Perspectives in Cultural Competency

Work type: Discussion Essay

Format: APA

Pages: 1 pages – 275 words, double spaced

Academic level: Master’s

Subject or discipline: Health Care

Title: Discussion 3 | Perspectives in Cultural Competency

Number of sources: 2

Review the assigned readings to prepare for this discussion.

Religious Competence as Cultural Competence (opens in new window)
A Biblically Based Model of Cultural Competence in the Delivery of Healthcare Services (opens in new window)
The Process of Cultural Competence in the Delivery of Healthcare Services (opens in new window) (optional)
Improving Cultural Competence to Reduce Health Disparities for Priority Populations (opens in new window) (optional)

Select any 2 of the listed perspectives in order to respond to the prompts.

Christian Worldview Perspective: “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you all are one in Christ Jesus.” – Galatians 3:28 (opens in new window)
Ethical Perspective
An Access/ Disparity Perspective
Demographic Change
Personal Professional Advancement (your own career advancement)

Respond

Why does cultural competency matter? How does cultural competency impact these perspectives as they relate to the public health practice?
Explain how a shift in cultural competency within these perspectives has a direct or indirect effect on individuals and communities.

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