Question

Culturally sensitive care is based on respect, knowledge, and negotiation. 1) True 2) False

Answer 1

ANSWER:

The statement is True. Culturally sensitive care is based on respect, knowledge and negotiation.

EXPLANATION:

• Culturally sensitive care is provided by health care providers based on respect and knowledge of the culture of the patient.

• Culturally health sensitive care focuses on patient centered care wherein patients are cared for irrespective of their culture and beliefs.

• The health care providers respect the culture and beliefs of the patients and keep their interests before looking at what culture of belief they come from.