Health literacy is the ability to obtain, process, and understand basic health information required to make appropriate health decisions and follow treatment instructions.
A key ingredient in reducing or eliminating disparities in access to and quality of health care, cultural competence involves appreciation of, respect for, and responsiveness in the diverse needs of patients from different cultural or ethnic backgrounds.
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