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- Title
The importance of cultural humility and cultural safety in health care.
- Authors
So, Neda; Price, Karen; O'Mara, Peter; Rodrigues, Michelle A
- Abstract
The article discusses the importance of cultural humility and cultural safety in healthcare. While cultural competency is a well-established concept, the authors argue that there is a need to focus on more advanced frameworks of cultural humility and cultural safety. Cultural humility involves recognizing one's own biases and adopting a mindset of lifelong learning when working with diverse communities. Cultural safety involves addressing power imbalances, minimizing racism and discrimination, and prioritizing safety and inclusivity in healthcare. The article emphasizes the need for cultural humility and cultural safety in addressing health disparities and improving health outcomes for minority groups, including immigrants, refugees, racial and ethnic minorities, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Subjects
CULTURAL humility; MEDICAL care; COLLEGE curriculum; HEALTH equity; MEDICAL personnel; DISCRIMINATION in medical care
- Publication
Medical Journal of Australia, 2024, Vol 220, Issue 1, p12
- ISSN
0025-729X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5694/mja2.52182