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Discuss a patient of another culture. How can the health care professional communicate in
presenting patient education? Consider language, family, cultural differences, and method of
communication.
Cultural and language barriers in Western medicine can hinder communication
between professionals and the general population. To effectively communicate with
patients, it is essential to examine their family history, symptoms, and relationships
(Nieva, 2017). For example, in Native American and displaced person families, it is
common to find numerous episodes of misfortune, damage, and disease. By
examining life events, everyday activities, and relational connections, it is possible to
understand the patient's perspectives and clarifications. Externalizing questions by
referencing problems in others can help patients express their emotions and fears. If a
patient's local language excludes terms like misery, sensitivity, cholecystitis, or
gallbladder disease, it is important to avoid these words. Reaction times in discourse
designs can vary, and some people may be confused by a provider's emphasis on
certain points of interest while overlooking others, which may be essential to the
patient. Building trust is a significant issue in healthcare, particularly for patients from
small groups or rural areas who often seek help through family and community
connections. Medical services often struggle with loss of individual decision, as
patients often don't know their healthcare providers (Hoang, 2019). To overcome this,
providers should break the boundary of provider-tolerant collaborations, promoting
open communication and avoiding bias. This can be achieved by transforming
"inquiries" into story statements, allowing for more transparency and avoiding direct
communication. Additionally, asking about unique language and asking what a family
member would say can help patients understand their issues more effectively.
Discussing dreams and rest challenges often leads to insights into the patient's health
effects and concerns (Ulrey, 2019). Dreams have become significant in settings with
magical-religious beliefs, playing a role in recovery and critical thinking, and often
serve as markers of mental status.
References:
Nieva, V. F., & Sorra, J. (2017). Safety culture assessment: a tool for improving patient
safety in healthcare organizations. Quality and Safety in Health Care, 12(suppl 2), ii17-
ii23.
Hoang GN, Erickson RV (2019). Cultural barriers to effective medical care among Indochinese
patients. Annu Rev Med.
Zola IK. Culture and symptoms—an analysis of patients" presenting complaints (2018).
Am Sociol Rev.;31:615-30.
Ulrey, K. L., & Amason, P. (2019). Intercultural communication between patients and
health care providers: An exploration of intercultural communication effectiveness,
cultural sensitivity, stress, and anxiety. Journal of Health Communication, 13(4), 449-
463.
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