Elements of Cultural Diversity
Nurses do not have to travel to faraway places to come in close contact with cultural diversity. Respect people and treat them as you would want to
Culture of Western Medicine
Some of the differences between Western medicine and other cultural approaches include meliorism, dominance over nature, activism, timeliness
Aztec Culture and Tenochtitlan
Spanish conquistadors were dumbfounded by Aztec culture and the city of Tenochtitlan. The Europeans found the capital of the Aztecs to be a large
Culturally Competent Care Conclusion
View a summary of key points from the program. Professionals can work with patients across the cultural spectrum by providing a sensitive and
Cultural Diversity: Healthcare Guidelines
The acronym LEARN stands for listen, explain, acknowledge, recommend, and negotiate. These behaviors are vital in culturally diverse healthcare
Cultural Diversity: Language
Even if a healthcare professional cannot understand a client's language, non-verbal communication can be a real help. Body language can signal, in many cases, more than verbal communication does
Attacks on Tibetan Culture
China destroyed more than half of Tibet's sacred texts; those preserved were taken to India.
Cultural Attitudes toward Death
A doctor who specializes in end of life care in culturally diverse Miami must be sensitive to the values and beliefs of many different peoples as she
Pop Culture Phenomenon
In the mid-1990s Target explodes in size and popularity. The discount giant has its roots in department store retailing beginning with George Draper Dayton was born on March 6th, 1857. Hardworking and enterprising, Dayton goes into business for hims...
Japanese Culture Shock
The Japanese are curious about the foreigners' fashions and their way of life and are not in a hurry to abandon their ways. European chairs and beds are no replacement for fresh straw mats.