6) Cultural Diversity

Question 1

How is culture identity defined?

Answer 1

By each person in relationship to the group or groups with whom they belong
Based on heritage and personal choice

Question 2

Why is it important to take into account diversity in healthcare?

Answer 2

Increasingly diverse populations
Taking a patient-centred approach improves outcomes
Huge disparities in care accessed

Question 3

What are the problems relating to diversity?

Answer 3

Misunderstanding of each other’s expectations
Miscommunication
Non-compliance as don’t understand patient perspective
Conflict or isolation within staff groups

Question 4

How is service presentation influenced by culture?

Answer 4

Issue of access
Thoughts about mental health 
Way they make sense of certain symptoms 
View of potential services
Treatment they find acceptable

Question 5

Give some examples of problems that young people face:

Answer 5

Conform to family religion
Conform to expected gender roles (male nurse)
Go onto further education 
Go into family business 
Forced marriage