Description: This resource provides both a culturally sensitive and spiritually sensitive guide aimed at providing health care staff with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to care for an increasingly diverse patient population. The text provides the reader with succinct descriptions of beliefs and practices that may be practiced by persons from various cultures or religious groups.
AACN Domains: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Compassionate Care
Format: Other (Handbook)
Audience: Associates Level; Baccalaureate Level; Graduate Level; Practicing Nurses
Cost: Free
Tips and Suggestions: This resource is not meant to provide the reader with an expertise related to a given culture or religious belief. It is meant to provide the reader (healthcare provider) with basic information so that they can provide care in a respectful, nonjudgmental manner.
Citation: Patients’ Spiritual and Cultural Values for Health Care Professionals. (2014). Edited by Rev. Susan K. Wintz and Rev. George Handzo. HealthCare Chaplaincy Network. Retrieved from: https://dspd.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cultural_sensitivity_handbook_from_healthcare_chaplaincy_network.pdf.