What are some cultural considerations that a social worker should keep in mind when addressing advanced care directives with patients?
What will be an ideal response?
For the LGBT population, same-sex marriage is not recognized in all states, creating barriers to the disclosure of medical information and blocking the medical decision making of a same-sex partner of a patient; Many Latino cultures perceive it as very inappropriate to talk about bad things in the future and tempting fate; Many Korean Americans and Hispanic Americans prefer not to be informed of a terminal prognosis; In China and other Asian countries, it is customary for the physician to inform the family but not the patient of a terminal prognosis.
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under age 18 and __________ were responsible for child care. a) nearly one-quarter b) nearly half c) nearly three-quarters d) nearly 100%
Which of the following regarding baby boomers and marriage is true?
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A) to help clients enact their preferred realities and identities. B) to help clients reduce the symptoms of their presenting problem. C) to help clients find ways to communicate congruently. D) to help clients increase their sense of agency in their lives.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false