NASW Code of Ethics and Diversity & Cultural Competence  statements

To prepare for this Discussion,  review this week’s resources including the assigned case study. Then,  consider the NASW Code of Ethics and Diversity & Cultural Competence  statements. Think about your personal multicultural awareness, cultural  tolerance, and cultural competence.

Post a description of the  cultural factors that you might consider in providing service to the  individual and family described in the case. Explain the course of  action a medical social worker should take to address the cultural  issues illustrated in the case. Be sure to support your statement by  referring to the National Association of Social Workers standards or  recommendations. Explain two cultural factors that  might challenge you when working with a patient and his or her family  who belong to a different culture than yours. Explain measures you might  consider to enhance your cultural competence.

Gehlert, S., & Browne, T. (Eds.). (2012). Handbook of health social work (2nd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Chapter 11, “Religion, Spirituality, Health, and Social Work” (pp. 263–290)

Hodge, D. R., & Limb, G. E. (2010). Conducting spiritual assessments with Native Americans: Enhancing cultural competency in social work practice courses. Journal of Social Work Education, 46(2), 265–284.
Note: Retrieved from Walden Library databases.

Office of Minority Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. (n.d.). National standards for culturally and linguistically appropriate services (CLAS) in health and healthcare. Retrieved July 19, 2019, from https://thinkculturalhealth.hhs.gov/assets/pdfs/EnhancedNationalCLASStandards.pdf
 

Seipel, A., & Way, I. (2013). Culturally competent social work practice with Latino clients [Online]. The New Social Worker. Retrieved from http://www.socialworker.com/home/Feature_Articles/Ethics/Culturally_Competent_Social_Work_Practice_With_Latino_Clients/

Acevedo, V. (2008). Cultural competence in a group intervention designed for Latino patients living with HIV/AIDS. Health Social Work, 33(2), 111–120.
Note: Retrieved from Walden Library databases.

Diamond, D., Sytsma, S., Dreger, A., & Wilson, B. (2003). Case study: Culture clash involving intersex. The Hastings Center Report, 33(4), 12–14.
Note: Retrieved from Walden Library databases.

Working with children and adolescents: The case of Claudia. (2014). In Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen S. M. (Eds.). Social work case studies: Concentration year (pp. 13–15, 99–101). Baltimore, MD: Laureate Publishing. [VitalSource e-reader]