Who Am I

Question 1

4 ways of knowing

Answer 1

1. Sensory perception/observational (empiricism)
2. Reason/Logic (rationalism
3. Authority
4. Intuition/Inspiration/Revelation

Question 2

Sensor perception

Answer 2

This involves knowledge grounded in facts, seen as objective, and can be tested. However not all things are easily observable and our senses have limits

Question 3

Reason/logic

Answer 3

Not limited to sensory observations and is checked by rules und logic (common senes). However cultural and social customs and practises may interfere with this logic

Question 4

Authority

Answer 4

Recognized as such because hey have been tested through some process of validation and this conserves our own effort. However, authorities can be wrong and can hinder our own critical judgment.

Question 5

Intuition / inspection / revelation

Answer 5

May allow us to know things which could be unavailable to us by other ways of knowing and allows us tap to certain emotional wisdom. However, the steals are very personal and private experiences that are not accessible to outsiders, and it is hard to communicate or translate this knowledge to others.

Question 6

Indigenous ways of Knowing

Answer 6

Recognizing the beautiful complexity and diversity of learning and teachings to help educate people about the vast variety of knowledge that exists in indigenous communities

Question 7

Heath beliefs

Answer 7

Personal convictions or perceptions individuals hold regarding heath and wellness which influences health related behaviours and decisions

Question 8

Family customs

Answer 8

Family customs and morals can impact healthcare decisions, especially in some cultures

Question 9

Healing customs

Answer 9

Traditional healers and herbal or other remedies are used or substituted for Western medicine.

Question 10

Religious beliefs

Answer 10

Religious, faith, or spiritual beliefs, may affect peoples willingness to accept certain treatments

Question 11

Dietary customs

Answer 11

Dietary related advice difficult to follow if it is not similar to method used by the patient

Question 12

Interpersonal customs

Answer 12

A cultural idea that is considered a carrot stick of life. For instance, eye contact or physical touch expected in some cultures may be seen as inappropriate or offensive to others.

Question 13

Cultural safety

Answer 13

An approach that considers how social and historical contexts as well as structural , and interpersonal power and balances shape health and healthcare experiences

Question 14

Cultural awareness

Answer 14

An attitude that includes awareness about different cultures

Question 15

Cultural sensitivity

Answer 15

An attitude that recognizes the difference between cultures and that these differences are important to acknowledge in healthcare

Question 16

Cultural humility

Answer 16

An approach to healthcare based on humble acknowledgment of oneself as a learner when it comes to understanding a persons experience

Question 17

Cultural competence in our healthcare system

Answer 17

Increasing diversity can bring opportunities and challenges for healthcare providers. Healthcare systems and healthcare providers aim to provide an improve health outcomes and quality of care while contributing to the elimination of racial and ethical health disparities.

Question 18

SMART goals

Answer 18

Specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time bound

Question 19

HARD Goals

Answer 19

Heartfelt, animated, required, difficult

Question 20

WOOP Goals

Answer 20

Wish, outcome, obstacle, plan