Towards cultural humility in healthcare for culturally diverse Rhode Island

Med Health R I. 2008 Dec;91(12):361-4.

Abstract

This article presents a framework for quality care that attends to culture and ethnicity. Tools and approaches for achieving cultural competency and humility are provided that may help improve the care of the patients, irrespective of their backgrounds or beliefs.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Communication
  • Cultural Diversity*
  • Delivery of Health Care*
  • Ethnicity
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient-Centered Care
  • Physician-Patient Relations
  • Quality of Health Care*
  • Rhode Island
  • Translations