Jordan is an oncologist who has just diagnosed a patient with an aggressive thyroid cancer. She believes that the patient’s best chance for recovery is if Jordan performs surgery to remove his thyroid. Because Jordan’s patient is a member of a culture who does not believe in surgical intervention, he asks her if he might try some traditional herbal remedies before he submits to a surgery. How can Jordan show respect for her patient’s culture as she answers this question? (1 point) Responses Jordan should tell the patient that there is no time and the surgery is necessary. Jordan should tell the patient that there is no time and the surgery is necessary. Jordan should ask the patient if he would like to die because that’s what will happen. Jordan should ask the patient if he would like to die because that’s what will happen. Jordan could agree to let the patient try their preferred option first, but for a limited time. Jordan could agree to let the patient try their preferred option first, but for a limited time. Jordan could give the patient statistics on the efficacy of herbal remedies. Jordan could give the patient statistics on the efficacy of herbal remedies.
Jordan can show respect for her patient’s culture by acknowledging and respecting the patient's beliefs and preferences. She can explain the urgency of the situation and the potential benefits of surgery, while also discussing the potential risks and benefits of traditional herbal remedies. Jordan can offer to support the patient in trying the herbal remedies for a limited time, while also emphasizing the importance of timely medical intervention. By being open to the patient's beliefs and preferences, while also providing medical expertise and guidance, Jordan can show respect for her patient's culture in this difficult situation.
