Cultural values and beliefs can shape the way an individual perceives a situation or image. This essay will demonstrate this theory by way of describing what was seen in the provided image. How this image made one feel. What assumptions were made upon viewing the image and what cultural lens was used while making these assumptions. Finally this paper will provide a definition of biculturalism in relation to nursing and what possible bicultural relationships can be seen in the image (Knowles, 2006).
An elderly lady is sitting on a sling in a one seater chair. She is wearing clothing on the top half of her body, however her bottom half is uncovered. She is looking at the camera. Another women wearing a disposable apron, is in front of the elderly …show more content…
In this case some of the assumptions made when viewing the provided image included, that the photograph had been taken in an elderly residential care home. The lady standing in front of the hoist may be either a Nurse or Health Care Assistant (HCA). However taking into account the clothing she is wearing, the assumption she is a health care assistant seems more correct. The HCA appears to be of Pacific Islander ethnicity and gives the impression of been happy, confident and competent. Further assumptions made is that the elderly lady is of European ethnicity, judging by the colour of her skin. She has a semi smile on her face, however there seems to be blankness in her eyes, as though she does not completely understand exactly what is happening or is thinking about something else altogether. The photographs and pictures on her walls may be from family members near and far, and the ornaments on the shelf may also be cherished gifts from loved ones accumulated over the years. The presence of a hoist in the room could also indicate that the elderly lady is at an age where her mobility has deteriorated. However there may also be a medical condition that restricts her mobility unaided. These assumptions were made by viewing the image through the cultural lens of a student nurse (Knowles, …show more content…
No culture is treated with inequality in regards to law, customs and practises. Within the nursing practise nurses are involved in bicultural relationships regularly. These relationships include nurse to patient, nurse to patients families, nurse to colleague and many more. The two cultures collaborate together for the best possible outcome. From the viewed image, there are a few bicultural relationships possible. For example, HCA to patient, this can be described as, the HCA providing care for the patient, supporting the patient and giving them the rights and understanding to the care they are receiving. The patient is the receiver of the care and should feel safe, informed about their care and as though it will be beneficial to their needs. Additionally age difference could be another bicultural relationship, as the older lady appears to be seventy five plus years and the HCA appears to be in her mid-thirty’s. Ethnicity is also a bicultural relationship noticed in the image, as mentioned earlier the elderly lady appears European and the HCA appears to be of Pacific Island descent. Other cultural differences may also be possible, for example religious or sexual preference, however these could not be easily identified by looking at the image and without making further assumptions (Knowles,
An elderly lady is sitting on a sling in a one seater chair. She is wearing clothing on the top half of her body, however her bottom half is uncovered. She is looking at the camera. Another women wearing a disposable apron, is in front of the elderly …show more content…
In this case some of the assumptions made when viewing the provided image included, that the photograph had been taken in an elderly residential care home. The lady standing in front of the hoist may be either a Nurse or Health Care Assistant (HCA). However taking into account the clothing she is wearing, the assumption she is a health care assistant seems more correct. The HCA appears to be of Pacific Islander ethnicity and gives the impression of been happy, confident and competent. Further assumptions made is that the elderly lady is of European ethnicity, judging by the colour of her skin. She has a semi smile on her face, however there seems to be blankness in her eyes, as though she does not completely understand exactly what is happening or is thinking about something else altogether. The photographs and pictures on her walls may be from family members near and far, and the ornaments on the shelf may also be cherished gifts from loved ones accumulated over the years. The presence of a hoist in the room could also indicate that the elderly lady is at an age where her mobility has deteriorated. However there may also be a medical condition that restricts her mobility unaided. These assumptions were made by viewing the image through the cultural lens of a student nurse (Knowles, …show more content…
No culture is treated with inequality in regards to law, customs and practises. Within the nursing practise nurses are involved in bicultural relationships regularly. These relationships include nurse to patient, nurse to patients families, nurse to colleague and many more. The two cultures collaborate together for the best possible outcome. From the viewed image, there are a few bicultural relationships possible. For example, HCA to patient, this can be described as, the HCA providing care for the patient, supporting the patient and giving them the rights and understanding to the care they are receiving. The patient is the receiver of the care and should feel safe, informed about their care and as though it will be beneficial to their needs. Additionally age difference could be another bicultural relationship, as the older lady appears to be seventy five plus years and the HCA appears to be in her mid-thirty’s. Ethnicity is also a bicultural relationship noticed in the image, as mentioned earlier the elderly lady appears European and the HCA appears to be of Pacific Island descent. Other cultural differences may also be possible, for example religious or sexual preference, however these could not be easily identified by looking at the image and without making further assumptions (Knowles,