1. Shortly before Josefina’s grandmother passed away, her family gathered to make some decisions about how best to take care of her. The family members eventually decided to bring Josefina’s grandmother home from the hospital and take care of her where she would be most comfortable. Describe the three approaches to medical treatment and identify the approach that best describes Josefina’s family’s actions.

2.
Compare and contrast the different approaches to American medicine associated with structural functionalism and conflict theory. What are the strengths and weaknesses of each approach?

3.
How does the story of Lia Lee illustrate the problem of health-care providers who have not developed cultural competence?