Caring for Patients from Different Cultures

Question 1

What is the difference between a stereotype and a generalisation?

Answer 1

differences lies NOT in the content
but in the usage of the information
- stereotype in an ending point
- generalisation is a beginning point

Question 2

What are values?

Give some examples of different value systems

Answer 2

Values are things we hold important, Values exist at the individual and cultural level
Understanding values is the key to understanding behaviour
- independence and autonomy
- privacy
- health and fitness: what is considered healthy?
- physical appearance