Diversity is a key element to consider when providing patient centered care. Understanding that individuals are unique in various ways and recognizing these differences is the key to providing excellent care. Diversity can be based on various factors such as race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, social economic factors as well as physical abilities and political affiliation. As such, there are many diverse groups in America. Among these groups, Asian Americans make up the largest group. As of 2010 they constitute 5% of the total population of the United States (United States Census Bureau, 2010). According to the census Bureau (2010), the population of the Chinese Americans will have increased to 9.3% by 2050. Chinese Americans make the largest portion of Asian Americans.
Chinese Americans are more likely to suffer from various diseases compared to Chinese living in China. Some of these diseases are liver cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, infectious diseases such as Hepatitis B and TB, Alcoholism, and depression (Hall et al., 2011). Depression is the most common of them all.
Various aspects of the cultural values held by Chinese Americans are …show more content…
There is a problem with identifying the disease especially when psychological issues are part of the illness (Hall et al., 2012). For instance, American Chinese only seek health assistance when all the other methods have failed and there are physical symptoms evident (Yueng et al., 2011). Also, traditionally, Chinese Americans are quick to defer to authority. This may cause miscommunication. For example, they may nod their heads in agreement but may be simply submitting to authority and do not fully understand the situation. It is essential to ensure their full understanding. (Tom, L. A.,
Chinese Americans are more likely to suffer from various diseases compared to Chinese living in China. Some of these diseases are liver cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, infectious diseases such as Hepatitis B and TB, Alcoholism, and depression (Hall et al., 2011). Depression is the most common of them all.
Various aspects of the cultural values held by Chinese Americans are …show more content…
There is a problem with identifying the disease especially when psychological issues are part of the illness (Hall et al., 2012). For instance, American Chinese only seek health assistance when all the other methods have failed and there are physical symptoms evident (Yueng et al., 2011). Also, traditionally, Chinese Americans are quick to defer to authority. This may cause miscommunication. For example, they may nod their heads in agreement but may be simply submitting to authority and do not fully understand the situation. It is essential to ensure their full understanding. (Tom, L. A.,