Learning Tool “Culturally sensitive and compassionate care: Respecting clients/patients’ and families’ dignity, acceptance and empathy “. Made in the framework of the IENE7 project funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. Please, visit www.iene7.eu .

1. MODULE III:
CULTURAL SENSITIVITY
Topic 2: Culturally sensitive
compassion, respect and
acceptance

2. Module III: CULTURAL
SENSITIVITY
Topic 2: Culturally
sensitive compassion,
respect and
acceptance
Summary
In this topic, you will learn about different components of
culturally competent care.
You will also understand the importance of distinguishing
and assimilating these components to provide quality care,
facilitating respect, compassion and acceptance.
Summary
Components of
Culturally
Competent Care
Tasks

4. To learn more: Watch a video (4´15´´):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVF0273iHu
s&ab_channel=TheHealthFoundation
Compassion, dignity and
respect in health care

5. To learn more:
https://www.slideshare.
net/jeena.aejy/culture-
presentation-652066
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6. Tasks
 Answer the following questions:
1. Do you think it is necessary to gain these skills to
provide quality care?
2. Give an example of a situation in which you put in
practice one or more of the fundamental values.
 Read the comments from other learners, and answer
the following questions:
1. What differences are there between your culture
and theirs?
2. Are there any striking similarities?
Module III:
CULTURAL
SENSITIVITY
Topic 2: Culturally
sensitive
compassion, respect
and acceptance
Summary
Components of
Culturally
Competent Care
Tasks