In its revised model for recertification, MCNZ describes its expectations regarding cultural competence, cultural safety and health equity activities. You can read this part of MCNZ’s model here (pages 8 – 9).
In its new model, MCNZ states:
“Cultural competence, cultural safety and health equity must be embedded within all [CPD activities].”
The MCNZ model also requires GPs to continually develop their ability to practice in a culturally competent and safe manner. It asks them to use data, and work with others to learn about and develop practices that: “lead to improvements in health equity and better health outcomes.”
Doctors could analyse the impact of their own culture, or a patient’s culture, by undertaking CPD activities such as peer review. They could also work with others – such as colleagues, community groups and patients – to identify and address biases, attitudes, assumptions, stereotypes and prejudices to build capacity in this area.