MedicalTerminology DB
General Medical Terms

cultural competency

Meaning of cultural competency: The ability to understand, interact, and work well with people of different cultures.

Definition of cultural competency

The ability to understand, interact, and work well with people of different cultures. In medicine, one goal of cultural competency is to help make sure that the quality of the healthcare is equal among different cultural groups.

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