In order to decrease disparities of care to minorities or those that are of different cultural heritage, the medical profession needs to learn cultural competency. Access the Internet and find resources regarding cultural competency. Write a paper on your findings on cultural competency. Be sure to address the following:
1) Illustrate out the term cultural competency.
2) What are the top barriers identified to address in the cultural competency?
3) Would you mandate it be included in the school curriculum?
4) Why is it important, or not, for the health care profession to be aware of cultural competency?
5) As a professional, what is the biggest difference you could make by practicing cultural competency