Admission to Hospital

9. Reflect on your own experiences

The need to apply a cultural microscope to both our global and individual practice is more evident in 21st century health care than ever before. It is our hope that by completing this resource, and using what it has made you think, feel and acknowledge about your individual practice you are equipped to engage with your colleagues to ensure your care point is culturally competent.

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It is important to remember that due to international migration and worldwide mobility of health professionals and client groups, nurses more than ever need to understand and respect cultural differences. For example greetings can differ greatly from culture to culture and what is acceptable to one person may not be acceptable to another. Communicating competently with Patients including touch and eye contact will vary significantly.