Rush Hour Institutional and provider clogs
Ruts When cruising along, the unexpected hits and it is often difficult to break free
Speed Limits Analogous to Institutional and Professional restraints—do not go too fast or too slow or you are in trouble and everyone is behind you
Tolls Expensive—pay for books, travel, objects, admissions, tools
Unexpected Events Negative—radar, accidents, ice—anger, “isms” Positive—enduring friendships with people you may have never met Knowledge far deeper than ever anticipated Wisdom Deep love of life and people
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■ you have been socialized, first by your parents then by schools/teachers and later by society at large, to be who you are;
■ you have your own HEALTH and ILLNESS beliefs and practices; ■ there are countless ways to protect and maintain your HEALTH other
than those prescribed by the dominant culture; ■ amulets are commonly used by people from many heritages; ■ there are countless ways to restore your HEALTH other than those pre-
scribed by the dominant culture’s allopathic health care system; ■ herbal remedies, teas, aromatherapy, and so on are used by people from
countless traditional heritages; ■ religion plays a profound role in the HEALTH and HEALING beliefs and
practices of traditional people from all walks of life; and, ■ shrines, either secular or religious, are inherent in the HEALING process
of countless people.
I should like to reiterate that this book was written with the hope that by sharing the material I have learned and taught for nearly forty years, some small changes will be made in the thinking of all health care providers who read it. There is nothing new in these pages. Perhaps it is simply a recombination of material with which the reader is familiar, but I hope it serves its purpose: the sharing of beliefs and attitudes, and the stimulation of lots of consciousness raising concerning issues of vital concern to health care providers who must confront the needs of patients with diverse cultural backgrounds.
Go to the Student Resource Site at nursing.pearsonhighered.com for chapter-related review questions, case studies, and activities. Contents of the CULTURALCARE Guide and CULTURALCARE Museum can also be found on the Student Resource Site. Click on Chapter 14 to select the activities for this chapter.
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■ References Kassirer, J. P. (2005). On the take. Oxford: University Press. Reid, T. R. (2010). The healing of America: A global quest for better and cheaper,
and fairer health care. NY: Penguin.
Appendix A Selected Key Terms Related to Cultural Diversity in Health and Illness 354
Appendix B Calendar: Cultural and Religious Holidays That Change Dates 364
Appendix C Suggested Course Outline 367
Appendix D Suggested Course Activity—Urban Hiking 373
Appendix E Heritage Assessment Tool 376
Appendix F Quick Guide for CULTURALCARE 379
Appendix G Data Resources 381
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