1. Microaggression is a statement, action, or incident regardedas an instance of indirect, subtle, or unintentional discriminationagainst members of a marginalized group such as a racial or ethnicminority. Jenny is a White nurse practitioner at a large communityhospital. She was educated at one of the best nursing programs in alarge urban city and she prides herself on being fair and equal toall her patients. She turned down many jobs at private hospitalsbecause they did not have a diverse clientele. One day Jenny isworking with a Hispanic patient who speaks with a heavy accent.Becoming a little frustrated Jenny asked the patient to speakslower and clearer because she does not understand Mexican verywell. The patient becomes visibly upset and becomes very short withhis answers. When the session is over the patient leaves the room,angrily speaking to himself in Spanish. Jenny didn’t understand whythe patient was angry, and from that point on avoided working withHispanic patients. What microaggression did the patient encounter?Which microaggression dilemma do you believe he experienced? Why?What kind of racist is Jenny? Provide and analyze moremicroagression situations you have encountered in your life.
2. A physical therapy organization serves a diverse community inthe inner city of Boston which consists of African American, CapeVerdean, and Hispanic members. The physical therapists, of whichthe majority are White, are concerned because they know littleabout the cultures of the groups with which they are working. Whatshould be an important step for physical therapists in terms ofpreparing to receive cultural competence training?
3. A physical therapy office in \"Little Haiti\" in Miami isclosed due to lack of funds. All patient appointments are routed toa nearby hospital's physical therapy department in which thepredominant population served is Cuban. What steps do you believethe department has to take to meet the needs of the patients from aculturally competent perspective?
