Case 4

Patient
Mrs. Amina Farouk, 45-year-old female

Clinical Scenario

Mrs. Farouk has chronic back pain and was referred for physical therapy. She expresses discomfort with certain treatments that involve physical touch due to cultural and religious beliefs. She prefers home-based exercises but is not making progress.

Ethical Dilemma

How should the healthcare team adjust care to respect cultural beliefs while striving for effective outcomes?

Discussion Questions

What alternatives can be explored collaboratively among the team?
How do bias and assumptions affect treatment planning?

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