Week 12 - Human Rights

Question 1

What are some specific rights in the Human Rights Act (1998)

Answer 1

• Right to life
• Prohibition of torture
• Right to liberty and security
• Right to respect for private and family life
• Freedom of thought, conscience and religion
• Freedom of expression
• Prohibition of discrimination

Question 2

What is diversity?

Answer 2

All the characteristics that make people
unique, including cognitive and personality traits,
lifestyle, cultural and religious background, sexual
orientation, skills, experiences etc

Question 3

What is culture?

Answer 3

➢ Shared framework of values, beliefs, attitudes
and behaviour which inform how people live their
lives
➢ It is very important as people are immersed into a
culture from early age – it becomes 2nd natures

Question 4

What is cultural competence?

Answer 4

The ability of a healthcare provider to function
effectively in the context of cultural differences
with the clients he or she serves.

Question 5

What are the three commitments of cultural competence?

Answer 5

➢Accept the importance of culture
➢Understand the influence of culture on health
➢Develop interventions to provide the best
possible care sensitive to cultural differences

Question 6

What is the advantages of being aware of patients’ background?

Answer 6

➢ Take history by considering cultural background
➢ Understand your patient’s perspective better and
what works for them
➢ Show understanding
➢ Involve them in shared decision making
➢ Establish better rapport and trust, and ensure a
good doctor-patient relationship
➢ Provide care based on the four main principles of
ethics (see slide further below)

Question 7

What is CAM?

Answer 7

Complimentary/ alternative medicine
➢ CAM involved products and practices that are not
part of standard medical care (e.g. herbal
medicine, meditation, acupuncture, massage,
aromatherapy etc)
➢ Use of CAM has increased in the recent times

Question 8

What are the reasons for CAM use?

Answer 8

Positive health outcomes, trust, satisfaction, emphasis on the
person and autonomy, more natural, deal with
symptoms and improve quality of life etc.

Question 9

How do the 4 principles apply to diversity and culture?

Answer 9

Autonomy: expression of thought, intention and
action, which are often informed by culture
Justice: Provision of care regardless of and in
relation to cultural background
Beneficence: do good to the patient considering
individual circumstances and promoting their
welfare (ie cultural background and diversity)
Non-maleficence: do no harm to the patient and
others, considering patient’s background