Cultural Diversity

Culture

"Culture refers to norms and practices of a particular group that are learned and shared and guide thinking, decisions, and actions. Cultural values the individual's desirable or preferred way of acting or knowing something that is sustained over a period of time and which governs actions or decisions."

Cultural sensitivity

"Understanding the needs and emotions of your own culture and the culture of others."

Cultural Competence

"Cultural Competence is the ongoing capacity of health systems and professionals to provide for diverse populations, high quality of care that is safe, family-and patient- centered, evidence based and equitable."    

National Quality Forum

Culture and Health

• Talking about Culture and Health

              Tips on providing equitable treatment regardless of culture

• Questions & Answers

             Tips on providing equitable treatment regardless of culture