Problem
I. Define "culture" and "cultural competence," discuss the relationship between culture and health, and work toward developing cultural competence through self-awareness and exploration of cultural self-identity and identity of others.
II. Describe healthcare literacy and value the importance of cultural values, health beliefs, and cultural sensitivity.
III. Discuss the importance of verbal communication, nonverbal communication, and written communication, as well as discuss the LEARN and ETHNIC frameworks to communicate with patients in cross-cultural environments.
IV. Discuss the importance of cultural sensitivity when making shared decisions in the healthcare environment.