HCR 210 Lecture Notes - Intercultural Competence, Triage, Altered Level Of Consciousness
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Hcr 210: 8-29-2022 values and moral development and. What are beliefs: what a person thinks is true; assumptions about the world, ex: americans believe everyone has the chance to become successful if they work hard. What are values: what a person or culture thinks is important; shapes the standards to guide one"s actions, judgements, and attitudes, ex: americans have values in fairness, hard work, and monetary success. Covert values: implicitly transmitted via expectations and implied through verbal and non- verbal behaviors. Overt values: explicitly communicated through written or public discourse; seen in policies, standards, and legislation. What are morals: principles that guide how individuals should act in society; determine right versus wrong, ex: americans find it immoral to treat someone unfairly. Cultural sensitivity: being open to learning about other cultures. Cultural competence: understanding of the diverse cultures; ability to deliver culturally appropriate and specifically tailored healthcare care to patients.