ALEJANDRO FLORES

Case 1: Alejandro Flores

Assignment:

1. How do Senor Flores, Senora Flores and Dr. Jean view this situation from totally different perspectives?

2. Why might Senora Flores have chosen to consult an espiritista rather than call the clinic when Alejandro was not getting better?

3. Which of the normative cultural values described in the Lecture might apply to Alejandro's case?

Case 1: Alejandro Flores

Introduction

The importance of normative values plays a vital role in this case. The Flores family, especially Senora Flores, holds these values close to her heart. Many factors influence the decisions regarding medical conditions in Latino families. There are differing ...