Allied health providers’ perspectives on cultural humility in palliative care

This article explores cultural differences between health care providers and patients in palliative care. It examines the impact these differences have on treatments approaches and the understanding of patient's individual preferences.

Keywords: Cultural humility, Allied health, Palliative care, End-of-life

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:

This study aims to address the Canadian allied health providers’ perspectives of cultural humility prac¬tice in palliative and end-of-life care settings.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. The importance of regular self-evaluation for health care providers working in palliative care settings 
2. The concept and practice of cultural humility 
3. Navigating the relationships with patients who are palliative or at EOL  
4. Understanding language barriers and cultural backgrounds and how this affects patient care
   

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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