Caring for All Discriminating against patients of different racial or cultural backgrounds is against the law , but often it happens in healthcare settings , either intentionally or through lack of knowledge . Ensure all patients receive the care they deserve by being knowledgeable about their needs , treating them with respect , and advocating that others treat them with respect as well . Doing so improves care and promotes ethical behavior .
Ultimately , nurses must take action to create meaningful change . n
Shepherd , S . M ., Willis-Esqueda , C ., Paradies , Y ., Sivasubramaniam , D ., Sherwood , J ., Brockie , T . ( 2018 ). Racial and cultural minority experiences and perceptions of health care provision in a mid-western region . Int J Equity Health 17 : 33 .
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Georgia Reiner , MS , is a Risk Specialist for Nurses Service Organization ( NSO ) in the Healthcare Division of Aon ’ s Affinity Insurance Services , Inc . She earned a BS in Healthcare Policy and Administration from Penn State University , a certificate in Paralegal Studies from Villanova University and is a licensed property and casualty insurance producer . At NSO , she is responsible for educating healthcare professionals on professional liability issues and risk management strategies by creating informative risk management content , including self-assessment tools , newsletters , webinars , and claim reports .
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