Article Text
Case Study
Understanding cultures beyond medicine
Abstract
A patient with a terminal illness died of a horrible suicidal attempt and the case provoked deeper learning of how a certain cultural background can lead people to different behaviors. This case study is intended to stimulate more cultural competency–related discussions.
- Cultural competency
- power distance
- context
- individualism and collectivism
- uncertainty avoidance
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