Cultural Diversity

Question 1

Define culture

Answer 1

defined by each person in relationship to the group of groups with whom she/he identifies. May be based on heritage, circumstance, personal choice, race, ethnicity, age, language, origin, sexuality, religion – these factors may impact behaviour and lifestyle.

Question 2

Define diversity

Answer 2

range of different aspects

Question 3

Why is diversity important to health care?

Answer 3

increasing diversity of workforce, huge disparities in care accessed, disparities beyond the point of access, differential outcome

Question 4

What problems may arise from a lack of diversity?

Answer 4

lack of familiarity with concepts, denial that differences are not significant or relevant, fear if the unknown

Question 5

What is CBT?

Answer 5

cognitive behavioural therapy, for people looking for a practical solution to anxiety and depression, talking therapy that can help you manage your problems by changing the way you think and behave, breaking the problem down into separate parts.