The case of Farhad Tabrizi presents several challenging yet familiar issues vis-à-vis the provision of culturally competent care to Muslim immigrants. The patient here experiences profound ...

The primary issue that presents itself vividly in this case is that of interpretation, and the central role communication plays in our lives. While the health care setting today boasts numerous ...

The development of cultural intelligence and intercultural competence has emerged as a critical focus within higher education, addressing the growing need for graduates who can navigate and contribute ...

We are all embodied in cultural contexts. These cultural contexts shape us. They go beyond extrinsic factors such as dress and gestures – they are deeply embedded mental constructs such as social ...

The importance of making progress in women’s health is recognised, and the UK government’s Women’s Health Strategy demonstrates an impetus to act. But there is a mountain to climb before we can reach ...

It may not be easy, but it's possible to become a "culturally competent" hospital, according to a new guide released by the Equity of Care initiative and the American Hospital Association's Hospitals ...

Cultural competence is a core value of professional psychology. While it's not a novel concept (cultural competence has been articulated for more than half a century.), cross-cultural practice may be ...

ReCAP: Economic Evaluation Alongside a Clinical Trial of Telephone Versus In-Person Genetic Counseling for BRCA1/2 Mutations in Geographically Underserved Areas Surgical providers reported treating ...