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This 6 page paper looks at problems pertinent to treating patients who are from different cultures as well as where there is a language barrier. The question as to whether or not the culture or language play a larger part in noncompliance--thus leading to increased hospitalizations--is discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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him. When the condition is asthma, a mother may be expected to clock respirations and look for severe contractions, listen for wheezing and take the childs pulse, all to determine
the severity of an asthma episode. Similarly, a mother of a diabetic will have to test blood sugar throughout the day, give insulin injections properly and take the patient to
the doctor for regular visits so that the condition is monitored. It sounds like a big job and it is, particularly for working mothers. Yet, this is just one scenario
where language barriers can hinder patient outcome. Obviously, there are many other scenarios where language and culture affect patient care. An individual who has a disorder and cannot understand
English will have a tough time as will fathers or baby-sitters who are caring for a child with a chronic condition. Similarly, even for someone who has an acute condition
like the flu, language barriers could potentially create misunderstandings, prompt longer recovery times and more frequent visits to the hospital. There in fact may be an increasing rate of hospitalization
for non-English patient with chronic diseases. Non-compliance in linguistically challenged patients seems to be a key factor--a point made by a student--in respect to hospitalization. One question that also
arises is whether the culture of the non-English speaking patient plays into non-compliance issues, or are the healthcare providers not sensitive to the language and cultural needs of other groups?
In other words, are those who do not speak English less likely to comply because they are part of a subcultural group that rejects modern medicine, or is it the
fault of the medical community that does not consider multicultural variables? It is important to note that certain groups of peoples will be hesitant to reveal information about
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