J Pract Nurs. 1999 Dec; 49(4): 16-20; quiz 21-4.

Developing cultural sensitivity. When your client is Filipino American.

Vance AR, Davidhizar R.

East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA.

A nurse caring for a Filipino patient must keep in mind what is known about the patient's cultural background so that culturally appropriate care can be provided. While many persons with Filipino background appear well assimilated into the cultural mainstream of the United States when illness occurs it is very likely that behavior will have some basis in the individual's cultural heritage.