I once received a sign-out on a patient from the emergency department for a well-appearing young child who was admitted for a urinary tract infection. Normally, a simple urinary tract infection does ...

Two (2) female medical students are working together on a group assignment. They are writing their notes on a laptop and sitting at a desk in a training laboratory. They are both wearing scrubs. The ...

What is cultural competency, and how does it fit in with healthcare? A recent survey among physicians in the United States shows that cultural competency is a key issue both for healthcare ...

Creative expression—whether through writing, music, visual arts, or other modalities—allows us to expand our understanding of ourselves and each other. It can also help us develop and embody cultural ...

Despite being a cherished ideal in psychotherapy for decades, the term “cultural competence” has become increasingly flawed. While largely well-intentioned, it has poorly accounted for the power ...