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
in treating thyroid cancer compared to surgery, but ultimately respect the patient's decision to try herbal remedies first. Jordan could also offer to work with a traditional healer or integrate the herbal remedies with traditional medical treatments to create a comprehensive plan for the patient's care. By respecting the patient's cultural beliefs and preferences, Jordan can establish trust and ensure that the patient is an active participant in their own medical treatment.
