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Rethinking Cultural Competence

2012

Kirmayer, L.

Transcultural Psychiatry

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The author argues that in the context of psychiatry, the concept of cultural competence needs to be critically reassessed to identify alternative models that might be better suited for the diverse range of health settings and contexts. The author discusses cultural competence, the limitations of this concept, and alternatives to cultural competence, including cultural safety.

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Rethinking Cultural Competence.

Kirmayer, L. (2012). Rethinking cultural competence. Transcultural Psychiatry, 49(2), 149–164. 

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