Deck 2: The Philosophy of Individual Worth

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What does the philosophy of personal worth mean for health care professionals?
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Write a sentence explaining the philosophy of individual worth.
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Which statement is consistent with the philosophy of individual worth?

A) "I dread checking on that Mr. B. He sure is weird."
B) "No wonder that woman has problems! She has six children, each fathered by a different man!"
C) "Why do you eat all that tofu? Can't you just order a hamburger?" (to a co-worker at lunch)
D) "That woman doesn't believe in vaccinating her children. She must not care what happens to them."
E) none of the above
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A subclass is a group within the larger society that is characterized by its own

A) language or dialect.
B) customs and traditions.
C) beliefs and values.
D) all of the above
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Explain why understanding your own beliefs and attitudes toward various cultural groups is an important step in developing cultural competence.
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Identify one group or subclass you belong to based on your religion, race, nationality, or economic level. Write one to two paragraphs explaining the primary values of this subgroup and how this subgroup differs from others.
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People who have little knowledge of the human body, health practices, and modern healthcare methods are likely to believe the _______ of their culture.
Cultural bias
People who have little knowledge of the human body, health practices, and modern healthcare methods are likely to believe the _______ of their culture.
Superstition
People who have little knowledge of the human body, health practices, and modern healthcare methods are likely to believe the _______ of their culture.
Philosophy
People who have little knowledge of the human body, health practices, and modern healthcare methods are likely to believe the _______ of their culture.
Prejudice
People who have little knowledge of the human body, health practices, and modern healthcare methods are likely to believe the _______ of their culture.
Cultural competence
People who have little knowledge of the human body, health practices, and modern healthcare methods are likely to believe the _______ of their culture.
Socioeconomic
People who have little knowledge of the human body, health practices, and modern healthcare methods are likely to believe the _______ of their culture.
Value system
People who have little knowledge of the human body, health practices, and modern healthcare methods are likely to believe the _______ of their culture.
Affluent
People who have little knowledge of the human body, health practices, and modern healthcare methods are likely to believe the _______ of their culture.
Individual worth
A person's _______ includes the beliefs, goals, and moral standards that he or she lives by.
Cultural bias
A person's _______ includes the beliefs, goals, and moral standards that he or she lives by.
Superstition
A person's _______ includes the beliefs, goals, and moral standards that he or she lives by.
Philosophy
A person's _______ includes the beliefs, goals, and moral standards that he or she lives by.
Prejudice
A person's _______ includes the beliefs, goals, and moral standards that he or she lives by.
Cultural competence
A person's _______ includes the beliefs, goals, and moral standards that he or she lives by.
Socioeconomic
A person's _______ includes the beliefs, goals, and moral standards that he or she lives by.
Value system
A person's _______ includes the beliefs, goals, and moral standards that he or she lives by.
Affluent
A person's _______ includes the beliefs, goals, and moral standards that he or she lives by.
Individual worth
To become an effective health care professional, it is necessary to practice the _______ of individual worth by treating all patients with respect regardless of their background or lifestyle.
Cultural bias
To become an effective health care professional, it is necessary to practice the _______ of individual worth by treating all patients with respect regardless of their background or lifestyle.
Superstition
To become an effective health care professional, it is necessary to practice the _______ of individual worth by treating all patients with respect regardless of their background or lifestyle.
Philosophy
To become an effective health care professional, it is necessary to practice the _______ of individual worth by treating all patients with respect regardless of their background or lifestyle.
Prejudice
To become an effective health care professional, it is necessary to practice the _______ of individual worth by treating all patients with respect regardless of their background or lifestyle.
Cultural competence
To become an effective health care professional, it is necessary to practice the _______ of individual worth by treating all patients with respect regardless of their background or lifestyle.
Socioeconomic
To become an effective health care professional, it is necessary to practice the _______ of individual worth by treating all patients with respect regardless of their background or lifestyle.
Value system
To become an effective health care professional, it is necessary to practice the _______ of individual worth by treating all patients with respect regardless of their background or lifestyle.
Affluent
To become an effective health care professional, it is necessary to practice the _______ of individual worth by treating all patients with respect regardless of their background or lifestyle.
Individual worth
The philosophy of _______ states that all people have value and have the right to be accepted as unique individuals.
Cultural bias
The philosophy of _______ states that all people have value and have the right to be accepted as unique individuals.
Superstition
The philosophy of _______ states that all people have value and have the right to be accepted as unique individuals.
Philosophy
The philosophy of _______ states that all people have value and have the right to be accepted as unique individuals.
Prejudice
The philosophy of _______ states that all people have value and have the right to be accepted as unique individuals.
Cultural competence
The philosophy of _______ states that all people have value and have the right to be accepted as unique individuals.
Socioeconomic
The philosophy of _______ states that all people have value and have the right to be accepted as unique individuals.
Value system
