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Running head: PALLIATIVE CARE PRACTICEPalliative Care PracticeName of student:Name of university:Author note:
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PALLIATIVE CARE PRACTICE1The Maori population is a diverse group known to face various challenges in healthcare,the most important one being linked to cultural differences. The present essay discusses theimportance of culture in care provided to Maori clients and family in palliative and end of lifecare that contributes to better quality of life and dying. According to Gott et al., (2017) the perceptions of Maori individuals related to illness,death, grieving and healing revolve around the notions of balance, harmony and unity.Individuals from the Maori population are in need of a culturally safe environment that enablesshared, free and open expression of sorrow and grief, related to death. The isolation and distressthat individuals suffer from are to be addressed through comfort and warmth. While providingpalliative care to the Maori population it is necessary to have an approach that is aligned withthat of the client. This includes a thorough understanding of the cultural differences related to thedying process. Considering the cultural beliefs of the Maori population ensures that patient-centeredmedicines are provided. This is of much importance in cross-cultural consultations as thechances of misunderstandings and misconceptions are high. Acknowledgement of culturalconventions ensures that the client is provided with a safe environment (Oetzel et al., 2015). Thecommon grounds for cross-cultural misunderstandings are those related to spirituality, authority,physical contact, communication styles, gender differences and family. Research indicates thatthe Maori population gives importance to the emotional, social and spiritual attributes related todeath. Thus palliative care given to such clients has to have emotional support as the coreelement (Simpson et al., 2015). Compassionate care to be given has to be driven by action valuesof sharing, receiving and caring. Culture provides the clients with a sense of belonging. Further,it is the way in which they engage with dying and bereavement.
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