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1. Returning to Chapter 5, consider the relationship between ethnomedical (and ethnopsychiatric) systems and moral judgments and stigma. How does this knowledge affect you as an RN practicing in accordance with the ANA’s Code of Ethics?

Is stigma ingrained in our care cultures at times?

Is it possible that those charged with ethical care pass moral judgment on occasion?

What is your responsibility here, according to the Code, when considering your current practice and/or how you might influence the future of culturally responsive nursing care?

Plan on a reflective response of 100-150 words. There are no citation requirements.

2. You are directed to search the article titled: Formulation of a Plan of Care for Culturally Diverse Patients in the module. This gives you more practice specifically searching the databases.

 

Create a citation for this article in APA format (1 point) (Only in these small response boxes should you be concerned about hanging indents and double-spacing.)

Please summarize the article (1 paragraph).

What did the article mean to you? What was your favorite part of this “oldie” but classic article? What was your most “aha” moment or reaction to your readings?