The philosophy of _______ states that all people have value and have the right to be accepted as unique individuals.
Affluent
The philosophy of _______ states that all people have value and have the right to be accepted as unique individuals.
Individual worth
Patients from the _______ class may be accustomed to the best service or may resent interruptions in their lives caused by illness.
Cultural bias
Patients from the _______ class may be accustomed to the best service or may resent interruptions in their lives caused by illness.
Superstition
Patients from the _______ class may be accustomed to the best service or may resent interruptions in their lives caused by illness.
Philosophy
Patients from the _______ class may be accustomed to the best service or may resent interruptions in their lives caused by illness.
Prejudice
Patients from the _______ class may be accustomed to the best service or may resent interruptions in their lives caused by illness.
Cultural competence
Patients from the _______ class may be accustomed to the best service or may resent interruptions in their lives caused by illness.
Socioeconomic
Patients from the _______ class may be accustomed to the best service or may resent interruptions in their lives caused by illness.
Value system
Patients from the _______ class may be accustomed to the best service or may resent interruptions in their lives caused by illness.
Affluent
Patients from the _______ class may be accustomed to the best service or may resent interruptions in their lives caused by illness.
Individual worth
Making judgments about a person because of his or her culture is known as _______.
Cultural bias
Making judgments about a person because of his or her culture is known as _______.
Superstition
Making judgments about a person because of his or her culture is known as _______.
Philosophy
Making judgments about a person because of his or her culture is known as _______.
Prejudice
Making judgments about a person because of his or her culture is known as _______.
Cultural competence
Making judgments about a person because of his or her culture is known as _______.
Socioeconomic
Making judgments about a person because of his or her culture is known as _______.
Value system
Making judgments about a person because of his or her culture is known as _______.
Affluent
Making judgments about a person because of his or her culture is known as _______.
Individual worth
Each ________ class within a society has its own customs and standards of living,
Cultural bias
Each ________ class within a society has its own customs and standards of living,
Superstition
Each ________ class within a society has its own customs and standards of living,
Philosophy
Each ________ class within a society has its own customs and standards of living,
Prejudice
Each ________ class within a society has its own customs and standards of living,
Cultural competence
Each ________ class within a society has its own customs and standards of living,
Socioeconomic
Each ________ class within a society has its own customs and standards of living,
Value system
Each ________ class within a society has its own customs and standards of living,
Affluent
Each ________ class within a society has its own customs and standards of living,
Individual worth
_______ is a negative feeling or opinion toward a person or group based on race, gender, culture, or sexual preference.
Cultural bias
_______ is a negative feeling or opinion toward a person or group based on race, gender, culture, or sexual preference.
Superstition
_______ is a negative feeling or opinion toward a person or group based on race, gender, culture, or sexual preference.
Philosophy
_______ is a negative feeling or opinion toward a person or group based on race, gender, culture, or sexual preference.
Prejudice
_______ is a negative feeling or opinion toward a person or group based on race, gender, culture, or sexual preference.
Cultural competence
_______ is a negative feeling or opinion toward a person or group based on race, gender, culture, or sexual preference.
Socioeconomic
_______ is a negative feeling or opinion toward a person or group based on race, gender, culture, or sexual preference.
Value system
_______ is a negative feeling or opinion toward a person or group based on race, gender, culture, or sexual preference.
Affluent
_______ is a negative feeling or opinion toward a person or group based on race, gender, culture, or sexual preference.
Individual worth
_______ includes awareness of your own beliefs about and attitudes towards other cultures or groups and accepting others' cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles, even if different from yours.
Cultural bias
_______ includes awareness of your own beliefs about and attitudes towards other cultures or groups and accepting others' cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles, even if different from yours.
Superstition
_______ includes awareness of your own beliefs about and attitudes towards other cultures or groups and accepting others' cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles, even if different from yours.
Philosophy
_______ includes awareness of your own beliefs about and attitudes towards other cultures or groups and accepting others' cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles, even if different from yours.
Prejudice
_______ includes awareness of your own beliefs about and attitudes towards other cultures or groups and accepting others' cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles, even if different from yours.
Cultural competence
_______ includes awareness of your own beliefs about and attitudes towards other cultures or groups and accepting others' cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles, even if different from yours.
Socioeconomic
_______ includes awareness of your own beliefs about and attitudes towards other cultures or groups and accepting others' cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles, even if different from yours.
Value system
_______ includes awareness of your own beliefs about and attitudes towards other cultures or groups and accepting others' cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles, even if different from yours.
Affluent
_______ includes awareness of your own beliefs about and attitudes towards other cultures or groups and accepting others' cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles, even if different from yours.
Individual worth
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Have you ever felt judged by someone else because of a group to which you belong? Describe your experience.
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Accepting patients just as they are means that you

