Cultural competence in health care

Cultural competence in health care means that doctors and nurses try to understand and respect different cultures and beliefs when working with patients. Different people have different backgrounds, and sometimes those backgrounds can affect their health, like different diets or beliefs about medicine.

By learning about different cultures, doctors and nurses can communicate better with their patients and provide the best possible care. For example, they might learn how to ask about symptoms in a culturally sensitive way, or learn that certain medicines might not be appropriate for some patients based on their beliefs.

It's important for doctors and nurses to be culturally competent in order to make sure everyone gets the care they need and feel comfortable seeking help when they need it.