Se Habla Español, but do you Understand the Patient? Cultural Factors to Consider in Order to Maintain Quality of Care with Hispanic Patients
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2023-04
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Keyhole Press, The University of Tampa
Abstract
Differences in culture and cultural awareness
between the physician and patient may have detrimental
effects on the treatment that the patient receives and
their overall health (Bauer & Baum, 2022). Healthcare
providers that approach non-Hispanic white patients in
the same manner as Hispanic patients can risk failing to
communicate the necessary information, offending the
patient, and preventing the formation of a relationship
between patient and provider where the patient feels
safe and comfortable (Bauer & Baum, 2022). Cultural
competency, or the ability to interact cross-culturally in
a respectful and knowledgeable manner, is considered a
“fundamental prerequisite” for successful work among
people of differing cultures. This review discusses cultural
factors and behaviors that should be understood
and respected by healthcare professionals and suggests
how to appropriately communicate with patients.
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Recommended citation: Gething, M. (2023). Se habla español, but do you understand the
patient? Cultural factors to consider in order to maintain quality
of care with Hispanic patients. Q: Journal of Undergraduate
Research & Inquiry, 4, 85-92. https://doi.org/10.48497/9XK7-2R34
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Heathcare, Culture, Communication, Relationships, Hispanic
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Gething, M. (2023). Se habla español, but do you understand the
patient? Cultural factors to consider in order to maintain quality
of care with Hispanic patients. Q: Journal of Undergraduate
Research & Inquiry, 4, 85-92. https://doi.org/10.48497/9XK7-2R34