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"Cultural competency is a
part of the “art of medicine, characterized by
awareness, sensitivity, respect and understanding of differences
that patients
seeking
healthcare may have."
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Cultural competency
Cultural competency is a part of the “art of medicine, characterized by
awareness, sensitivity, respect and understanding of differences that patients
seeking healthcare may have."
Cultural competency requires that the provider be aware and knowledgeable about
the following:
- Illness and disease vary across cultures
- Belief systems and attitudes about health, healing and disease are diverse.
- Cultural attitudes affect patient- doctor relationships
- All aspects of culture are not uniformly expressed or shared within
groups
Higher Risks Populations:
Hypertension
Risk factors are higher among racial and ethnic minorities. These populations
also tend to develop symptoms at an earlier age and are less likely to be
treated.
Cardiovascular Disease
Risk factors are higher among ethnic minority women
than most other women
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