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Healthy Aging and Ethnogeriatrics

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Respectful Nonverbal Communication

Older Asian Indian immigrants may be more accustomed to a paternalistic medical system in which the physician determines the care plan and makes the decisions. This premise does not apply to younger Asian Indian immigrants and more acculturated second- and third-generation Asian Indian Americans, who are more familiar with the patient-centered, customer-oriented model of modern biomedicine.

An Effective Approach

tips iconAn approach that works well with all Asian Indian Americans is using a tenor that is warm, respectful, and assured, and then tailoring specifics to suit the decision-making styles of individual patients and families. This approach is appropriate for both older adults who may still prefer the physician to make important decisions and for the younger generations who may prefer to take charge of their care plan. With regards to communication about health issues, most Asian Indians prefer a family-centered approach. Older adults and their children often prefer not to disclose negative information to patients because they may worry that the truth may take away hope and increase suffering.

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Asian Indian American

  • Description
  • Learning Objectives
  • Introduction and Overview
    • Demographics
    • Patterns of Immigration
    • Language and Culture
    • Religion and Philosophy
  • Patterns of Health Risk
    • Consanguinity
    • Dietary Practices
    • Other Health Problems
    • Cardiovascular Disease
    • Diabetes Mellitus
    • Musculoskeletal Disorders
    • Dementia
    • Nutrient Deficiency
    • Cancer
    • Common Misconceptions

Culturally Appropriate Care

  • Fund of Knowledge
    • Common Cultural Beliefs
    • Other Cultural Beliefs and Rituals
  • Assessment
    • Formality of Address
    • Nonverbal Communication
    • Gender Issues
  • Delivery of Care
    • Approaches to Decision Making
    • Disclosure and Consent
    • Modesty
    • Inpatient Care
    • End-of-Life Issues

Access & Utilization

  • Accessibility Barriers
  • Home Remedies
  • Preventive Care
  • Advance Health Care Directives

Learning Resources

  • Instructional Strategies
    • Case Study 1
    • Case Study 2
    • Case Study 3
  • Student Evaluation
  • List of References
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  • Glossary
  • Interview Strategies
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