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Cultural influences on medical disclosure.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  9739274     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Personal freedom and individualism are highly valued in Anglo-American culture and consequently in healthcare. However, not all cultures recognize the value of these principles. Healthcare can be compromised when the patient's cultural context differs from that of the clinician. Culture and its influences on the disclosure of health-related information are described. Self-determination from an historical perspective, the role of the family, and a deeper understanding of paternalism as they relate to cultural issues are illustrated through a case study. Suggestions for creating a culturally relevant healthcare practice is presented.
Authors:
S M Gallagher
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Ostomy/wound management     Volume:  44     ISSN:  0889-5899     ISO Abbreviation:  Ostomy Wound Manage     Publication Date:  1998 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1998-09-24     Completed Date:  1998-09-24     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8912029     Medline TA:  Ostomy Wound Manage     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  16-8, 20, 22-3     Citation Subset:  N    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Attitude to Health / ethnology*
Ethics, Nursing*
Family / ethnology
Humans
Leg Ulcer / ethnology*,  nursing*
Male
Medicine, Traditional*
Mexican Americans / psychology*
Middle Aged
Transcultural Nursing
Truth Disclosure*

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