• Case study a. The case study introduces some of the problems associated with inadequate prenatal care and the reasons behind it • Insufficient prenatal care a. Ramifications of not receiving prenatal care b. Mentions the cause of higher infant mortality rates and birthing complications • Avoiding suggested criteria a. Doctors pose a list of suggested criteria females should follow b. Failure to comply, result in unexpected results in the delivery room • Access to health care insurance a. Discusses the differences in the availability of proper insurance, which leads to a decrease in available prenatal care. b.
Another key problem was that there were was no direct manipulation of the independent variable so the study doesn’t tell us which element of the stress index is most important and related to the decrease in immune function. Therefore a cause and effect relationship cannot be entirely confirmed, yet a strong correlation between the life stress and the common cold occurred, and for that reason it can be assumed that they were associated with one another. On the other hand the study measured the health outcomes of the participants which proved that there was a relationship between the variables. The results show that the higher the stress index it scored, the more susceptible the participants were to the common cold which subsequently supports Cohen’s theory. Also the study was covered by rigorous ethical considerations as all
Could miss out on important information – which could result in harm. • You and your colleagues Wrong type or level of care being given. Inappropriate level of care. Business needs not being met. These could have legal implications Outcome 2 1) I can find out an individual’s preferred communication methods by: asking the client, reading their care plan, ask relatives, ask colleagues, medical
They use herbal remedies/therapies as a substitute. This is a barrier because the treatment they decide personally to use not all the time works and their condition can become worse. Social Class If someone requires serious
These incidents can affect communication between patients, family and staff members. For instance, For example, some concerns that could arise consist of various languages, talking in broken English, accents that are hard to comprehend, or dissimilar religious beliefs (Axia, 2007). Since differences culturally can sway how communicating is recognized, this can direct to problems of miscommunication between a health care provider and a patient. (Flower, 1992). Hospice has taken the intuitive to hire a great deal of culturally different employees to try and make up for the gap in communication and currently has a hotline to help in situation where a language barrier may
If the nurse is not sensitive to these minute needs, it can cause the patient to be unable to trust the medical team meeting the needs, and understanding the importance of more serious issues. As a nurse, it is important to understand state and institutional policies regarding certain situations. Restraints are not recommended for this patient who is able to respond appropriately to questions and express needs. A nurse must consider the serious consequences that applying restraints may lead to, and with this knowledge, restraints would not have been considered. As a nurse it is important to make sure that tasks are being delegated appropriately to UAPs and they understand when they need to report problems of concern to the nurse.
However, just because one is labelled ‘sick’ in society this does not mean they are free of responsibilities. They also have a few which include co-operating with medical professionals & also taking all steps to get better so they everything will be able to run smoothly again. This links to the scenario given. Tamsela has asthma and her father has bronchitis. The children also have permanent colds in the winter this could have an impact on Aziz and tamsela because the children’s colds could get a lot worse and much more serious& they could all be classed as playing the ‘sick role’.
The apparent disregard for religious dietary guidelines/restrictions indicates to the public a cultural insensitivity in general. This impression has led to widespread dissatisfaction and lead possible clients to seek treatment elsewhere. Understanding the whys of the substandard care Mr. J. is receiving, will aid his nurses in making the changes needed to improve that care. Why is Mr. J. in restraints? Why is the staff not exercising or repositioning him more frequently to prevent skin breakdown?
One big barrier that some of our professionals face is the use of vocabulary because some words we use mean something different in the patient language. With language barriers between patients is vital it is also important effects communication amongst co-workers, management, supervisor, faculty, administrative staff and most the patient’s family. Clear communication amongst all parties involved is the key to the success of health care service provided to the patient. One of the main cultural differences we face is that many patients and some employees are not fluent in the English language. There are some patients or employees with strong accents that can make it difficult for one to understand and may cause a misunderstanding between both parties.
When working with a patient it is very important to be trained to handle cultural differences. Knowing what the differences are and how to work with them is very important in this field. By doing so, one is showing the patient that they are respected and that they can feel at ease during the visit. If a patient feels that he or she has been disrespected or treated badly because of cultural differences the patient will most likely not come back. Also a bad experience could leave the patient feeling uncomfortable and could lead to a possible lawsuit.