In the Asian culture, there is often a belief that terminally ill patients should not be informed about their prognosis. Would you respect the cultural practice and not inform a patient about the prognosis?

Prognosis

In the Asian culture, there is often a belief that terminally ill patients should not be informed about their prognosis. Would you respect the cultural practice and not inform a patient about the prognosis? Is there a way for health care providers to balance the patient’s right to know with respect for the cultural practices and beliefs of the family? Is not fully disclosing information to the patient an ethical breach?

Asian American Populations’ Health Beliefs and Practices

Read and watch the lecture resources & materials below early in the week to help you respond to the discussion questions and to complete your assignment(s).

(Note: The citations below are provided for your research convenience. Students should always cross reference the current APA guide for correct styling of citations and references in their academic work.)

Read

Ritter, L.A., Graham, D.H. (2017). Multicultural Health (2nd ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning. ISBN: 9781284021028 Chapter 10

Online Materials & Resources

1. Visit the CINAHL Complete under the A-to-Z Databases on the  University Library's  website and read the articles below:

· Coburn, C. L., & Weismuller, P. C. (2012, January 31). Asian motivators for health promotion. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 23(2), 205-214.doi: 10.1177/1043659611433869.

· Mental Health: Understanding is the first step. (2015, April). In Asian American Health Initiative. Retrieved from  http://aahiinfo.org/phpages/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Mental-Health-Photonovel_English.pdf (Links to an external site.)

2. Watch the YouTube videos below:

· NBC News. (2016, September 27). Where Stereotypes About Asian-American Men Come From | Take Back | NBC Asian American [Video file]. Retrieved from Where Stereotypes About Asian-American Men Come From | Take Back | NBC Asian American (Links to an external site.)

· NBC News. (2016, October 4). How the Model Minority Myth Hurts Asian-American Elders | Take Back | NBC Asian America [Video file]. Retrieved from How the Model Minority Myth Hurts Asian-American Elders | Take Back | NBC Asian America (Links to an external site.)