12: Diversity and Culture ✅

Question 1

Human Rights Act 1998 (UK)

Answer 1

Right to life

Prohibition of torture

Right to liberty and security

Right to respect for private and family life

Freedom of thought, conscience and religion

Freedom of expression

Prohibition of discrimination

Question 2

Diversity

Answer 2

All the characteristics that make people unique,

Including:
-cognitive and personality traits,
-lifestyle,
-cultural and religious background,
-sexual orientation, skills,
-experiences etc

Question 3

Culture

Answer 3

A shared framework of values, beliefs, attitudes and behaviour which inform how people live their lives

-important for people to be immersed into culture from an early age so it becomes 2nd nature

Question 4

Cultural Competence

Answer 4

The ability of a healthcare provider to function effectively in the context of cultural differences with the clients he or she serves

Question 5

Cultural competence steps

Answer 5

1. Accept the importance of culture
2. Understand the influence of culture on health
3. Develop interventions to provide the best possible care sensitive to cultural differences

Question 6

CAM

Answer 6

Complimentary Alternative Medicine

Involves products and practises that are not part of standard medical care

Question 7

Why is CAM used?

Answer 7

Positive health outcomes,

Trust,

Satisfaction,

Emphasis on the person and autonomy,

More natrual,

Deal with symptoms and

Improve quality of life.

Question 8

Autonomy

Answer 8

Expression of thought, intention and action, which are often informed by culture

Question 9

Justice

Answer 9

Provision of care regardless of and in relation to cultural background

Question 10

Beneficence

Answer 10

Do good to the patient considering individual circumstances and promoting their welfare (ie cultural background and diversity)

Question 11

Non-maleficence

Answer 11

Do no harm to the patient and others, considering patient’s background