Delivering Appropriate Care to Diverse Communities Flashcards
What is the problem with understanding culture?
There are many definitions of culture
What does the concept of culture, cultural identity, or belonging to a cultural group involve?
Active engagement,not something just described
What is it probelmatic to assign cultural categories to?
Single characteristics
What is the relationship between identity and culture?
Identity is drawn from culture,not simply formed from it
How does the Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) define culture?
As the relationship to group or groups with whom he or she identifies
What may an individuals identity be based on?
Heritage, as well as an individuals circumstances and personal choice
What factors may affect someones culture?
Race Ethnicity Age Language Country of origin Acculturation Sexual orientation Gender Socioeconomic status Religious or spiritual beliefs Physical ability Occupation Others
What behaviours may a persons culture influence?
Communication styles Diet preferances Health beliefs Family roles Lifestyle Rituals Decision-making processes
What can the behaviours impacted by a persons culture influence?
How patients and health care professionals perceive health and illness How they interact with one another
Why is the AAMC definition of culture used?
Patient/individual centred Clinically applicable Through interplay of external and internal meanings, construct a sense of identity and unique cultures Patients define which aspect of their cultural belonging is relevant at any particular point, and it can differ in different contexts Dynamic definition allowing for change Patients and professionals are acknowledged to have culture
When may someones culture and cultural identity change?
In clinical context At different life stages On clinical presentation
What is the problem with the term diversity?
Imprecise and inconsistent use
What may diversity mean?
Diversity of ethnicity
What is the problem with the term diversity just referring to diversity of ethnicity?
Much broader range of differences relating to individual characteristics beyond ethnicity
Why is diversity important to healthcare?
Increasing diversity of populations,both patients and workforce
Increasing,albeit limited,evidence that taking a patient-centred approach improves outcomes Huge disparities in care accessed Disparities beyond the point of access Differential outcomes Legislative frameworks