T 18 DQ1 Discussion Topic
You are admitting a 19-year old female college student to the hospital for fevers. Using the patient information provided, choose a culture unfamiliar to you and describe what would be important to remember while you interview this patient. Discuss the health care support systems available in your community for someone of this culture. If no support systems are available in your community, identify a national resource.
Examples: Indian, South Asia, Chinese female but You can use the more issue. Thank you
Cultural Issues Affecting Patients: South Asian Culture
The interaction between patients and doctors always influences the outcome of a consultation process. However, it is always critical that the medical practitioners consider the potential differences in culture among the patients and take that into perspective during the treatment process. For instance, the South Asian culture of the 19-year-old patient will significantly influence the quality of interaction between the physician and patient