From a legal perspective, cultural competence can help to avoid:
A) Liability
B) Malpractice claims
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above, cultural competence has no effect on legal matters
C
Explanation: C) A lack of awareness of cultural differences and failure to provide culturally appropriate care may result in liability, under tort principles, for breach of professional standards of care. Providing effective communication (both verbal and written) in other languages and addressing the need of individuals with low or no literacy have been shown effective in reducing malpractice claims.31
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