Diversity And Health Assessments
Diversity And Health Assessments
In this Discussion, you will consider different socioeconomic,
spiritual, lifestyle, and other cultural factors that should be taken
into considerations when building a health history for patients
with diverse backgrounds.
Case 1
JC, an at-risk 86-year-old Asian male is physically and financially
dependent on his daughter, a single mother who has little time or
money for her father’s health needs. He has a hx of hypertension
(HTN), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), b12 deficiency,
and chronic prostatitis. He currently takes Lisinopril 10mg QD,
Prilosec 20mg QD, B12 injections monthly, and Cipro 100mg QD.
He comes to you for an annual exam and states “I came for my
annual physical exam, but do not want to be a burden to my
daughter.”
Case 2
TJ, a 32-year-old pregnant lesbian, is being seen for an annual
physical exam and has been having vaginal discharge. Her
pregnancy has been without complication thus far. She has been
receiving prenatal care from an obstetrician. She received sperm
from a local sperm bank. She is currently taking prenatal vitamins
and takes Tylenol over the counter for aches and pains on
occasion. She a strong family history of diabetes. Gravida 1; Para 0;
Abortions 0.