This is a paper based on an ethical dilemma; telling the truth to the patient verses being deceptive.
The family came to me and does not want their older father to know his diagnosis yet it is the responsibility of the nurse to tell the patient. The patient’s right to know. The patient is a 68 year old Cuban or Chinese man who is diagnosed with cancer and the family does not want him to know. This paper needs to be written form a different cultural point of view.
1. Describe both cultures both American in terms of cultural values and healthcare beliefs and with Cuban or Chinese culture.
2. How does the American medical professionals feel about not telling the patient.(detailed)
3.How does the Cuban or Chinese family feel about not telling their father about his disease and prognosis.(detailed)
4.Identify the conflicting vales and beliefs held by group.
5.What data is missing/ what information did the healthcare providers not have about the patients’ culture/why the family did not want to tell their father?
6. Define cultural congruency?
7. What culturally congruent strategies can a healthcare provider recommend with the family.
