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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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She assumes that the father is the head of the family.

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Is this related to misogyny? How the doctor responds to this conflict is very important

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Suggest Mr Faroud a male doctor if he prefers

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Suggest Mr Faroud a male doctor if he prefers

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Mr Faroud's willingness to cooperate with Lisa

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Mr Faroud's willingness to cooperate with Lisa

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Try to have an open discussion with Mr. Faroud and ask why he will not consider any of her suggestions

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To try and find a solution, so that the patient could be treated

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Individual level: Lisa shouldnt assume about one's culture

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Individual level: Lisa shouldnt assume about one's culture

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Come up with a method of communicating effectively with the family as a whole to come up with a treatment plan for the child.

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Not as effective communication going on because Mr. Faroud is not considering Lisa suggestions and might not be able to actively listen to important information Lisa is giving to him to make informed decisions in the daughter's care plan.

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The institution should educate all of it's healthcare professionals on how to deal with/communicate with different cultures and how to treat them effectively.

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The patient was not comfortable enough to admit his lack of understanding.
In chinese culture the doctor is the authority and asking questions could be perceived as undermining his authority.

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Medical professional should have cultural competence

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Medical professional should have cultural competence

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He might be rushing somewhere & Not want to take away the doctor's time???

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Both are responsible for making sure that the information and instructions are understood

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Both are responsible for making sure that the information and instructions are understood

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Parenting style growing up. Not used to asking questions and just accepts what they have been told

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Explain thoroughly even if the patient claims to understand fully

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Explain thoroughly even if the patient claims to understand fully

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Ask the patient to explain back to you what they have to do/understand so that you can see where the gaps in their knowledge are.

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Provide extra info e.g brochures so patient can read at their own time

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Provide extra info e.g brochures so patient can read at their own time

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During consultation - ask the patient to repeat back to ensure understanding + additional resource

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Patient feels comfortable to ask questions 

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Patient feels comfortable to ask questions 

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Although the concept of face is so important in some cultures, understanding and being able to implement their treatment plan is much more important.

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For the patient to feel more comfortable speaking up in the future, if he has not understood something/has concerns

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Important to take cultural background into consideration...

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Important to take cultural background into consideration...

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Patient will be more receptive if his thoughts and beliefs are incorporated

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Patient will be more receptive if his thoughts and beliefs are incorporated

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Feeling that his beliefs are respected by the doctor will make him trust the doctor more

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Q4: What do you think the effects of ignoring or not integrating a patient’s approaches or beliefs would make them  feel? Do you feel the desired outcome was reached in this case and why ? 

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Q4: What do you think the effects of ignoring or not integrating a patient’s approaches or beliefs would make them  feel? Do you feel the desired outcome was reached in this case and why ? 

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Medical professional should be willing to compromise (in some situation) in order to achieve desired outcome

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Medical professional should be willing to compromise (in some situation) in order to achieve desired outcome

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The desired outcome was reached because the doctor took into consideration the patient's culture, feelings and beliefs

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Patient-centered care should be applied regardless of the cultural background.

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Patient-centered care should be applied regardless of the cultural background.

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Patient understanding how to take his medications 

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Patient understanding how to take his medications 