A) avoid judging them.
B) see them as unique individuals.
C) do not allow your initial feelings toward those who are different to interfere with serving them.
D) all of the above
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Consider the following situations. Describe your personal feelings about each and discuss how you could apply the philosophy of individual worth to each scenario.
A young woman breast-feeds her 2-year-old child while sitting in the waiting room of a clinic.
A hospitalized patient tells you that a group from his church is coming to do a "laying on of hands" for him.
A patient tells you, "I know why I got this cancer. It's my karma."
A 30-year-old man comes to the emergency room complaining of severe abdominal pain. Most of his body is covered with tattoos and he has several body piercings. He informs the staff that he does not have health insurance.
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What are some factors that all people have in common regardless of differences in background?
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Describe a time when you formed a first impression of someone, only to find out later that your first impression was incorrect.
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The poverty class, the middle class, and the affluent class are different ________ groups, each of which has its own customs, values, and interests.

A) cultural
B) racial
C) socioeconomic
D) financial
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One way to better understand a patient who seems different is to

A) provide the patient with more information about his or her condition.
B) try to see the situation as the patient sees it.
C) ask a coworker why the patient acts in a particular way.
D) research the patient's culture.
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A 10-year-old patient uses slang and profanity when talking to you even though she does not appear to be upset or angry. What is one possible explanation for her use of such language?
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Why is it important to use clear, understandable language when talking to patients from another culture?
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Deck 2: The Philosophy of Individual Worth
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What does the philosophy of personal worth mean for health care professionals?
Answers will vary. Sample answer: Health care professionals do not have the right to judge others who are of a different race, nationality, religion, sex, age, socioeconomic level, or lifestyle. The quality of service provided should be the same for all patients.
2
Write a sentence explaining the philosophy of individual worth.
Answers will vary. Sample Answer: The philosophy of individual worth is the belief that everyone, regardless of personal circumstances or personal qualities, has worth and is entitled to respect as a human being.
3
Which statement is consistent with the philosophy of individual worth?

A) "I dread checking on that Mr. B. He sure is weird."
B) "No wonder that woman has problems! She has six children, each fathered by a different man!"
C) "Why do you eat all that tofu? Can't you just order a hamburger?" (to a co-worker at lunch)
D) "That woman doesn't believe in vaccinating her children. She must not care what happens to them."
E) none of the above
none of the above
4
A subclass is a group within the larger society that is characterized by its own

