What Is The Importance Of Cultural Differences In Health And Social Care

Creating Cultural Safety: Transgenerational trauma resulting from the ongoing and cumulative effects of colonisation continues to be a barrier for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from accessing healthcare. The lingering injustices of colonisation including loss of land, language and culture, the erosion of cultural and spiritual identity and the forced removal of children from their families have all contributed to the harbouring of distrust of all systems, including healthcare institutions and staff, and may consequently instil fear among the Indigenous community. This can result in Indigenous Australians either delaying or not seeking medical treatment when needed. The systemic differences in healthcare provided by hospitals

I would also use reassuring touch if approval by the patient is given, and respect his personal boundaries. Whilst giving medical information, I would avoid using medical terminology and instead use language that the patient would understand. This would decrease the risk of confusion regarding his diabetes treatment. I would explain any medication he has been prescribed during treatment including its indication, dose and side effects. Educating the patient and inviting him to make informed decisions about his own health will be more likely to encourage him to continue with the chosen diabetes treatment outside the hospital setting. Examples of areas that can be discussed with the patient include; healthy blood glucose ranges, explaining medication schedules and letting him practice taking his blood glucose levels. By increasing the patients’ confidence in himself and having trust in the wider western healthcare setting, the patient will hopefully be able to manage his own condition but also seek medical attention when