As a health professional it is important to be aware of, open to, and respectful of a patient’s cultural beliefs and practices. Cultural considerations that are important to remember while interviewing Ms. Li who is Asian American would be the incorporation of extended family, patient privacy, and Asian folk medicine and philosophies. Family is a major influence on the Asian American culture, many times family wishes are placed at higher priority than the patient themselves. The eldest male family member is usually the decision maker (Edelman, Kudzma, & Mandle, 2014). Family should be acknowledged and incorporated into the interview if the patient consents. Language barrier with the patient and family should be taken into consideration. If needed, a translator should be present during the interview to ensure effective communication. It is important to keep in mind that Ms. Li may perceive certain health topics to be private and may be reluctant to openly discussing it with a health care provider. If this is the case, assessment should be performed to the best ability while maintaining respect and ensuring that the patient is comfortable. Asian folk medicine and philosophies such as acupuncture, herbs, meditation, and massage are incorporated into health practices (Edelman et al., 2014). These all should be taken into consideration when caring for and developing a course of treatment for Ms. Li.

The Abuse Assessment Screen (AAS) is a screening tool used by healthcare professionals to assess if a patient is experiencing Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). This assessment screening allows for healthcare providers to revise and utilize as needed. The universal assessment can be translated into seven languages, allowing for it to be applied to a wide variety of patients. The assessment allows for providers to approach the topic at ease so the patient doesn’t believe they are being singled out. If the patient answers yes to any of the presented questions, a thorough assessment should be performed (Jarvis, C., 2016). If indeed abuse is discovered, protocol for your specific state and facility should be followed, and it should be reported to proper authorities. Maintaining the safety of the patient should take priority.

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