Promoting Cultural Diversity for Better Patient Care

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The video features a presentation by Sudhajit Sen, discussing the importance of cultural curiosity in medical practice and how it fosters empathy and understanding in patient care. Sen acknowledges the difficulty of following a charismatic speaker, Fergal, and humorously refers to wanting to cast him as a character in an X-Men movie.



He shares a personal experience from his medical practice where a patient initially refused to see him due to his foreign background. Through their conversation, Sen highlights how curiosity can lead to improved patient-doctor relationships, emphasizing the significance of understanding others' perspectives in healthcare.



Sen stresses that while equality means recognizing that all lives matter, equity requires providing proportional opportunities that enable individuals from diverse backgrounds to thrive. He draws parallels between international medical graduates and the X-Men, suggesting that both groups face misconceptions due to their differences.



He ends on an optimistic note, citing young British tennis champion Emma Raducanu as an example of the future potential of a diverse society, advocating for a geocentric mindset over ethnocentrism. The overall message underscores the necessity of promoting cultural competence and acceptance within the NHS and beyond.

DOI: 10.1302/3114-221355

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