Which interview question demonstrates cultural competency when conducting an admis-sion interview for a Jewish patient being admitted for severe depression?
a. "Is there a history of depression in your family?"
b. "Do you find comfort in your religious beliefs?"
c. "Has been being Jewish contributed to your depression?"
d. "How has your family responded to you since you have been depressed?"
ANS: D
Every cultural group has traditions and beliefs about the acceptance of mental illness and the ability and willingness to trust health care providers. Members of the Jewish community gen-erally view severe mental illness as a stigma. The other options do not directly address this culturally stigma.
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