ADVOCACY AND ITS ROLE IN CULTURAL DIVERSITY

This week you will examine how to be a patient advocate for all individuals, particularly those who are from a different culture than your own.

First, consider an ethical dilemma that you have encountered in your own nursing practice—choose one that was caused by a misunderstanding between people from different cultures. Describe that situation clearly.
How did each group or individual perceive the dilemma? (Present both sides, objectively.)
Identify the conflicting values and belief systems held by each group.
What data was missing—what information did the health care providers not have about the patient’s culture?
Next, define culturally congruent care.

For the written assignment you will consider your own experiences and will:

First, consider an ethical dilemma that you have encountered in your own nursing practice—choose one that was caused by a misunderstanding between people from different cultures. Describe that situation clearly.
How did each group or individual perceive the dilemma? (Present both sides, objectively.)
Identify the conflicting values and belief systems held by each group.
What data was missing—what information did the health care providers not have about the patient’s culture?
Next, define culturally congruent care.
Must include 4 references. All must be no older than 5 years (2015-2020) unless course material.
We understand that there is only 1 course material this week; therefore, the expectation is that you use 3 peer-reviewed journal articles and the text in your written assignment.
No assignments accepted after the Saturday, October 31st 0800 EST deadline unless approved by faculty with OU approved excuse prior to the deadline.

Suggested Headings
Title of Paper (centered, bolded, first letter of each word capitalized)—do not include the word Introduction
Ethical Dilemma (centered, bolded, first letter of each word capitalized)
Perception of the Dilemma (centered, bolded, first letter of each word capitalized))
Conflicting Values and Belief System (centered, bolded, first letter of each word capitalized)
Missing Elements (centered, bolded, first letter of each word capitalized))
Culturally Congruent Care (centered, bolded, first letter of each word capitalized)
Conclusion (generally not used as a heading and instead you should use the words In conclusion, to begin the conclusion)