The goal of public health is to INCREASE health ___________ and DECREASE health _____________.
increase health equity; decrease health disparities
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The statistical data of the population in a specific area.
Demographics
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People are a unique blend of the diversity from within their culture and an accumulation of _____________________.
personal experiences
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This relates to a person's economic and social position in relation to others, based on income, education, and occupation.
Socioeconomic status
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Prohibited from receiving blood or blood products, even in medical emergencies. The vast majority of medical treatments are acceptable. Organ donation and transplant allowed, but often only components not affected by blood flow.
Jehovah's Witness
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70% of patients who make a complaint will return if _________________________.
the complaint is handled and resolved properly
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When a patient's feeling of anxiety in a medical environment is abnormally high. 20% of the population suffers from this.
White coat syndrome
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When generalizations are automatically applied to every member of a group, or making generalizations about a group based on the behavior of a few.
Stereotype
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How does properly handling cultural diversity significantly affect our patients? (2 main ideas listed)
It affects how patients respond to medical services and interventions and the type of quality care that patients receive.
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Believe illness is a result of karma. Medications acceptable in times of pain, as long as they do not affect the state of mind. No restrictions on receiving blood, surgical procedures, organ donation, or autopsy. Believe in reincarnation.
Buddhism
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What can you do to help make sure that your patients have a good experience? (5 listed)
Smile. Speak warmly and with compassion. Speak professionally and use the patient's name. Never tell your patients your personal problems. Focus on the patient.
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This can make a huge difference in the outcome of the hospital or clinic visit for medical treatment if a patient does not speak or understand English.
Interpreter
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May refuse medical interventions such as medicine, surgical procedures, and blood transfusions. Teaches a reliance on God for healing. Often fearful of being forced to accept unwanted treatments which violate their beliefs.