A) language or dialect.
B) customs and traditions.
C) beliefs and values.
D) all of the above
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Explain why understanding your own beliefs and attitudes toward various cultural groups is an important step in developing cultural competence.
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Identify one group or subclass you belong to based on your religion, race, nationality, or economic level. Write one to two paragraphs explaining the primary values of this subgroup and how this subgroup differs from others.
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Match between columns
People who have little knowledge of the human body, health practices, and modern healthcare methods are likely to believe the _______ of their culture.
Cultural bias
People who have little knowledge of the human body, health practices, and modern healthcare methods are likely to believe the _______ of their culture.
Superstition
People who have little knowledge of the human body, health practices, and modern healthcare methods are likely to believe the _______ of their culture.
Philosophy
People who have little knowledge of the human body, health practices, and modern healthcare methods are likely to believe the _______ of their culture.
Prejudice
People who have little knowledge of the human body, health practices, and modern healthcare methods are likely to believe the _______ of their culture.
Cultural competence
People who have little knowledge of the human body, health practices, and modern healthcare methods are likely to believe the _______ of their culture.
Socioeconomic
People who have little knowledge of the human body, health practices, and modern healthcare methods are likely to believe the _______ of their culture.
Value system
People who have little knowledge of the human body, health practices, and modern healthcare methods are likely to believe the _______ of their culture.
Affluent
People who have little knowledge of the human body, health practices, and modern healthcare methods are likely to believe the _______ of their culture.
Individual worth
A person's _______ includes the beliefs, goals, and moral standards that he or she lives by.
Cultural bias
A person's _______ includes the beliefs, goals, and moral standards that he or she lives by.
Superstition
A person's _______ includes the beliefs, goals, and moral standards that he or she lives by.
Philosophy
A person's _______ includes the beliefs, goals, and moral standards that he or she lives by.
Prejudice
A person's _______ includes the beliefs, goals, and moral standards that he or she lives by.
Cultural competence
A person's _______ includes the beliefs, goals, and moral standards that he or she lives by.
Socioeconomic
A person's _______ includes the beliefs, goals, and moral standards that he or she lives by.
Value system
A person's _______ includes the beliefs, goals, and moral standards that he or she lives by.
Affluent
A person's _______ includes the beliefs, goals, and moral standards that he or she lives by.
Individual worth
To become an effective health care professional, it is necessary to practice the _______ of individual worth by treating all patients with respect regardless of their background or lifestyle.
Cultural bias
To become an effective health care professional, it is necessary to practice the _______ of individual worth by treating all patients with respect regardless of their background or lifestyle.
Superstition
To become an effective health care professional, it is necessary to practice the _______ of individual worth by treating all patients with respect regardless of their background or lifestyle.
Philosophy
To become an effective health care professional, it is necessary to practice the _______ of individual worth by treating all patients with respect regardless of their background or lifestyle.
Prejudice
To become an effective health care professional, it is necessary to practice the _______ of individual worth by treating all patients with respect regardless of their background or lifestyle.
Cultural competence
To become an effective health care professional, it is necessary to practice the _______ of individual worth by treating all patients with respect regardless of their background or lifestyle.
Socioeconomic
To become an effective health care professional, it is necessary to practice the _______ of individual worth by treating all patients with respect regardless of their background or lifestyle.
Value system
To become an effective health care professional, it is necessary to practice the _______ of individual worth by treating all patients with respect regardless of their background or lifestyle.
Affluent
To become an effective health care professional, it is necessary to practice the _______ of individual worth by treating all patients with respect regardless of their background or lifestyle.
Individual worth
The philosophy of _______ states that all people have value and have the right to be accepted as unique individuals.
Cultural bias
The philosophy of _______ states that all people have value and have the right to be accepted as unique individuals.
Superstition
The philosophy of _______ states that all people have value and have the right to be accepted as unique individuals.
Philosophy
The philosophy of _______ states that all people have value and have the right to be accepted as unique individuals.
Prejudice
The philosophy of _______ states that all people have value and have the right to be accepted as unique individuals.
Cultural competence
The philosophy of _______ states that all people have value and have the right to be accepted as unique individuals.
Socioeconomic
The philosophy of _______ states that all people have value and have the right to be accepted as unique individuals.
Value system
The philosophy of _______ states that all people have value and have the right to be accepted as unique individuals.
Affluent
The philosophy of _______ states that all people have value and have the right to be accepted as unique individuals.
Individual worth
Patients from the _______ class may be accustomed to the best service or may resent interruptions in their lives caused by illness.
Cultural bias
Patients from the _______ class may be accustomed to the best service or may resent interruptions in their lives caused by illness.
Superstition
Patients from the _______ class may be accustomed to the best service or may resent interruptions in their lives caused by illness.
Philosophy
Patients from the _______ class may be accustomed to the best service or may resent interruptions in their lives caused by illness.
Prejudice
Patients from the _______ class may be accustomed to the best service or may resent interruptions in their lives caused by illness.
Cultural competence
Patients from the _______ class may be accustomed to the best service or may resent interruptions in their lives caused by illness.
Socioeconomic
Patients from the _______ class may be accustomed to the best service or may resent interruptions in their lives caused by illness.
Value system
Patients from the _______ class may be accustomed to the best service or may resent interruptions in their lives caused by illness.
Affluent
Patients from the _______ class may be accustomed to the best service or may resent interruptions in their lives caused by illness.
Individual worth
Making judgments about a person because of his or her culture is known as _______.
Cultural bias
Making judgments about a person because of his or her culture is known as _______.
Superstition
Making judgments about a person because of his or her culture is known as _______.
Philosophy
Making judgments about a person because of his or her culture is known as _______.
Prejudice
Making judgments about a person because of his or her culture is known as _______.
Cultural competence
Making judgments about a person because of his or her culture is known as _______.
Socioeconomic
Making judgments about a person because of his or her culture is known as _______.
Value system
Making judgments about a person because of his or her culture is known as _______.
Affluent
Making judgments about a person because of his or her culture is known as _______.
Individual worth
Each ________ class within a society has its own customs and standards of living,
Cultural bias
Each ________ class within a society has its own customs and standards of living,
Superstition
Each ________ class within a society has its own customs and standards of living,
Philosophy
Each ________ class within a society has its own customs and standards of living,
Prejudice
Each ________ class within a society has its own customs and standards of living,
Cultural competence
Each ________ class within a society has its own customs and standards of living,
Socioeconomic
Each ________ class within a society has its own customs and standards of living,
Value system
Each ________ class within a society has its own customs and standards of living,
Affluent
Each ________ class within a society has its own customs and standards of living,
Individual worth
_______ is a negative feeling or opinion toward a person or group based on race, gender, culture, or sexual preference.
Cultural bias
_______ is a negative feeling or opinion toward a person or group based on race, gender, culture, or sexual preference.
Superstition
_______ is a negative feeling or opinion toward a person or group based on race, gender, culture, or sexual preference.
Philosophy
_______ is a negative feeling or opinion toward a person or group based on race, gender, culture, or sexual preference.
Prejudice
_______ is a negative feeling or opinion toward a person or group based on race, gender, culture, or sexual preference.
Cultural competence
_______ is a negative feeling or opinion toward a person or group based on race, gender, culture, or sexual preference.
Socioeconomic
_______ is a negative feeling or opinion toward a person or group based on race, gender, culture, or sexual preference.
Value system
_______ is a negative feeling or opinion toward a person or group based on race, gender, culture, or sexual preference.
Affluent
_______ is a negative feeling or opinion toward a person or group based on race, gender, culture, or sexual preference.
Individual worth
_______ includes awareness of your own beliefs about and attitudes towards other cultures or groups and accepting others' cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles, even if different from yours.
Cultural bias
_______ includes awareness of your own beliefs about and attitudes towards other cultures or groups and accepting others' cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles, even if different from yours.
Superstition
_______ includes awareness of your own beliefs about and attitudes towards other cultures or groups and accepting others' cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles, even if different from yours.
Philosophy
_______ includes awareness of your own beliefs about and attitudes towards other cultures or groups and accepting others' cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles, even if different from yours.
Prejudice
_______ includes awareness of your own beliefs about and attitudes towards other cultures or groups and accepting others' cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles, even if different from yours.
Cultural competence
_______ includes awareness of your own beliefs about and attitudes towards other cultures or groups and accepting others' cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles, even if different from yours.
Socioeconomic
_______ includes awareness of your own beliefs about and attitudes towards other cultures or groups and accepting others' cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles, even if different from yours.
Value system
_______ includes awareness of your own beliefs about and attitudes towards other cultures or groups and accepting others' cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles, even if different from yours.
Affluent
_______ includes awareness of your own beliefs about and attitudes towards other cultures or groups and accepting others' cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles, even if different from yours.
Individual worth
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Have you ever felt judged by someone else because of a group to which you belong? Describe your experience.
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Accepting patients just as they are means that you

