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Cultural Competence in Healthcare: Promoting Cultural Competence in Healthcare Leadership
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What is cultural competence in healthcare?
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The ability of healthcare providers to understand and respond to the cultural needs of patients.
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Cultural competence in healthcare is the ability of healthcare providers to understand and respond to the cultural needs of patients. This includes being aware of the cultural beliefs, values, and practices of patients and being able to provide care that is respectful of these beliefs, values, and practices.