Culture Awareness
Culture has the potential of influencing the management of hypertension and dyslipidemias in various ways. First, it is essential to note that a culture’s behaviors, values, belief systems, and history may define how the medical personnel manages the medical conditions of hypertension and dyslipidemias. Therefore, there should be an understanding between the medical staff and the people (patients) concerning the symptoms, treatment, and management of the abovementioned medical conditions. That calls for cultural competency from the side of the doctors in the management of the ailments.
If a patient is from a different culture than mine, I would focus more on building trust and a meaningful relationship with the patient. That is important since the rapport will create a foundation of understanding and will significantly improve the balance of power, leading to a successful healthcare relationship. I would achieve this by portraying the values of understanding, empathy, patience, respect, and trust. That will ensure that the patient feels loved, thereby eliminating any sense of intimidation.
Implicit bias integrates undertones outside conscious awareness that result in a negative assessment of a patient due to undesired traits. Implicit bias negatively affects healthcare since it has the capability of changing clinical decision making and perception. It is vital to point out that doctor-patient interaction, treatment decisions, and adherence, as well as the health results of patients, are related to implicit bias (Team, 2017). In a bid to overcome it, doctors and other health care personnel should use simple language that is friendly to patients and is easily understood. Also, the doctors must wear attires that do not invoke intimidation to patients but rather a sense of trust. It is essential for the health care personnel to maintain meaningful eye contact with patients since it reduces implicit bias and makes patients comfortable.
Implicit bias integrates undertones outside conscious awareness that result in a negative assessment of a patient due to undesired traits. Implicit bias negatively affects healthcare since it has the capability of changing clinical decision making and perception. It is vital to point out that doctor-patient interaction, treatment decisions, and adherence, as well as the health results of patients, are related to implicit bias (Team, 2017). In a bid to overcome it, doctors and other health care personnel should use simple language that is friendly to patients and is easily understood. Also, the doctors must wear attires that do not invoke intimidation to patients but rather a sense of trust. It is essential for the health care personnel to maintain meaningful eye contact with patients since it reduces implicit bias and makes patients comfortable.
Implicit bias integrates undertones outside conscious awareness that result in a negative assessment of a patient due to undesired traits. Implicit bias negatively affects healthcare since it has the capability of changing clinical decision making and perception. It is vital to point out that doctor-patient interaction, treatment decisions, and adherence, as well as the health results of patients, are related to implicit bias (Team, 2017). In a bid to overcome it, doctors and other health care personnel should use simple language that is friendly to patients and is easily understood. Also, the doctors must wear attires that do not invoke intimidation to patients but rather a sense of trust. It is essential for the health care personnel to maintain meaningful eye contact with patients since it reduces implicit bias and makes patients comfortable.
Reference
Team, I. M. (2017). How to Reduce Implicit Bias. Institute for Healthcare Improvement, 2-9.