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Amira Faroud was a three-year-old Middle Eastern patient, newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Understanding the importance of involving the entire family in the patient’s care, Lisa tried to get the patient’s father, Mr. Faroud, to participate. She had seen other fathers being the “heads” of families and believed involving him was the best thing to do because Lisa the doctor in this case believes that all Middle-Eastern Culture people defer to male authority for ALL desicions. But in this case Mr. Faroud would not even consider her suggestions. 

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Amira Faroud was a three-year-old Middle Eastern patient, newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Understanding the importance of involving the entire family in the patient’s care, Lisa tried to get the patient’s father, Mr. Faroud, to participate. She had seen other fathers being the “heads” of families and believed involving him was the best thing to do because Lisa the doctor in this case believes that all Middle-Eastern Culture people defer to male authority for ALL desicions. But in this case Mr. Faroud would not even consider her suggestions. 

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Dr Jones is part of a healthcare team helping a newly diagnosed Chinese diabetic patient to understand & manage his diet and insulin levels. He has just explained to the patient how to take his medication. Dr: “Have you understood how & when to take your insulin Mr Chang? Do you have any questions ?”Patient: “I understand Doctor, thank you for your time” (Patient leaves in a hurry)Some weeks later Mr Chang returns & is very unwell, his insulin levels are elevated & when interviewed by the Medical team it is clear that he had not clearly understood how & when to take his Insulin 

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Dr Jones is part of a healthcare team helping a newly diagnosed Chinese diabetic patient to understand & manage his diet and insulin levels. He has just explained to the patient how to take his medication. Dr: “Have you understood how & when to take your insulin Mr Chang? Do you have any questions ?”Patient: “I understand Doctor, thank you for your time” (Patient leaves in a hurry)Some weeks later Mr Chang returns & is very unwell, his insulin levels are elevated & when interviewed by the Medical team it is clear that he had not clearly understood how & when to take his Insulin 

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An American doctor enquires about the type of medication a Latin American patient (P) took against his hypertension symptoms: D: In order to help you with your current complaint as well as possible, we would like to know what kind of medication you take on a regular basis or that you have taken recently.P:  I do not take any medication on a regular basis but  The doctor I went to a week ago suggested I take something. But I didn’t do it. I do not think it is good for me.D: Can you tell me more about this, what do you feel you should do or take ? P: Yes, look, the doctor I went to wanted to give me something. But I do not think this medicine is good for me. I am not sure this is the right one. We say that when one feels like I do one should take something which contrasts the symptoms.D: “one should take something which contrasts the symptoms’? What do you mean exactly? Do you mean that in your country patients are given other remedies against the symptoms?you should do? P: Yes, exactly, , they give some teas and I believe they are very good.D: We will see what we can do. If you would you like to continue to drink these teas adding to another form of medication which we would suggest & I will explain to you now, I think you will benefit from both.P : Oh that would be great doctor! Thank you very much. 

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An American doctor enquires about the type of medication a Latin American patient (P) took against his hypertension symptoms: D: In order to help you with your current complaint as well as possible, we would like to know what kind of medication you take on a regular basis or that you have taken recently.P:  I do not take any medication on a regular basis but  The doctor I went to a week ago suggested I take something. But I didn’t do it. I do not think it is good for me.D: Can you tell me more about this, what do you feel you should do or take ? P: Yes, look, the doctor I went to wanted to give me something. But I do not think this medicine is good for me. I am not sure this is the right one. We say that when one feels like I do one should take something which contrasts the symptoms.D: “one should take something which contrasts the symptoms’? What do you mean exactly? Do you mean that in your country patients are given other remedies against the symptoms?you should do? P: Yes, exactly, , they give some teas and I believe they are very good.D: We will see what we can do. If you would you like to continue to drink these teas adding to another form of medication which we would suggest & I will explain to you now, I think you will benefit from both.P : Oh that would be great doctor! Thank you very much. 

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ask the guardian/parents who they would like to assign to make decisions for their child 

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ask the guardian/parents who they would like to assign to make decisions for their child 

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reaching a desirable conclusion while maintaining a good relationship with patient's family to ensure medication compliance and good care of the patient

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reaching a desirable conclusion while maintaining a good relationship with patient's family to ensure medication compliance and good care of the patient

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There is a child that need assistance however the child is too young to understand their situation on their own. Therefore the involvement of a family member/family members is required to facilitate the proper care of the child. The Doctor assumes that the father would be the main authoritative figure for the family and tries to convey his child's situation to him but he does not respond. 

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There is a child that need assistance however the child is too young to understand their situation on their own. Therefore the involvement of a family member/family members is required to facilitate the proper care of the child. The Doctor assumes that the father would be the main authoritative figure for the family and tries to convey his child's situation to him but he does not respond. 

