You can examine your own cultural competence by taking our Quality and Culture Quiz. Please note that this quiz is not a "test!" Your answers will not be shared with anyone. It is also important to note that cultural competence is a process and not an endpoint. A high score on this quiz does not "certify" or qualify you as a culturally competent provider! Rather, the purpose of this quiz is to stimulate your thinking about cultural competence and help you to reflect on your experience, knowledge, and attitudes regarding culturally diverse populations.

The quiz takes about ten minutes - there are 23 multiple choice and true/false questions. Once you complete the quiz, you can choose to learn more about any of the topics by exploring in-depth readings and following suggested activities. The topics covered in the quiz are:

• clinical outcomes
• prior assumptions and prejudices
• medical history & diagnosis
• patient compliance
• working with an interpreter
• backgrounds of cultural groups
• common health problems
• common beliefs and cultural practices
• body language
• relating to patients’ families
• culturally competent organizations

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