Patient Centered Care and Cultural Competence

Cultural Competence Models: Purnell (1991) and Giger-Davidhizar (2004) Transcultural Assessment Model (GDTAM)

APA Format, Font size 12, In-text citations, Times New Roman, Introduction and Conclusion

Part I:

Provide a paragraph or two on each of the following items for each model:

Discuss how each model contributes to development of the health care provider.
Part II:

Discuss the following, each within its own section and with appropriate section headings.

The definition of patient-centered care and cultural competence.
Compare and contrast patient-centered care to cultural competence.
Benefits of patient-centered care.
Drawbacks of patient-centered care.
Possible ways to improve and implement patient-centered care in health care organizations .
References (PLEASE ADD TWO OR MORE REFERENCES)*

Purnell, L. (2005). The Purnell model for cultural competence. The Journal of Multicultural Nursing & Health, 11(2), 7-15.

Davidhizar, R., Giger, J. N., & Hannenpluf, L. W. (2006). Your Continuing Education Topic 3 2005: Using the Giger-Davidhizar Transcultural Assessment Model (GDTAM) in Providing Patient Care. Journal of Practical Nursing, 56(1), 20-5; quiz 26-7.