Is the Problem Cultural Incompetence or Racism?
Clinical competence-including asking about and understanding the impact of a patient's culture-should be what we all expect when we seek treatment. Behavioral health organizations have opportunities to create culturally competent and responsive services. But we need to add another call to action-acknowledging and addressing the disparities caused by racism.
National Council for Behavioral Health, Washington, DC, USA. lindar@thenationalcouncil.org.
Linda
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Rosenberg
D001741:Black or African American; D054521:Cultural Competency; D054625:Healthcare Disparities; D006630:Hispanic or Latino; D006801:Humans; D007198:Indians, North American; D063505:Racism; D014481:United States