Cultural orientation gaps may influence patients and their families in their interactions with health professionals, which in turn can adversely impact the delivery of care. Health professionals are urged to understand the role of the family and other sociocultural factors in delivering care as they foster meaningful relationships with their patients.
Purpose: Provide an overview of the importance of family-centered culturally responsive care in the context of Bright Futures.
Objectives: After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Define “family-centered care,” “culturally effective care,” and the “medical home.”
- Explain the benefits of “family-centered care,” “culturally effective care,” and the “medical home.”
- Develop family-centered, culturally responsive strategies in the clinical and community setting.
Length: This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
Accreditation note: The Pediatrics in Practice learning modules’ accreditation through Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center expired on 9/14/10. An application is pending and, until the recertification process is complete and the material approved, you will not be able to obtain credit for this learning activity. We apologize for any inconvenience. |
