Bias: Believing some people are better than others and then treating them unfairly (prejudice)

What is ethnocentric (what might they say): someone who judges others’ culture by comparing it to their own. (they might think being catholic is superior to being Christian and treat them poorly as an outcome)

Prejudice: Treating people unfairly based on what they look like (or the color of their skin).

Stereotypes: A specific belief or assumption based on the member in a group

How I would handle a situation that includes a biased doctor: I would find a safe and quiet spot and address the conflict. Avoid stereotyping. Have a basic understanding of the patients cultures and beliefs

Cultural preferences for Health purposes

- Asians: do not maintain eye contact with people superior to them as a sign of respect. (preferred to be addressed by first name?) (Usually don’t like to tell others that they are ill.)

- Jehova’s witnesses: do not have blood drawn from them. Do not accept blood transfusions or organ transplants.

- Europeans: Usually prefer prevention over cure. Do allow phlebotomy. (Mom’s are usually the boss of the family.) (They cannot donate blood out of fear of passing mad cow disease [vCJD])

- African Americans: Perceived Discrimination, Medical Mistrust, Race Discordance, and Poor Communication. (USUALLY THE ONES WHO DONATE THE MOST BLOOD)

- Hispanics: Expect healthcare personnel to be warm and personal and express a strong need to be treated with dignity. (Older person should be addressed by their last name.)

- Cambodians: (Believe illness may be considered punishment for sins committed in a past life.)

- Muslims: Physical contact such as a handshake with the opposite gender is discouraged. Muslims typically avoid direct eye contact and may gaze downward when talking. It can be seen as disrespectful to speak to someone while making eye contact.

- Argentinians: Don’t believe in personal space; they are usually always close to one another —> also falls into Hispanics; they are able to be close to one another without any problems.

- Native Americans: They tend to use different herbs for remedies and like Asians, they don’t tend to tell other people when they’re sick or not feeling well. (This is because they believe it’s a strength test.)