Culture and OT

Many people may not see the importance of learning about culture in the healthcare field; however, it can have a huge impact on how a patient is treated. It is easy to dismiss a person as rude or ignorant if we don't understand their culture. In addition, people from other countries may have universal healthcare or may not have any access to healthcare.  This means, if they are visiting the U.S. they may or may not need to be informed more in depth on their options for healthcare.

The more I've immersed myself in other cultures, the more I have learned that people on Earth are all more alike than different.  We all want to be liked and respected. As a healthcare professional, it is important to treat everyone the same no matter the person's race, ethnicity, or culture. It's also important to be open-minded and understanding of people who behave differently than ourselves. We were all born into this world as innocent babies and our genetics and the world has shaped us into the people we are today.