Problem: Health professionals should be knowledgeable about health-related traditions and cultural practices that are important to their patients.
Honouring such practices whenever possible will contribute to a positive patient experience, improve patient adherence, and contribute to the patient's well-being.
1. Are there individuals or groups of people within your community who would benefit from culturally specific approaches to health care? (Banff, Alberta Canada)
2. Considering cultural traditions or practices, identify three ways in which you could improve a patient's experience in a health care setting in your community.