NURS1003 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Intercultural Competence
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Cultural competence is a problematic term and a contested term, cultural competence is only possible when cultural security and cultural safety are part of normal practice. Cultural competence: a set of behaviours, attitudes, policies and structures that enables the healthcare system to deliver the highest quality care to patients regardless of race, ethnicity, culture or language proficiency . To respond to current and projected demographic changes. To eliminate long-standing disparities in health status. To meet legislative, regulatory and accreditation mandate. To gain a competitive edge in the marketplace. To decrease the likelihood of liability/malpractice claims. Medical dominance can make achieving culturally informed care difficult: Silo practices (disciplines working in isolation, rather than inter- professionally) Cultural safety: the acknowledgement by health professionals and organisations of the need to provide services in a manner appropriate to all members of a diverse population.
