title: 'Staff want to address cultural issues, but don't know how'.
abstract: Katie de Freitas believes a greater awareness of cultures is crucial if clinicians are to meet the needs of patients and families. 'Cultural competency is a matter of quality and safety,' says the quality improvement lead at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH). 'It can help to bridge the gap between those providing care and those accessing services.
authors.forename: Elaine
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Cole