How can understanding the demographics of your local area help you as a healthcare professional?

Even if there are cultural differences, the healthcare provider should never assume. They should simply carry out these 3 tasks.

The statistical data of the population in a specific area.

When a patient's feeling of anxiety in a medical environment is abnormally high. 20% of the population suffers from this.

A lack of culturally-competent care can make patients from other cultures _____________ of seeking healthcare. (1 word)

Even the most enlightened, intelligent, and caring professionals have some personal biases, even if they are completely ________________.

Treating patients differently because of their weight and/or assuming a patient with broken English is uneducated are examples of ________________.

When generalizations are automatically applied to every member of a group, or making generalizations about a group based on the behavior of a few.

The goal of public health is to INCREASE health ___________ and DECREASE health _____________.

What does culture include? (5 listed)

Explain the Iceberg Analogy of Culture.

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.

Allowing your own feeling about a particular person or thing affect your actions or decisions.