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Teaching cultural competence to health care providers

WednesdayJuly 1st3:00 - 4:00242 B

Fauzia AKHTAR

With increasing global migration, physicians face challenges in delivering effective care to patients from various cultural backgrounds. To provide holistic care, the physicians must be equipped to provide respectful and appropriate care for their culturally and linguistically diverse patients. This workshop aims to empower healthcare workers with the skills to navigate cultural differences and enhance their ability to provide inclusive, patient-centered care.Effectively communicate with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds. Develop skills to provide care that respects and integrates the cultural, religious, and social factors that may influence a patient's health beliefs and behaviors. Recognize and address health disparities related to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, etc., to promote more equitable healthcare outcomes. Equip participants to create an inclusive and respectful environment where cultural differences are acknowledged and embraced, fostering improved trust and cooperation.Welcome and introductions Brief overview of workshop objectives and outcomes Understanding Cultural Competence Role Plays Summarization and Closing RemarksImprove cultural self-awareness Use culturally sensitive communication techniques Adapt care plans to align with patients’ cultural values Manage cultural misunderstandings in clinical encounters Create an inclusive and culturally safe care environmentThis workshop aims to equip healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills to enhance cultural competence in their practice, fostering better communication, trust, and understanding with patients from diverse backgrounds. By understanding and respecting cultural differences, physicians are better equipped to make decisions that are in line with the patient’s values, leading to better adherence to treatment and overall health outcomes.