Sometimes, we are tempted to distance ourselves from an ill loved one for the sake of our own survival and sanity. a. In cultures to which you belong, how are people expected to behave when

Manager Project /Case Perspective
Define the following: You may use your textbook or through your research online.
Burden of care
Caregiving
Individualistic cultures (definition and examples)
Collectivistic cultures (definition and examples)
Cultural Competence
Caregiving
Answer the following questions:
1. Sometimes, we are tempted to distance ourselves from an ill loved one for the sake of
our own survival and sanity.
a. In cultures to which you belong, how are people expected to behave when a
friend becomes seriously ill
b. When a family member needs extensive care
c. Is it considered selfish to walk away or to expect something in return?
2. Management of health and illness is often a collaborative, coordinated activity between
the patient and his/her support network.
a. How can a person’s support network help a patient cope with a health crisis?
b. What have you done to help a friend or family member to cope with a health
crisis?
3. Do you think that people from collectivistic and individualistic cultures have different
expectations and obligations about supporting loved ones during health crises? If so,
what are those differences and why?