Cultural Competence: Background and Benefits

The practice of Western medicine recognizes and adheres to a hierarchical system. In this system, which characteristics support a provider's status?

A and B (education and experience, professional accomplishments)

Lack of cultural competence can lead to:

All of the above

Which of the following statements recognizes the appropriate view for providing culturally competent care?

Cultural relativism: incorporating traditional or folk medicine into Western medicine treatment plans may be beneficial.

The Joint Commission does not have standards for culturally competent care, but the expectation is that you will provide it.

False

Your patient arrives for a 10:30 am appointment at 11:15 am. He is intentionally being rude and uncaring about your schedule.

False

Patients from which cultural group would expect you to ask about their families and interests and to maintain a friendly manner before focusing on health-related issues?

Hispanic/Latino

Providing culturally competent care can lead to all of the following EXCEPT:

Increased disparities in health status

Joseph and Roxanne are raising their grandchildren. This is indicative of which family structure?

Skip generation family

Which of the following is/are necessary for the provider to understand in order to provide culturally competent care?

The patient's values, beliefs, and attitudes

Healthcare agencies must provide language assistance to all patients when the agency is federally funded.

True