Cultural Humility - MH

What term do the authors suggest replacing 'cultural competence' with?

• Cultural awareness

• Cultural safety

• Cultural humility

• Cultural diversity

Which of the following is a key criticism of cultural competence according to the authors?

• It focuses too much on communication skills.

• It leads to the stereotyping of patients.

• It ignores the importance of clinical training.

• It is not taught in medical schools.

Why do the authors argue that cultural competence training can reproduce social stereotypes?

• It emphasizes medical terminology.

• It assumes culture is static and can be mastered.

• It focuses too much on patient diversity.

• It avoids discussions of structural inequalities.

What do the authors believe cultural humility promotes in patient-provider relationships?

• Increased authority of the provider

• A power-balanced relationship

• Greater provider control

• Standardized medical practices

What is a key feature of cultural humility as described in the article?

• Mastery of a patient's cultural background

• Openness to sharing power with patients

• Use of clinical checklists for cultural evaluation

• Reducing time spent on cultural discussions

How do the authors describe the concept of culture?

• As a fixed system of values that can be learned

• As a static set of beliefs shared by a group

• As a changing system shaped by social and institutional factors

• As something irrelevant to healthcare settings

What is the authors' stance on intersectionality in the context of cultural competence?

• It is unnecessary for understanding patients' backgrounds.

• It complicates the application of cultural knowledge.

• It is crucial because individuals hold multiple social identities.

• It should only be applied to racial and ethnic groups.

What did the authors identify as a problem with current cultural competence trainings?

• They improve health outcomes significantly.

• They increase provider self-confidence but not patient outcomes.

• They are easy to implement and measure.

• They focus solely on patient behavior.

Cultural humility training encourages providers to engage in what type of practice?

• Lifelong learning and self-reflection

• One-time certification and completion

• Learning about only one cultural group

• Focusing solely on clinical outcomes

What does the term 'health habitus' refer to in the context of the training program discussed in the article?

• The physical health of the patient

• The healthcare provider's medical expertise

• The tendency to care for health shaped by culture and structure

• A clinical tool for diagnosing illnesses