Cultural competency is defined as being “Able to work effectively in cross-cultural situations; develop standards, policies, practices, and attitudes that value diversity (Carol Brannon).” I believe this means valuing diversity in clients or patients in order to address and meet their needs with total respect. We live in a diverse population, this means that in our daily lives we may encounter and interact with people from different cultural backgrounds. Cultural competency comes into play when interacting with people of various cultural backgrounds, because as culturally competent professionals we must be aware of those differences in order serve and treat our clients or patients with the respect they deserve. “Not only is there more diversity
