Start by reading and following these instructions:
Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any
additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet
or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.
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For this assignment, please review the Case Scenario on page 112 and Case Scenario 1 on page 131
(Kersey-Matusiak, 2019). Reflect on your attitudes, beliefs, and practices as they apply to each case scenario.
This assignment requires you to address your personal feelings about culturally and linguistically appropriate
service and care for the terminally ill. Remember, answer these questions from your unique perspective, so
there is no right or wrong response. You must address each problem.
Read the following two Case Studies and answer the questions presented below.
1. Case Scenario: Mrs. Garcia is located in Chapter 6 on page 112.
Questions:
• Where are you on the Cultural Competency Staircase regarding this patient’s language and culture? How will
you progress to the next level? (Review Chapter 1 and the Staircase Model in Kersey-Matusiak textbook).
• What knowledge do you need to have about this patient, including cultural/language needs, to provide this
patient with culturally sensitive care?
• What would you personally do to address the needs of this patient?
• What resources do you need, and how would you obtain them?
• What cultural assessment model would you plan to use to assess this patient?