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Cultural Competence in Healthcare: Promoting Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
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What is cultural competence in healthcare?
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The ability of healthcare professionals to provide effective care to patients from different cultural backgrounds.
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Cultural competence in healthcare is the ability of healthcare professionals to provide effective care to patients from different cultural backgrounds. This includes understanding the beliefs and values of different cultures, as well as being able to communicate effectively with patients from different cultural backgrounds.