A large number of foreign cultural factors can have a significant impact on how clinicians think about health and medicine. In this case study, one has to work to help a 19 years old college student with fevers. This student is Hispanic and has a robust family support system. Paediatricians need to find a way, to be honest with their patients, do their jobs in a simple form, and accept patients with different backgrounds (Rosenberg et al., 2017). Thus, taking into account cultural contexts in the treatment of patients is essential to increase client satisfaction and trust in healthcare professionals.
In the US, health care is available to Hispanics and other cultures, including Americans. However, not always in medicine is there an emphasis on the cultural characteristics of patients, which can stop them from seeking help. Interprofessional collaboration and education can help reduce disparities in the health status of Hispanic populations (Johnson & Farquharson, 2019). It brings together a larger team of healthcare professionals to treat the patient and family, considering the different characteristics of each. Thus, providing additional resources, medical services and the potential for unexpected positive outcomes for this community. The approach to healthcare for a Latino individual will be different from that of an African-American or an Asian individual due to the beliefs and cultural norms these people adhere to. All of it will affect the health-related decisions of these individuals. Canyon University (Ed) (2018) argues that even if the family decides that comfortable care is more important, these issues must be considered and evaluated before being shared with the patient. Hispanics share a profound legacy that encompasses family and religion. Differences between cultures can lead to situations in which the patient refuses treatment.
Health care providers must constantly learn more about different cultures, beliefs and practices. It will show each patient that they are committed to culturally appropriate care from a physiological point of view and a cultural and psychosocial point of view. Listening and observation skills are essential for assessing Hispanic patients and helping their development. That is why including the family in the discussion about health in this patient’s case is essential. Moreover, for many Hispanic people, Spanish is the first language, and some complex terms need to be explained using simple English or by engaging a Spanish-speaking medical professional.
References
Canyon University (Ed). (2018). Health assessment: Foundations for effective practice. Health Assessment: Foundations for Effective Practice.
Johnson, M. J., & Farquharson, H. R. (2019). Hispanic culture and healthcare in the United States: One person’s perspective.Journal of Nursing Research and Practice, 03(04).
Rosenberg, A. R., Starks, H., Unguru, Y., Feudtner, C., & Diekema, D. (2017). Truth telling in the setting of cultural differences and incurable pediatric illness. PubMed Central.