Light Up The Couch Cultural Safety and Care for Immigrant & Refugee Communities, Ep. 188
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Sep 21, 2023 Raj Sundar, a family physician and community organizer from Seattle, dives into the vital concept of Cultural Safety in healthcare. He discusses overcoming cultural barriers and developing trust with immigrant clients. Sundar emphasizes the need for awareness and reflection among healthcare practitioners, sharing personal anecdotes that highlight the importance of communication. He also explores the impact of environmental cues on patient safety and the complexities of privilege within the provider-patient relationship, calling for open dialogue to foster inclusive spaces.
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Limits of Cultural Competence
- Cultural competence training often reduces complex cultures to checkboxes and stereotypes.
- Cultural humility and safety rethink this by focusing on power, reflection, and relationships.
Vacation Talk Breaks Trust
- Raj Sundar shares a Native Hawaiian example where mentioning his vacation broke trust deeply.
- Small moments like these reduce trust and discourage patients from returning.
Invite Challenge To Build Trust
- Leave room for patients to challenge recommendations, acknowledging cultural remedies they use.
- Invite ongoing dialogue to build trust rather than imposing a fixed plan.