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Jeanine Suurmond1, Katja Lanting1,2, Xanthe de Voogd1
1Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam University Medical Centres, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Medical Teacher
|October 19, 2020
Summary
Physicians need guidance on culturally sensitive palliative care for aging migrants and ethnic minorities. This study offers twelve practical tips for medical teachers to improve education on this vital topic.
Area of Science:
- Geriatrics
- Medical Education
- Palliative Care
Background:
- The aging global population necessitates increased palliative care services.
- Older migrants and ethnic minorities have unique palliative care needs often unmet.
- Medical educators feel unprepared to teach culturally sensitive palliative care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide practical guidance for teaching culturally sensitive palliative care.
- To support medical teachers and curriculum designers in educating students.
- To address the specific needs of older migrants and ethnic minorities in palliative care.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on palliative care and cultural sensitivity.
- Incorporation of practical teaching experiences.
- Development of twelve actionable tips for educators.
Main Results:
- Twelve practical tips for teaching culturally sensitive palliative care have been formulated.
- Guidance is provided for curriculum development and implementation.
- The tips aim to enhance physician preparedness in this area.
Conclusions:
- Effective teaching strategies are crucial for preparing physicians.
- Culturally sensitive palliative care education is essential for diverse aging populations.
- These tips offer a framework for improving medical student education in palliative care.
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