Learning Activities

The following learning activities will help you to explore this case in greater depth and see how an understanding of cultural and religious values can affect medical decisions and disease management in a real life clinical situation.

Activity 1: The Inside Story
Rivka, her mom, and Ana the social worker approach this situation from totally different perspectives. This activity will enable you to gain insight into the perspectives and thoughts of each of these individuals.

 

Activity 2: Predicting Potential Impacts
In this activity you will be challenged to analyze various views or behaviors (“conditions”) and predict possible consequences these may have.

 

Activity 3: Understanding the Big Picture
In this activity you will continue your interaction with Mrs. Cohen, Rivka and Ana the social worker. The goal of this activity is to focus on how good questions can elicit important information about this family’s religious beliefs.

 

Activity 4: Exploring Interventions
In this activity you will participate in a simulated team meeting with your colleagues to explore possible interventions in the Rivka Cohen case. Skill in cultural competence includes choosing appropriate interventions that incorporate the religious beliefs of patients.

After you have completed the content for this lesson you can take the quiz to finish the Rivka case story about the impact of religious beliefs on healthcare.