There is considerable ...?... among healthcare providers
diversity
A continuing problem in healthcare settings is the assumption that?
all stakeholder, but particularly patients, share the same perceptions as the host culture
List three alternative medicine practices?
Herbal remedies
Acupuncture
Osteopathy
Chiropractics
Yoga
Massage
Guided imagery
Therapeutic touch
Churches and other religious organizations are important sources of ..?..
Social support
Negative perceptions can cause patients to construct a more ...?... positive way of viewing them
Socially
Much like patients, providers are socialized into unique cultures based upon factors such as education and ...?...
training
Healthcare Providers have to be culturally sensitive to a cultures beliefs, values, and ....... ?
attitudes
Why are many hesitant to talk about their use of alternative medicine?
Because of the dominance of mainstream biomedical approaches to health in our culture
Religious beliefs and practices are often associated with social and ...?... mechanisms that can enhance health and well being
psychological
According to Schwalbe and Staples in our book, US culture influence our perception of what disease
HIV/AIDS
What is one thing that can affect communication between provider and patients?
differences in cultural conceptions
Why must healthcare and individual organizations find ways to attract new patient populations?
So that they will not go to a competitor to obtain health related services.
What was the American Medical Association?
a society of biomedical practitioners that wrote medical books that detailed biomedical approaches.
Many providers aren't prepared to discuss religious topics with patients, largely due to the emphasis on ....?..... to health during medical school
biomedical
...?... is the second leading cause of death in the US
cancer
Health organizations can capitalize on provider diversity in an effort to provide more .......?........ care
comprehensive
Cultural intensive or inappropriate communication behaviors on the part of providers can lead to what problems?
Get one of two
Patient dissatisfaction with healthcare
malpractice lawsuits
What are some advantages to Alternative medicine?
It offers less invasive type of treatment that doesn't impact their quality of life in a significant way?
Many support groups are modeled after what organizations
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
How many million Americans from a diagnosable mental disorder?
44
Interdisciplinary teams members liked discussed in the chapter, collaborate with each other to find ....?.... ways to treat patients
holisitc