Which of the following scenarios provide a step towards culturally competent health care?
A)A health care system that views social factors and cultural factors as independent and unrelated
B)A health care system that adapts services to meet culturally unique needs
C)A health care system that does not have any ethnic minority members serving leadership roles
D)A health care system that is accessible only to those who have health insurance

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Adapting services to meet culturally unique needs is a step towards culturally competent health care as it recognizes and addresses the differences in cultural beliefs and practices that may affect health outcomes. The other choices do not promote culturally competent health care: A views social and cultural factors as independent and unrelated, which may lead to overlooking important cultural factors; C indicates a lack of diversity in leadership, which can lead to a lack of understanding and sensitivity to cultural differences; and D limits accessibility to health care based on insurance, which can disproportionately affect certain cultural and socioeconomic groups.

Which of the Following Scenarios Provide a Step Towards Culturally