Why cultural safety rather than cultural competency is required to achieve health equity: a literature review and recommended definition

Why cultural safety rather than cultural competency is required to achieve health equity: a literature review and recommended definition

Abstract Background Eliminating indigenous and ethnic health inequities requires addressing the determinants of health inequities which includes institutionalised racism, and ensuring a health care system that delivers appropriate and equitable care. There is growing recognition of the importance of...

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Main Authors: Elana Curtis, Rhys Jones, David Tipene-Leach, Curtis Walker, Belinda Loring, Sarah-Jane Paine, Papaarangi Reid
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:International Journal for Equity in Health
Subjects:
Cultural safety
Cultural competency
Indigenous
Māori
Disparities
Inequity
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12939-019-1082-3

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