sociology

( SO1050 : Week 1 Assignment Worksheet )

About On page 48 of your textbook, John Carl states, “Because we see the work through the lens of our culture, it’s easy for us to take our cultural orientation for granted.” As experts in the field, patients will look to you for care during a potentially vulnerable moment in their lives. An important part of your job as a health care worker is your commitment to “do no harm” to your patients. Background Culture can affect many aspects of a patient’s visit to their doctor’s office, including patient-practitioner communication, adherence to medication, and their need for family support. Follow the link: Bridging the Culture Gap and read the article. The article focuses on how a doctor can show more consideration to culture. Keeping your selected career in mind, think of actions you can take to decrease the effects of cultural insensitivity with your patients. Part 1: Cultural Competency 15 points Directions to complete part 1: Read the article linked to the assignment. Answer the prompt(s) below. In paragraph eight, the author mentions the term “cultural competency”. Provide a definition of “cultural competency” and list your source (s). Type answer here In your own words, describe what “cultural competency” means to you. Type answer here (See next page to continue part 2) Part 2: Cultural Context 15 points Directions to complete part 2: Refer to the article linked to the assignment. Answer the prompt(s) below. In paragraph ten, the author mentions the term “cultural context”. Provide a definition of “cultural context” and list your source(s). Type answer here In your own words, describe what “cultural context” means to you. Type answer here (See next page to continue part 3) Part 3: Ask Questions 20 points Directions to complete part 3: Re-read the last two paragraphs of the article. The last sentence of the article states, “What you want is the ability to inquire, to ask questions.”Answer the prompt(s) below. Answer the prompt(s) below. Pretend you are the medical assistant assessing the two sisters of Chinese descent mentioned at the beginning of the article. What questions would you ask to better understand their culture and how it may affect their medical condition? Type answer here What questions would you ask to better understand how their culture may affect their medical condition? Type answer here