Key Issues and Learning Outcomes - Chapter 9

Key issues in this chapter

  • Concepts of race and ethnicity
  • Ethnic differences in health status
  • Ethnicity and health care services
  • Cultural competence and reflexive practice

By the end of this chapter you should be able to...

  • distinguish between concepts of 'race' and ethnicity
  • describe ethnic differences in health status and understand possible explanations for these
  • understand the significance of culturally appropriate health care services
  • critically assess the relevance of cultural competence and reflexive pratice

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