Lecture 4: Multicultural and Post Traumatic Patients

Question 1

What was the six point plan the local community utilized to improve relationships with Amish Community?

Answer 1

1. Hired language speakers
2. Hired patient advocate (figured out health care system)
3. Got to know patients
4. Made connections to community (understood their home remedies, etc)
5. Become flexible (standard vs traditional care)
6. Did not assume (e.g. culture, values, etc)

Question 2

How can you create a welcoming environment?

Answer 2

1. Exhibit racially and ethnically diverse posters
2. Display relevant magazines
3. Equal Opportunity and Non-discrimination statement
4. Inclusive Intake forms
5. Have translators ready
6. Tailor to patient

Question 3

Who should be screened for violence?

Answer 3

Both men and women can be screened

Question 4

What can you ask in a violence screening?

Answer 4

1. Have you been hurt (physically/sexually) by anyone (stranger/person you know)?
2. Are you currently being hurt by someone you know or are involved with?
3. Have you ever experienced violence or abuse?
4. Have you ever been sexually assaulted/raped?

Question 5

What is trauma?

Answer 5

• Can result from event, series of events, or set circumstances
• Physically or emotionally harmful or life-threatening
• Lasting adverse effects on mental, physical, social, emotional, or spiritual well-being

Question 6

What the five personal types of childhood trauma?

Answer 6

1. Physical Abuse
2. Verbal Abuse
3. Sexual Abuse
4. Physical Neglect
5. Emotional Neglect

Question 7

What the five types of childhood trauma related to other family members?

Answer 7

1. Parent who is an alcoholic
2. Mother who is a victim of domestic violence
3. Family member in jail
4. Family member diagnosed with mental illness
5. Disappearance of parent (divorce, death, abandonment)

Question 8

What are survivors of childhood trauma 5,000% more likely to do?

Answer 8

1. Attempt suicide
2. Eating disorders
3. IV drug users