Discussion Question: Allow students 5 to 10 minutes for discussion and reporting.

Why is cultural competence Needed?
- To respond to current and projected demographic changes in the U.S.
- To eliminate long-standing disparities in the health status of people of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
- To improve the quality of services and health outcomes.
-To meet legislative, regulatory, and accreditation mandates.
-To gain a competitive edge in the market place.
-To decrease the likelihood of liability/malpractice claims.
From: Policy Brief 1. Rationale for Cultural Competence in Primary Health Care