This section will help you begin your exploration of quality and culture. We encourage you to start by taking the Quality and Culture Quiz. The quiz, which takes about ten minutes to complete, is designed to assist you in learning about how culture influences health care. You may also begin by choosing a specific topic from the following list. These materials provide background information and a framework for thinking about cultural competence.
What is Cultural Competence?
Evaluating Oneself
Avoiding Stereotypes
Cultural Competence Pointers
Provider Perspectives
Listen to short audio clips of practitioners describing their experience working with culturally diverse populations.
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