Session 6

Question 1

Define the concept of culture (5)

Answer 1

Many variations and definitions
Will influence all aspects of life
Methods of communication will differ
Different gender roles
Some common elements

Question 2

List 5 common elements of culture

Answer 2

Cultural norms
Distinguishes humans from animals
It is a process - not static
Shapes behaviors (Traditions, customs and beliefs)
Not born with - learnt behaviour

Question 3

Discuss the link between culture and health (2)

Answer 3

Cultural and social determinates such as language barriers and medical literacy = impacy health care delivery
Patients cultures and values will dictate their behaviours regarding health and wellbeing
- recognition of symptoms, thresholds for seeking care, comprehension of care and expectations of care

Question 4

Define the concept ethnicity (5)

Answer 4

‘Any group distinguishable (subculture and feeling of peoplehood) - noticibale internally and externally’
All the people froma specific geographical region
A group speaking same language and practicing same relgion
Social customs
Race and ethiniciy overlap but not same

Question 5

Ethnicity vs Ethnocentrism (2)

Answer 5

Tendancy to see your own culture as superior
Judge others by theh standards of your own culture and values

Question 6

Reasons doctors should be aware of other cultures (2)

Answer 6

Required to communicate and care for patients effectively
Will have an impact on various aspects of care

Question 7

Exaplain how culture can influence your behaviour (5)

Answer 7

Values - What your culture deems as acceptable
Norms - How people are suppossed to act
Sanctions - formal or informal
Material culture (physical objects)
Rituals (Bridge living physiologial and social aspects of life)

Question 8

How can subcultures influence doctor-patient interaction? (3)

Answer 8

Family Dynamics - Autonomy is not the norm in all cultures
Authoritative figures
Sexual and gender issues

Question 9

Discuss how culture can influence your illness behaviour (4)

Answer 9

Symptom recognition
Thresholds for seeking care
Expectations of care - comprehension of care plan and agreement with it

Question 10

How can cultural differences impact on communication process? (3)

Answer 10

Gender issues (male doctor and female patient)
Gender roles (male spokesperson common)
Language and terminology barrier

Question 11

Define and discuss rituals (2)

Answer 11

Social, psychological and symbolic dimensions (bridge betweent physiological and social)
- Example social and biological birth

Question 12

Define and discuss rituals (3)

Answer 12

Social, psychological and symbolic dimensions (bridge betweent physiological and social)
- Example social and biological birth
- Transition from womenhood to motherhood

Question 13

Definition of spirituality (3)

Answer 13

All beliefs and activites by which induviduals attemp to relate their lives to god, or concept of tanscendant reality
Not the same as religion
Not an induvidual creation - shaped by larger social circumstances

Question 14

Discuss how spirituality can influence doctor patient interaction (4)

Answer 14

Doctor must consider the impact on patients decision making (especially at the end of his life)
Ask questions to determine it (respectful - not dogmatic)
Doctors views amy conflict - must be aware to avoid ethical dilemma
Doctor must balance science with spirituality