Across
- 2. Process of gathering information about a patient’s cultural needs
- 3. Personal or cultural views about causes of illness and treatment
- 6. A misleading term when cultural barriers impact care
- 7. Communication expressed through gestures, eye contact, and silence
- 9. Method where patient repeats information to confirm understanding
- 11. A trained professional used to accurately translate medical information
- 12. Exchange of verbal and nonverbal information, ideas, and feelings
- 15. How the body processes medications and substances
- 16. Genetic and physiological differences affecting health
- 17. Ability to understand and use health information
- 19. Beliefs about control over health, illness, and outcomes
- 20. Protection of patient information and privacy
Down
- 1. Often mislabeled issue when cultural differences affect adherence
- 4. The structure and roles within a family or community
- 5. Cultural patterns related to food choices and preparation
- 8. The sense of ownership over a personal or physical area
- 10. A person’s perception of time as fixed or flexible
- 13. System where decision-making authority is based on rank or role
- 14. The physical distance a person prefers between themselves and others
- 18. Use of nontraditional methods like herbs or prayer