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Cultural and linguistic competencies are becoming increasingly important as the U.S. population continues to become more diverse. This is especially true in health care because communication between the patient and the health care provider is essential to delivering good care and achieving positive outcomes.

Author Peter Shams-Avari, B.A., says the right thing to do is aid those who are ailing, regardless of the language they speak. In this article you will learn about the national health policy regarding cultural and linguistic competencies, the Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services standards and challenging situations you could encounter.

First published in the July/August 2005 issue of Radiologic Technology. Reviewed and updated in 2008.

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