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[Kulturelle Kompetenz in der klinischen Ethik]
Jan Schürmann1, Susanne Martina Schmidt1, Manuel Trachsel1,2
1Abteilung Klinische Ethik, Universitätsspital Basel (USB) und Universitäre Psychiatrische Kliniken Basel (UPK); Institut für Bio- und Medizinethik (IBMB), Universität Basel, Basel, Schweiz.
Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique
|October 19, 2023
Summary
Cultural factors significantly impact healthcare, potentially causing moral conflicts. This study explores how clinical ethicists can provide culturally competent support to address these challenges effectively.
Area of Science:
- Medical Ethics
- Cultural Competence in Healthcare
- Bioethics
Context:
- Patient care is influenced by diverse cultural backgrounds, including language, values, and migration experiences.
- These influences can lead to moral problems and conflicts within healthcare settings.
- Requests for clinical ethics support services arise from these cross-cultural challenges.
Purpose:
- To examine the role of clinical ethicists in addressing culturally influenced moral issues in healthcare.
- To define the characteristics of a culturally competent clinical ethics support service.
- To derive recommendations for culturally competent ethical support.
Summary:
- The paper reflects on the intricate relationship between culture and ethics in medicine.
- It discusses the principles of culturally competent medical ethics.
- Recommendations are formulated for enhancing the cultural competence of clinical ethics support.
Impact:
- Provides a framework for understanding and managing cultural diversity in ethical dilemmas.
- Aims to improve the quality and equity of healthcare by addressing cultural nuances.
- Offers practical guidance for clinical ethicists and healthcare institutions.
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