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Case Study Questions
1. Leticia has a rather long name. What is her married name? What is the family name of her father? What is the family name of her mother?
2. What might you do to build a trusting relationship with Leticia before giving her health advice?
3. Which advantages might there be in visiting Leticia in her home?
4. Which disadvantages might there be in visiting Leticia in her home?
5. What do you think has caused the rashes on Leticia's arms and legs?
6. Would you encourage or discourage Leticia from using eucalyptus on the rashes?
7. Would you encourage her to take antibiotic and herbal medicine recommended by the curandera along with the hypoglycemic prescription?
8.What do you think might happen if you advised Leticia to refrain from taking the antibiotic and herbal medicine recommended by the curandera along with the hypoglycemic prescription?
9. How might you help Leticia integrate the care recommended by the physician and curandera?
10. Would you discourage Leticia from seeing the curandera completely?
11. Leticia tells you that she does not want to lose any more weight because her husband likes her being "stout." She eats a "traditional" Panamanian diet, which is high in fat but replete with fresh fruits and vegetables. Which dietary recommendations would you make to negotiate an acceptable weight and still maintain control of her diabetes?
12. If Leticia agrees to be admitted to a hospital for treatment, would she be admitted to a Social Security hospital or a Ministry of Health hospital?