Examine how to be a patient advocate for all individuals, particularly those who are from a different culture
than your own.
First, consider an ethical dilemma that you have encountered in your own nursing practice—choose one
that was caused by a misunderstanding between people from different cultures. Describe that situation
clearly.
How did each group or individual perceive the dilemma? (Present both sides, objectively.)
Identify the conflicting values and belief systems held by each group.
What data was missing—what information did the health care providers not have about the patient’s
culture?
Next, define culturally congruent care.
References
Minimum of four (4) total references: two (2) references from required course materials and two (2) peer-reviewed references. All references must be no older than five years (unless making a specific point using a
seminal piece of information)
Peer-reviewed references include references from professional databases such as PubMed or CINHAL
applicable to population and practice area, along with evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. Examples of unacceptable references are Wikipedia, UpToDate, Epocrates, Medscape, WebMD, hospital organizations, insurance recommendations, & secondary clinical databases.
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