Oh no! Blake Shelton, 39, and Gwen Stefani, 46, have been together for just a few months, but theyâre reportedly already trying for a babyâ¦and itâs not working out for them. Friends are even worried that the No Doubt singer may have had a miscarriage, according to a new report! So sad. LISTEN.
Here are two scholarly definitions of cultural competence: â[T]he ongoing process in which the health care professional continuously strives to achieve the ability and availability to work effectively within the cultural context of the patient (individual, family, community)â (Campinha-Bacote, 2007, p. 15).
Cultural competence has gained attention as a potential strategy to improve quality and eliminate racial/ethnic disparities in health care. In 2002 we conducted interviews with experts in cultural competence from managed care, government, and academe to identify their perspectives on the field. We present our findings here and then identify recent trends in cultural competence focusing on health care policy, practice, and education.