LibGuides: African Nova Scotian Health Resource: Cultural Competencies

Questions to Think About

What is cultural competence?
What are some examples of ways in which cultural competence can be practiced by healthcare professionals?
Why is cultural competence important in healthcare?
How might the values, beliefs or traditions of cultures conflict with "conventional" health practices?

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