Preparedness in Cross-Cultural Care

"In a survey of resident physicians about attitudes, educational experiences, and perceptions of preparedness to provide quality care to diverse patient populations, Weissman and colleagues found wide agreement that cultural issues are important. However, many residents reported a lack of instruction or evaluation in specific areas of cross-cultural care and a significant number responded they were not prepared to treat patients from other cultures." (One study in JAMA theme issue on medical education)

Citation: Weissman, J.S., et al. "Resident Physicians’ Preparedness to Provide Cross-Cultural Care" JAMA. (September 7)2005;294 (9):1058-1067. (for full-text search COAST)