Cultural Competence and Teamwork

Cultural Competence and Teamwork
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Cultural Competence and Teamwork
Question One
Since there has been an increase regarding cultural competence in healthcare, most people have been asking what benefits it will have in healthcare organizations. One benefit of cultural competence is that it will lead to improved patient outcomes. For example, when healthcare professionals are culturally competent, they communicate clearly with the patients (Shepherd, 2019). Having clear information will help the doctor and the patients to have active dialogues where they can even ask questions or seek clarity when they experience a misunderstanding preventing mistakes that could cause adverse effects. This process would therefore build trust between the patient and the healthcare provider (Sharifi et al., 2019). This process also helps the patient have accurate medical information, reducing misdiagnosis. Furthermore, cultural competence would help the patients enjoy the period when they receive treatment. For example, since the healthcare providers will respect the differences in adjusting the treatment to meet patients' preferences and needs, it would make the patients a satisfying experience.
Question Two
Since the healthcare organization calls for teamwork, it is critical to und...