ipl-logo

Cultural Diversity In Health Care

678 Words3 Pages

Through my life experiences I feel I have gained a heightened awareness when it comes to critical perspectives in health and culture as it relates to understanding the sources of oppression and inequities within structures, policies, and practices (Getzlaf and Osborne, 2010). By default I was born African-American, which has given me a unique perspective into the inequities and social injustices that people in the minority or subset population face. If I am to be honest, being a minority in this country and experiencing first hand the issues of poverty and lack of medical insurance has made me sensitive to the issues that my patient’s experience. By navigating through my own barriers, I am better able to advocate for my patients because …show more content…

To piggy-back on this idea, Getzlaf and Osborne (2010) introduce the term praxis, which is defined as “the ability to link knowledge and theory development to practice-relevant social and political actions aimed at improving health, healthcare, and social conditions” (p. 8). For the subset population of my project I chose to focus on elderly readmission rates related to adverse drug effects (ADE). The elderly have various social disparities that are greatly impacted by their age; ethnicity, poverty, and lack of/minimal education. As more evidence-based research identifies the inequities this population faces in getting access to and maintaining effective health care, it is important for us, as nurses, to give them a voice through advocating for them. When I am with my patients I make it point to learn about them (i.e. background, living environment, any financial restraints they might have in regards access to getting the medications they need at discharge) and I make sure this information is conveyed to the IDT day one or two of admission so that any potential issues are addressed and solutions can be formulated so there are no surprises on discharge. Points like this are why, within my project, I advocate for IDTs and making sure pharmacy plays an active role in the patients discharge and follow up. Because of the intricate role nurses play at the bedside and in patient care, I can foresee that in order for my care model to become practice, nurses will need to take a lead role in developing a report with pharmacy to ensure the follow-up monitoring and information fully addresses the disparities of the elderly and consequently impact the elderly health outcomes for the

Show More
Related
573 Words | 3 Pages

Racial division had fueled medical policies for years. African Americans were practically treated like test monkeys, receiving potentially fatal injections and having samples taken from their bodies without their consent. These practices resulted in the Lacks family not receiving their deserved compensation, ultimately revolutionizing the medical industry’s outlook on how minority patients should be cared

Read More
512 Words | 3 Pages

Rachel Pearson recounts many life stories in her memoir and reveals the unfortunate truth of how those without medical care go about accessing medical care. Sadly, many individuals that fall within racial minorities unfortunately live without insurance and are forced to seek care at alternative locations that lack professional doctors as a hospital would. Pearson’s storytelling highlights the connections and inherent differences in access to medical care between various races and classes. Through her multiple life stories, Pearson demonstrates the struggles faced by individuals in racial minorities and lower socioeconomic status in terms of accessing health care.

Read More
2541 Words | 11 Pages

This chapter connects to the overall argument Sacks outlines in the introduction, demonstrating who the Black middle class are and the effect that structural discrimination, racism, and the historical context behind pervasive stereotypes have on their healthcare experiences. A major component of this chapter is the engagement with prevalent concepts and themes surrounding race relations and the experiences of Black Americans face in all dimensions of society. For one, Sacks draws upon significant scholar, sociologist, and activist: W.E. B DuBois and his concept of double consciousness, which refers to the “two-ness” that many Black Americans feel as a member of American society; on the one hand they are black and on the other, they are an American. Thus, the discrimination and structures present in healthcare institutions cause Black Americans to face an identity struggle with how to navigate with these two identities that shouldn’t but oppose each other in society. This connects with the concept of “white space,” coined by sociologist Elijah Anderson, that shapes Sack’s discussion in this chapter.

Read More
63 Words | 1 Pages

Having Cultural Safety and Professional Relationships in workplace Includes- ★ Developing Trust ★ Recognising and avoiding stereotypical barriers ★ Clear, value free, open and respectful communication ★ Actions which recognize and respect the cultural identities of others ★ Also examining our own cultural identities and attitudes ★ Treating everyone the same including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and accepting each others culture

Read More
488 Words | 2 Pages

One of the major obstacles affecting black women's access to health care is systemic racism. Racial biases pose a significant danger to black women, as they affect their physical and mental well-being. Studies have shown that race-based medical biases can result in incorrect diagnoses, prolonged wait times, treatment delays, and neglect. These issues make it challenging for black women to receive prompt and adequate health care. Additionally, many black women lack health

Read More
767 Words | 4 Pages

Health care systems must create statements of policy which will help to eliminate racial injustice and develop culturally competent services. Clarification of racial equality is the basic key that legislation must apply to health policies and practices. Realistic and practical strategies are need to properly respond to the requirements of black minority ethnic communities. We will need to include more efficient programs to educate young adults and children what racial equality is, and how important it is in the health care field. There must be specific guidelines that hospitals must push for in every professional individual.

