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Denise Smith: A 41‐Year‐Old Caucasian Woman with Asthma
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Denise Smith: A 41‐Year‐Old Caucasian Woman with Asthma

John Paul Sánchez, Nelson Felix Sánchez and Ana Núñez
Achieving Cultural Competency
10 Apr 2009

Abstract

behavior modification ‐ smoking cessation, among marginalized groups Caucasian woman with asthma Efficacy of smoking cessation intervention among special populations prevalence ‐ homophobia and presumed heterosexism shortness of breath and wheezing
This chapter contains sections titled: What are the issues surrounding the misidentification of this patient? What are the implications of misidentification on development of rapport with a patient and a perceived sense of safety in a health care setting? How should the office staff have responded to rectify this problem? What is important to understand about Ms. Smith's community? Why does Ms. Smith feel like she is being “judged?” What are some of the challenges that may make it more difficult for Ms. Smith, as a lesbian woman, to quit smoking? What can Ms. Smith do and how can the physicians help motivate her behavior change? References

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This publication has contributed to the advancement of the following goals:

#5 Gender Equality
#3 Good Health and Well-Being

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