Question

1. Give three examples of diversity in addition to age and gender 2. Explain how bias can result in health care disparities for members of minority cultural groups. 3. List two things to do when cultural tension arises. 4. Explain why health care workers need to be culturally competent. 5. Describe the difference between stereotypes and generalizations. 6. Explain what is meant by the cultural competence continuum.

Answer 1

1.Some of the other common diversity are race, ethnicity, religion, language,etc.,

2.This has resulted in providing a poor quality service to the minority groups,they are discriminated in the type of services provided,it affected their accessibility to healthcare,it has increased the mortality and morbidity rate overall.

3.When cultural tension arises the things which has to be done are

• Ensuring a safe environment is provided by good security system and thus preventing any violence
• Discouraging and not permitting for any public campaign which can disrupt the harmony of peace

4.A healthcare professionals needs to be culturally competent because there can be patient from multiple diversity whose care and requirements differs in accordance to their cultural beliefs and practices.This can make the patient adhere to the treat with full satisfaction without any confusion.This can improve the quality of care overall.