title: Demystifying cultural sensitivity and equity of care.
abstract: While most health professionals would like to believe that the care they provide is culturally sensitive, a poor understanding of the concepts of cultural sensitivity and equity of care often results in the contrary. In order to ensure equity of care for all its clients, it becomes necessary for health services to provide care that is culturally sensitive. This letter attempts to explain these concepts with the help of two everyday examples.
authors.forename: Anton N
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Isaacs
mesh_terms: D001315:Australia; D054521:Cultural Competency; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D054625:Healthcare Disparities; D006801:Humans; D012935:Social Justice