33 questions on cultural humility
What aspects of my identity (race, gender, language, class, religion) influence how I interact with patients?
How does my cultural background shape my communication style?
What privileges do I hold that may affect how I understand patient experiences?
What implicit biases might I carry into my practice?
When was the last time I recognized and interrupted a stereotype in myself?
How do I handle moments when I realize I’ve made a cultural misstep?
How do I ensure patients feel safe and respected in our interactions?
How do I confirm that a patient understands their treatment plan without making them feel embarrassed?
Have I ever dismissed or minimized a patient’s cultural or spiritual health practices?
What strategies do I use to build trust with patients from marginalized communities?
How might systemic racism or colonization impact how some patients perceive me as a provider?
Do I reflect on how historical trauma may affect Indigenous patients or other racialized groups?
How do I stay current on cultural competence and anti-racism in healthcare?
What resources or practices help me understand the experiences of immigrant, LGBTQ+, or Indigenous patients?
How do I challenge policies or norms in my workplace that may exclude or harm certain cultural groups?
How do I support culturally safe environments for colleagues as well as patients?
How do I respond when a colleague expresses racist or culturally insensitive views?
What does allyship look like in my role?
How do I encourage equity and inclusion in team decisions or discussions?
When cultural practices clash with medical advice, how do I approach the situation?
Have I ever felt uncertain about the ethical implications of a culturally-based request from a patient?
Can I think of a time when a patient felt disrespected culturally? What could I have done differently?
Have I ever witnessed a patient being treated unfairly due to language, ethnicity, or religion?
What was a recent situation where cultural humility helped me improve patient care?
What did I learn from a patient whose cultural background differed greatly from my own?
Have I ever built a strong connection with a patient by being open about what I don’t know culturally?
What do I need to unlearn in order to become a more culturally safe practitioner?
How do I adapt my care when patients face both cultural and socioeconomic barriers?
Do I recognize when my approach may not account for neurodivergence or disability in addition to cultural difference?
How do I ensure that consent is informed and culturally appropriate?
How often do I engage with cultural leaders, Elders, or community organizations to improve my practice?
How do I react when a patient distrusts me because of past harm by the system?
What personal or professional changes am I willing to make to become a more culturally safe provider?
