Folk healing practice discussion

Folk healing practice discussion

Cultural Comptetence

OPTION 1

(1) How do you define what does it means to give culturally competent care? Using the following resources, discuss in 300 words what it means to be culturally competent and how it applies to cultures discussed throughout this course. REPLY TO THIS THREAD.

http://consultants.kaiserpermanente.org/info_assets/mercer/pdf/TIHP_CulturallyCompetentCare_Natl.pdf

http://www.apa.org/gradpsych/2010/09/culturally-competent.aspx

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Culturally Competent Care

            Culturally competent care entails healthcare services that pay attention to patients’ unique social and cultural needs. The outlook implies that cultural competent medical services adapt to the different needs of populations.

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