cultural competence


The ability to understand, appreciate, and interact with persons from cultures and/or belief systems other than one’s own, based on various factors

cultural competence

Social medicine The ability to understand, appreciate, and interact with persons from cultures and/or belief systems other than one's own

cul·tur·al com·pe·tence

(kŭl'chŭr-ăl kom'pĕ-tĕns) nursing Knowledge and understanding of another person's culture; adapting interventions and approaches to health care to the specific culture of the patient, family, and social group.

cultural competence

Possession of the knowledge and skills required to manage cross-cultural relationships effectively. Cultural incompetence in doctors and other medical staff can seriously prejudice clinical management.