Caring for patients from different cultures

Caring for patients from different cultures

Caring for patients from different cultures.

1. Religion is little more than a close-ended question on an admission form or shift assessment. Galanti notes that most nurses when asked, state that family is often a common contributor to practice dissonance. Fayth Parks differentiates spirituality from religion. Consider how not knowing what is important and meaningful can make a difference and affect the health care encounter.

2. Discuss the application of The Giger and Davidhizar Transcultural Assessment Model as a tool to discover the whole patient to provide holistic patient-centered care. Think of the theoretical model as a tool to assess the cultural needs of patients – what might be important to provide culturally competent care. By applying the theoretical model explain how the model is the appropriate choice for a people group, discuss the strengths and any weaknesses of the model.

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