Cultural competence and the culture of medicine

Article Abstract:

The concept of cultural competence is analyzed and Americans are advised to apply this concept to the wide-ranging areas, which the culture of medicine encompasses. The need for cognitive and attitudinal training of the medical students, at the college level itself, raising them above narrow provincialism, and teaching them the ethical constituents of health and illness to make them culturally competent is highlighted.

United Kingdom, Study and teaching, Multiculturalism, Medical education

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Cultural competence and the culture of medicine

Article Abstract:

The concept of cultural competence is analyzed and Americans are advised to apply this concept to the wide-ranging areas, which the culture of medicine encompasses. The need for cognitive and attitudinal training of the medical students, at the college level itself, raising them above narrow provincialism, and teaching them the ethical constituents of health and illness to make them culturally competent is highlighted.

Public affairs, Ethics, Medicine, Medical students, Education, Ethical aspects, Medical practice

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Needlestick injuries among surgeons during training

Article Abstract:

The article aims at creating awareness among trainee medical staff, para-medical staff and health workers about the fall out of needle injuries during invasive techniques or surgery.

Care and treatment, Injuries, Prevention, Risk factors, Needlestick injuries, Clinical report

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