Because culture can have important clinical consequences, this website is devoted to supporting the self-development of health care professionals in basic cross-cultural communication competencies that impact health outcomes for patients . In place of the typical "diversity training" approach, practical communication strategies are empahsized that can be put to use immediately in private practices, clinics, and hospital settings.
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The pages of this site focus on reinforcing key concepts presented in
cross-cultural communication trainings by Marcia Carteret. Learning about culture is an on-going process. We can move along a continuum from lesser to greater cultural awareness and sensitivity, but we are never "competent" in the sense of having arrived at a final destination. Embracing the process is crucial to providing the most culturally responsive care possible for patients and families. |
 Welcome healthcare professionals - private pediatric providers and staffs, medical students, residents, fellows, members of the pediatric medical faculty, and others. How well the material presented in these pages meets your practical needs depends on your feedback, suggestions, contributions, etc. Hope to hear from you
Marcia Carteret
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