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Remove all bias and assumptions from decision making and have the patient and their family explain what their medical situation is in terms of the 3 year old patient

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Remove all bias and assumptions from decision making and have the patient and their family explain what their medical situation is in terms of the 3 year old patient

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asian culture of 'face' , face means honouring pride , Mr Chang was thinking that he will lose his face if he ask something that the Dr already explains

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asian culture of 'face' , face means honouring pride , Mr Chang was thinking that he will lose his face if he ask something that the Dr already explains

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The language barrier between the patient and the doctor influenced the patient's ability to be able to properly inject his insulin

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The language barrier between the patient and the doctor influenced the patient's ability to be able to properly inject his insulin

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Sit down again with the patient, this time with a translator, and go through the process again of injecting insulin and even watch him inject the insulin to make sure he understands

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Sit down again with the patient, this time with a translator, and go through the process again of injecting insulin and even watch him inject the insulin to make sure he understands

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Have the patient speak first and have them explain to you what they understand (as a baseline)

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Have the patient speak first and have them explain to you what they understand (as a baseline)

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Explain to the patient that nothing is coming from a place of judgement

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Explain to the patient that nothing is coming from a place of judgement

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Reassure Mr Chang that misunderstanding is not something to be embarrassed about. As doctors, we will gladly explain to patients again clearly to ensure that patient's health is prioritised. 

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Reassure Mr Chang that misunderstanding is not something to be embarrassed about. As doctors, we will gladly explain to patients again clearly to ensure that patient's health is prioritised. 

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Would like to leave off with the patient understanding how to inject their insulin and being more understanding of their diagnosis and how to manage it

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Would like to leave off with the patient understanding how to inject their insulin and being more understanding of their diagnosis and how to manage it

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Mr Chang afraid of losing face and it is the job of the doctor to make the patient engaged with their discussion  

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Mr Chang afraid of losing face and it is the job of the doctor to make the patient engaged with their discussion  

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try to be more understanding of differences in culture and what can we do to bridge the gap 

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try to be more understanding of differences in culture and what can we do to bridge the gap 

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be more sensitive of patients' body language and face expressions, clearly Mr Chang leaves in a hurry, the doctor should get back to him/contact to ensure understanding 

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be more sensitive of patients' body language and face expressions, clearly Mr Chang leaves in a hurry, the doctor should get back to him/contact to ensure understanding 

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Ensure that the patient understands his condition and how to manage it appropriately in order to prevent such occurrence from. happening again. The patient should come on his next visit stable due to appropriate communication between both parties.

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Individual: approach the situation without bias and without assumption and be straightforward with the father of the patient asking who is the usual primary care giver for the patient and work with what that norm usually is for the patient and their family. Move forward by making decisions for the patient based off the family's preferences of the care for the patient.

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Individual: approach the situation without bias and without assumption and be straightforward with the father of the patient asking who is the usual primary care giver for the patient and work with what that norm usually is for the patient and their family. Move forward by making decisions for the patient based off the family's preferences of the care for the patient.

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not making assumptions, put patients at the center of treatment and ask them their preference of who they think should make the decision on behalf of their child

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not making assumptions, put patients at the center of treatment and ask them their preference of who they think should make the decision on behalf of their child

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patients will be offended and reluctant to follow the doctor's advice later 

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patients will be offended and reluctant to follow the doctor's advice later 

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Considering the patient's beliefs, views and practices helps to make them feel more included in the choices that are being made for their care

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Considering the patient's beliefs, views and practices helps to make them feel more included in the choices that are being made for their care

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By recognising the patient's practices for medicine and healing this can make the patient feel more compliant to listen to the doctor and feel more respected. The patient will have a more positive experience and will feel more included

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By recognising the patient's practices for medicine and healing this can make the patient feel more compliant to listen to the doctor and feel more respected. The patient will have a more positive experience and will feel more included

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try to be more understanding of patient's cultures & beliefs 

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try to be more understanding of patient's cultures & beliefs 

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if they do take the medications, the level of compliance to them is not certain 

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if they do take the medications, the level of compliance to them is not certain 

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There's benefits to compromising with patient's beliefs as long as the approach that patient personally take does not have any negative counter-effect with prescribed medications 

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There's benefits to compromising with patient's beliefs as long as the approach that patient personally take does not have any negative counter-effect with prescribed medications 

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Patient will feel disrespected if their methods and practices of medicine and healing are not recognised  

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Patient will feel disrespected if their methods and practices of medicine and healing are not recognised  

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acknowledge patient's cultural belief and embrace the differences  

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acknowledge patient's cultural belief and embrace the differences  

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Establishing a method of communication, and breaking down stereotypes.

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cultural sensitivity and communication with patient's guardian

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cultural sensitivity and communication with patient's guardian

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Additionally, it would be useful to change the fathers fixed mindset and get him to be involved in the management plan