Cultural diversity in Australia is increasing dramatically. People in the medical field need to be aware of a range of cultural issues that will affect them in the workplace.

Medical Radiations 101C

 

Information, Literacy Review and Cultural Awareness

 

Cultural diversity in Australia is increasing dramatically.  People in the medical field need to be aware of a range of cultural issues that will affect them in the workplace.

Task

                              

• Find 2 journal articles discussing cultural issues in the clinical health environment, from 2 different cultures.  These may be about different racial or religious groups from any country, including Australia.

 

• Give a brief summary of both articles showing evidence of understanding (600words)

 

• Discuss the issues found in both articles in relation to your role as a Radiation Therapist or Radiographer.  How could these issues affect you in the workplace? (400 words)

 

• List at least 3 data bases you have searched and indicate in which database each reference was located

 

• Provide a full text hard copy of both articles

 

 Please make sure a School of Health Sciences Assignment Cover Sheet is attached to the front of your assignment and the hard copy is submitted via the school office.

 

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