FINDING CULTURALLY SENSITIVE CARE
Featured ArticleFind a Doctor Who Speaks Spanish By Raquel C. Malo, MS, RD, LD/N Many Hispanics in this country are "acculturated"-meaning we have adopted behaviors, lifestyles, and language of Americans-but there are those who, particularly the elderly, don't speak English and are more comfortable with Spanish-speaking or bilingual doctors who offer them a more personal, culturally-sensitive relationship. Read more Find a Doctor Who Speaks Spanish By Raquel C. Malo, MS, RD, LD/N Many Hispanics in this country are "acculturated"-meaning we have adopted behaviors, lifestyles, and language of Americans-but there are those who, particularly the elderly, don't speak English and are more comfortable with Spanish-speaking or bilingual doctors who offer them a more personal, culturally-sensitive relationship. Read more
Help Create Culturally-Sensitive Care for Your Loved One A person's ethnic and cultural heritage is influential in shaping attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors about many aspects of life, including health care. When you're looking for culturally-sensitive health care and caregiving services, it's important to find professionals who recognize, understand, respect, and respond to your ethnic and cultural convictions. Your healthcare professionals' cultural sensitivity should extend to the manner in which they communicate and build relationships with you and your loved one. Read more
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