Overview
Cultural safety in health services is a vital approach that ensures patients from diverse backgrounds feel respected and understood. It goes beyond mere cultural competence by focusing on the patient's experience and the safety of their cultural identity within healthcare settings. By recognizing an...
Key Terms
Example: A nurse learns about the cultural practices of a patient’s background.
Example: Providing resources to underserved communities.
Example: Involving patients in decision-making about their treatment.
Example: Language differences or health literacy issues.
Example: A doctor who speaks multiple languages to accommodate diverse patients.
Example: Displaying multilingual signs in a clinic.
Related Topics
Health Disparities
Study of differences in health outcomes among different population groups.
intermediatePatient Advocacy
The act of supporting and representing patients' rights and needs in healthcare.
intermediateCultural Humility
An approach that emphasizes self-reflection and lifelong learning about other cultures.
advancedKey Concepts
Cultural AwarenessPatient-Centered CareHealth EquityCommunication