Why "culturally safe" health care?

Med J Aust. 2007 May 21;186(10):537-8. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2007.tb01032.x.

Abstract

People need to feel like themselves and believe that the health care is connected to their lives.

MeSH terms

  • Attitude of Health Personnel*
  • Cultural Characteristics*
  • Health Promotion / methods*
  • Health Services, Indigenous / organization & administration*
  • Humans
  • Narration
  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander*
  • Northern Territory
  • Professional-Patient Relations*