Topic 2: Cultural Competency & The Interview

Examine key components for obtaining an accurate and current health history, considering variations due to culture, age, gender, ethnicity, religion, and spirituality.
Describe the components of an effective interview process to elicit an accurate and realistic health history.
Determine the importance of cultural, ethnic, and spiritual sensitivity and competence when obtaining a client's health history and conducting an assessment.
Apply principles and concepts for effective therapeutic communication.
Identify the components of a functional assessment.
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Building trusting relationships with patients is crucial for healthcare professionals and is established through active listening, understanding individual needs, and being culturally aware.
A lack of cultural awareness can lead to serious errors, particularly in medication interactions.
Cultural competence is vital for healthcare professionals to provide effective, patient-centered care by tailoring services based on the patient's cultural and ethnic background.

The foundational step to cultural awareness is self-reflection and understanding one's own culture.
Knowledge of one's own culture shapes perspectives on health and influences interactions with others.
Nurses must