Abstract
Bioethics is a cross-discipline area of study that reaches across treatment areas such as stem cell treatment, use of AI, and prolongation of life, quality vs quantity of life, among so many others. Multi-cultural bioethics in health care needs the consideration of both community members and health care providers as part of improving treatment that is in line with the individual values of the patient. Using pain as an exemplar case, this paper examines the key bioethics concepts to consider related to advancing treatment in both patients and providers. Pain is a multi-dimensional experience that integrates physical, social, psychological, and spiritual components into the individual patient pain experience. By exploring how cultural dimensions impact this experience, we can better understand how to ethically consider patients in treatment and develop more targeted patient treatment approaches. By engaging the community in how to explore bioethics concepts, health providers can better engage patients in bioethics discussions that identifies goals, cultural, and personal values that may impact their care. These steps can bridge boundaries to address the complex social issue of culturally responsive healthcare.
Presenters
Amy WachholtzDirector of Clinical Psychology; Director of Clinical Psychopharmacology; Professor, Psychology, University of Colorado Denver, Colorado, United States
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
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KEYWORDS
Healthcare, Bioethics, Multicultural
