SME Flashcards
Define culture.
Culture is a system of beliefs, values, rules, and customs shared by a group and is used to interpret experiences and direct patterns of behavior.
What are the 3 cultures juxtaposed in medicine?
- the patient’s
- the clinician’s
- the culture of medicine
List 3 core values needed to provide effective cross-cultural care
- Empathy
- Curiosity
- Respect
What is the difference between religion and spirituality?
Religion is an organized faith system of beliefs, practices, rituals, and language that characterize a community searching for transcendent meaning in a particular way, generally based upon belief in a divine being; it is a form of spiritual expression
Spirituality is what gives ultimate meaning and purpose in an individual’s life.
What is the definition of FICA?
faith/beliefs, importance/influence, community, address in care
Define Professionalism.
a. The conduct, aims, or qualities that characterize or mark a profession or a professional person
On what 3 things should the patient-physician relationship be based?
mutual trust, cooperation, and respect
When is a physician justified in abondoning a patient?
Never
Name 3 ways to decrease burnout.
- Education
- Exercise
- Networking
What is required for a physician to report a case as child abuse in most states?
Just the suspicion of child abuse merits reporting and starting an investigation.
What is important when talking to parents of children that are sustpected of child abuse?
Discuss in a NON-accusatory manner. Explain that you believe the child is being abused and that you don’t know the culprit but an investigation will be started.
Who is responsible for conducting initial assessments or investigations in cases of child abuse and neglect, depending upon the nature of the abuse or neglect?
Child Protective Services (CPS) and/or law enforcement agencies.
What does the Baby Doe regulation deal with?
Witholding treatment of a child that needs it.
What is show and slow code?
Symbolically going thru the motions of healing a child that is terminal with the effect of removing any decision making for the parents.