A) avoid judging them.
B) see them as unique individuals.
C) do not allow your initial feelings toward those who are different to interfere with serving them.
D) all of the above
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Consider the following situations. Describe your personal feelings about each and discuss how you could apply the philosophy of individual worth to each scenario.
A young woman breast-feeds her 2-year-old child while sitting in the waiting room of a clinic.
A hospitalized patient tells you that a group from his church is coming to do a "laying on of hands" for him.
A patient tells you, "I know why I got this cancer. It's my karma."
A 30-year-old man comes to the emergency room complaining of severe abdominal pain. Most of his body is covered with tattoos and he has several body piercings. He informs the staff that he does not have health insurance.
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What are some factors that all people have in common regardless of differences in background?
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Describe a time when you formed a first impression of someone, only to find out later that your first impression was incorrect.
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The poverty class, the middle class, and the affluent class are different ________ groups, each of which has its own customs, values, and interests.

A) cultural
B) racial
C) socioeconomic
D) financial
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One way to better understand a patient who seems different is to

A) provide the patient with more information about his or her condition.
B) try to see the situation as the patient sees it.
C) ask a coworker why the patient acts in a particular way.
D) research the patient's culture.
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A 10-year-old patient uses slang and profanity when talking to you even though she does not appear to be upset or angry. What is one possible explanation for her use of such language?
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Why is it important to use clear, understandable language when talking to patients from another culture?
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