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THIS EPISODE is about Cultural Awareness. Irina Varlan speaks to two clinicians who have an interest in this area, as they cover important issues such as:
- How to approach culure conversations, and what language to use when discussing.
- Important principles to bear in mind.
- By way of example, there will be a focus on Muslim patients fasting in Ramadhan.
- And a vareity of other points worth knowing about different cultures and approaches we can use
Special thanks to our guest speakers:
- Dr Margaret Abbott, Health inequality lead for Nottingham City & GP;
- Farheen Jessa- was a Psych pharmacist at Notts HC trust with an interest in the stigma attached to mental health in the Asian community.
Useful links:
- Elearning for health Cultural awareness training modules: https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/438885
- Government Migrant Health website: Migrant health guide - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
- Diabetes Uk Diabetes and Ramadan | Fasting | Diabetes UK
- BMJ infographic about things to consider in Ramadan (not just diabetes) Ramadan fasting with existing conditions | The BMJ
- British Islamic Medical Association advice on various topics: Advice | British Islamic Medical Association (britishima.org)
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