Ask the Specialist: Larrakia, Tiwi & Yolngu stories to inspire better healthcare

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7. Perspectives on health and well-being

Some Aboriginal patients may have a different perspective on health compared to the western biomedical approach which underpins mainstream healthcare delivery. A culturally safe health professional has an awareness of differing worldviews and also reflects on their own culture and how they can change. In the final episode in this series, you’ll gain insights into Aboriginal perspectives on health and sickness.

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  1. Get to know your patient

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  2. Communicating with your patient

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  3. Communicating with interpreters and your patient

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  4. Patient centred care

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  5. Informed consent

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  6. Recognising and addressing racism