Indigenous Footprints on Health Curriculum

Clair Andersen

doi:10.1375/S1326011100000818

Indigenous Footprints on Health Curriculum

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Clair Andersen University of Tasmania

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https://doi.org/10.1375/S1326011100000818

Abstract

There are numerous aspects to becoming an effective, culturally competent health practitioner, among these is the need to “become knowledgeable about the historical and sociopolitical backgrounds of clients” (Bemak et al., 2003, p. 26). It has been established that culturally sensitive empathy has the potential to contribute greatly to the healing process when working across cultures. It is therefore essential for an effective and productive client-healer relationship. Indeed it is said that “empathy bridges the gap” between practitioner and client (David & Erickson, 1990). This paper explores a model to develop cultural competence within health related courses.

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2009-07-01

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Andersen, C. (2009). Indigenous Footprints on Health Curriculum. The Australian Journal of Indigenous Education, 38(S1), 40–45. https://doi.org/10.1375/S1326011100000818

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Vol. 38 No. S1 (2009)

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