Open AccessCultural competence in family practice and primary care setting
Author(s) -
Raman Kumar,
Sudip Bhattacharya,
Neha Sharma,
Arulmani Thiyagarajan
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of family medicine and primary care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7135
pISSN - 2249-4863
DOI - 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_393_18
Subject(s) - medicine , cultural competence , ethnic group , competence (human resources) , primary care , perception , nursing , health care , primary health care , family medicine , cultural diversity , social psychology , psychology , population , pedagogy , environmental health , neuroscience , sociology , anthropology , economics , economic growth
In primary care settings, cultural perception and competence attitude are imperative as notion of health, illness, sickness, and care means different to different people. The knowledge of cultural beliefs and customs facilitate healthcare providers to afford improved care and helps to avert misunderstandings among care provider's staff, patients, and their families. It is a very useful approach in family practice towards improving the health care to racial/ethnic minor groups and reducing the disparities.