N. Ethnic and transcultural issues

 

By the end of the year, for each area the GPR should: Where best to learn?

Be aware of different cultural norms.

Know where to access information about those norms.

Feel confident in a consultation with a patient from a different cultural background.

Be aware of availability of services (interpreter) to help communication with a patient who does not speak English/your language.

Provide an equitable service whatever the patient’s cultural background.

Tutorials with different ethnic group invited

Local religious leaders

Role-play in DRC; Practice

PGMC Libraries, Internet

Attitudinal questionnaires in practice

Make use of Drs from other ethnic/cultural backgrounds as a teaching resource

Transcribed by: Nick Yerbury

 

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Last update: 16 December 2003


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