Introduction
The post by Darly emphasizes the importance of implementing cultural competence strategies among medical workers. I liked the idea of implementing training programs for staff, including analysis. However, I did not understand what kinds of stereotypes influence these strategies.
Discussion
I find the idea of providing medical personnel with information on the language mainly used in their work region really useful. I agree that staff might make different assumptions based on stereotypes, but it needs to be clarified which stereotype is the most popular. Nevertheless, I would like to find out which factors can cause biased attitudes toward patients and how to avoid facing them. I liked the examples of cultural competence training programs. Creating a more inclusive environment seems efficient in providing cultural competence. Hiring people from different cultures is also beneficial in becoming culturally competent.
The DJ post is attractive and informative as it is written in a simple manner but fully answers the questions and provides examples and explanations. I liked that the post highlighted the importance of diverse personnel in the medical sphere. However, it was not clear what kinds of services diverse staff can offer to people from different cultures. I support DJ’s indication that everyone must overcome stereotypes, as everyone faces them, and the statement that everyone is not perfect, so it is impossible to be good for everyone.
Conclusion
It seems like a fact that medical personnel might be biased even without knowing it, as many stereotypes are long-lasting. The author provided a practical example of solving the problem – improving awareness of different cultures is the most suitable way to become culturally competent. Nevertheless, I did not fully understand how financial status can cause a biased attitude toward patients.