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Intercultural Communication in Healthcare
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An elderly Chinese man is hesitant to discuss his symptoms and defers decision-making to his son.
Confucian Influences in Chinese Families
A patient with limited English proficiency requires a detailed explanation of their diagnosis.
Language Barriers in Patient Communication
A Vietnamese patient prefers consulting the alignment of lunar dates before scheduling a surgery.
Astrological Considerations in Vietnamese Culture
A Native American patient wants to discuss the use of traditional healing practices alongside conventional medicine.
Incorporating Traditional Healing in Modern Practices
A Muslim woman wearing a hijab comes in for a consultation, and appears to be uncomfortable with physical examination by a male doctor.
Gender Sensitivity in Muslim Patients
A Hispanic patient prefers to receive health information and medical advice from their relatives rather than healthcare professionals.
Family-Centric Decision-Making in Hispanic Cultures
An Orthodox Jewish patient must be hospitalized over the Sabbath and is worried about hospital protocols during this time.
Religious Observance for Orthodox Jewish Patients
A child of deaf parents is being used as an interpreter during a medical appointment.
Family as Interpreters in Deaf Communities
An Indian patient refuses pain medication and prefers to cope through meditation and yoga.
Holistic Practices in Indian Cultures
An African-American patient expresses distrust in the healthcare system based on historical injustices.
Addressing Historical Mistrust in African-American Communities
An immigrant patient from a war-torn country shows signs of PTSD during a routine health screening.
Dealing with PTSD in Patients from Conflict Areas
A patient from an Appalachian community is cautious regarding medical treatments due to cultural beliefs in folk medicine.
Understanding Folk Medicine in Appalachian Cultures
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