Topic choice #2: Culture and Medical Emergencies

Choose a cultural heritage or ethnicity that differs from what is considered traditionally “American” and research the medical practices or issues related to it.
Discuss the characteristics and medical practices of those within the culture.
Consider that a person from that culture is now living in the United States. Describe specific challenges which may arise during a serious medical emergency or health crisis.
What does current research reveal about the proper attitudes or actions needed to provide therapeutic communication to these patients? (Include citations for scholarly references that support this)