Multicultural Health

Multicultural Medicine Proactive interventions need to be developed and / or strengthened, taking into account economic costs and health costs including human suffering. This preventive effort can be augmented by training, nurses, doctors, and other appropriate aid specialists. Health is defined as physical, mental, social well-being, illness-free condition and other abnormal conditions. This is not a static condition, permanent change and adaptation to stress leads to homeostasis (Mosby's Medical and Nursing Dictionary, 1994 p).

In our evolving multicultural society, health care professionals need to realize that applying traditional Western medical practices only may no longer be suitable for many patients and families. Medical experts must have a sense and sensitivity to various cultural practices and spiritual beliefs that shape family life. This should include beliefs and traditions of death and death. Consider the personal needs and personal preferences of parents / carers, taking cultural factors into account. These may change depending on their traditional culture and religious practice. Asking families about their preferences and rituals helps providers understand their individual needs and reduce the possibilities of stereotypes.

For various medical needs and languages, multicultural society poses many challenges to achieve health equality. Because health care professionals face the greatest risk of health differences, we need to pay close attention to individuals in different groups. Different groups face discrimination, fewer resources, and potential accessibility and understanding of existing health care resources may be lacking. Health services in multicultural societies are rarely used due to cultural and language barriers. This is a concept of culturally appropriate care, proved to be most beneficial when careing individuals in different groups.