Read More
545 Words | 3 Pages

The world is a diverse population, with people coming from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds. A person’s views, values, and traditions determine their daily needs and practices. So, healthcare providers face certain challenges and restrictions because a patient’s belief may inhibit professionals from providing the most effective care. Therefore, cultural competence is an important idea for healthcare providers to consider when understanding and respecting patients. Balcazar, Suarez-Balcazar, and Taylor-Ritzler (2009) noted in “Cultural competence:

Read More
65 Words | 1 Pages

This article is related and fit for " Diversity in healthcare", and it was written by Lisa Esposito. It talks about that in the United State there was not enough of the black doctor, Pharmacist, dentist, nurse and others who directly work with patients. Both private and public, health care agencies and pharmacy chains to expand black presence and build more diversity in leadership

Read More
1106 Words | 5 Pages

Diversity Not Disparity in Healthcare Where does diversity live in a world of lost equality, according to Abrahamson (2015). “Diversity refers to the whole range of individual perspectives, beliefs, values that you will find in any one group of people, so if you take diversity seriously, you accept that every individual has a right to their own value system and that no person can impose their value system on another.” So, in our communities of healthcare can we accept diversity as equality and individual have rights, beliefs, and values in this system, sometimes disparities have no reasoning, but the resources should be readily available to us. The disparities in healthcare have been around for a long-time people just want to be treated

Read More
2072 Words | 9 Pages

Diversity means understanding that every individual is unique and recognizing our individual differences. These can be along the dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies. Understanding that diversity includes not only ways of being but also ways of knowing. For example, at work, I have to interact with co-workers of different genders, age groups, faiths and so on.

Read More
468 Words | 2 Pages

Despite significant advances in civil rights, race remains a significant factor in determining whether an individual receives care, whether an individual receives high quality care, and in determining health outcomes (Kaiser Family Foundation, 2008). In the article they noted awareness as one of the issues causing such racial prejudices. Sadly, the KFF mentions that minorities like African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans are greatly affected by these disparities. Health care professionals and the public are often times indifferent when it comes to health concerns of races other than their own, and these minorities are underrepresented in the health care workforce further accentuating the problem. Physicians themselves at times unknowingly place bias on the care they provide.

Read More
989 Words | 4 Pages

The sexual orientation, race, age, etc., in the US deprived certain groups from receiving equal opportunity in the health care and the health care. Thus, making the disparities in the US health system an

Read More
1295 Words | 6 Pages

My professional setting of choice would be a clinical setting. I am interested in working in the area of child and adolescent. I would prefer to work in an inpatient treatment verses an outpatient treatment facility. For example, in the case of mental health treatment, a hospital stay may make sense if the person is suicidal or self-destructive or poses a threat to others. The purpose of a child and adolescent facility is to assist with challenges in attention disorders, learning difficulties and behavioral issues.

Read More
547 Words | 3 Pages

Race or ethnicity, sex, sexual identity, age, disability, socioeconomic status, and geographic location all contribute to an individual’s ability to achieve good health (Disparity, 2016). As history has depicted, most strategies directed at eliminating disparities and achieving health equity have been focused primarily on diseases or illnesses and on health care services. However, as most experts will agree, the absence of disease does not necessarily equate to good health. Therefore, for a society to continually exuberate healthy attitude and status, the impact of the social determinants on the health outcomes of specific groups must be adequately addressed by the government and all the health agencies across the country.

Read More
1285 Words | 6 Pages

(Black, 2013) Numerous reports have been presented by medical professionals regarding this discriminatory issue and will be cited throughout. Poor health and higher than average death rates can be

Read More

More about Cultural Diversity In Health Care

Related Topics

Open Document