Chapter 15: Cultural Sensitivity in Ethics

In a multicultural clinic, a patient refuses treatment due to religious beliefs. What should the physician do first?





Which principle supports incorporating a patient's cultural values into medical decisions?





A family insists on not disclosing a cancer diagnosis to an elderly patient. This challenges which principle?





What is the best strategy for healthcare workers to enhance cultural competence?





Which approach promotes cultural sensitivity in end-of-life decisions?





Ethical conflicts in culturally diverse settings can be mitigated by:





In cultural ethics, 'relativism' refers to:





What role do interpreters play in culturally sensitive healthcare?





Which is a culturally insensitive practice?





A culturally competent healthcare system must:





A clinician refuses to treat a patient due to personal cultural bias. This is a violation of:





Which statement best supports a culturally sensitive informed consent process?





A patient's culture emphasizes collective decision-making. How should the physician proceed?





Cultural sensitivity promotes health equity by:





Cultural competence differs from cultural humility by: