I JUST WANT TO GO HOME
This resource focuses on cultural competence, chronic disease and end-of-life issues. It highlights issues around end-of-life care and their implications for person-centred care and interprofessional collaborative practice. The scenario tells the story of Mr Barry, a 55 year old Aboriginal man from the Pilbara, who has been admitted to hospital with end-stage renal failure. Due to distance, he has no family present and he is unhappy, disengaged and confused. Mr Barry and the health care team also have conflicting opinions regarding his long-term medical management. The hospital’s Aboriginal Liaison Officer works with Mr Barry and the team to help them understand each other and help Mr Barry receive optimal care.
Acknowledgment: Cobie Rudd (and team), Edith Cowan University. Funded by Health Workforce Australia.
HE’S NOT FROM HERE
This resource focuses on cultural competence and self-awareness, and their implications for patient safety and interprofessional collaborative practice. The scenario tells the story of Mr Izadparast is a 55 year old man who migrated from Iran with his family two years ago. Mr Izadparast has been having stomach pain, diarrhoea and weight loss and his son has brought him to the ED. The examining physician has ordered a CT scan to aid in Mr Izadparast’s diagnosis. Mr Izadparast does not speak English, but his son is with him and accompanies him to the radiology department where the care he receives is insensitive to his life experiences and cultural needs.
Acknowledgment: Cobie Rudd (and team), Edith Cowan University. Funded by Health Workforce Australia.