14/11/2024
«ជឿគេ ជាជាងជឿពេទ្យ»
The Influence of Neighbor Beliefs
This case highlighted the powerful impact of local beliefs on medical decisions. The mother, influenced by her neighbors who warned that metallic implants could cause lasting problems, kept crying whenever we discussed the recommended metallic implant for her child’s femoral fracture.
Despite our thorough explanations and reassurances regarding the implant’s safety and importance for recovery, the family was hesitant to trust the expertise of our medical team and charitable hospital.
With the compassionate support of our social workers, we patiently reassured them, emphasizing that our treatment plan was solely in the child’s best interest.
After much discussion, the family finally understood and accepted the treatment, realizing that this intervention was necessary for their child’s successful recovery and long-term well-being.
Lesson learned
1. Cultural beliefs
2. Patient-Centre Communication
3. Social Worker’s Role
4. Balancing Judgment and Concern
5. Patience and Empathy
