Advocating for Culturally Sensitive Care

The situation in this episode reinforces the duty of healthcare providers to serve as advocates for

culturally sensitive care. Considering all aspects of a person's identity,

their spirituality, culture, and beliefs, not exclusively their biology,

promotes anti-racism in healthcare. Nurses have the responsibility to listen to each patient’s

beliefs without prejudice, to question institutional policies that may disadvantage marginalized

groups, and to advocate for change when cultural insensitivities are identified.

Dr. Bailey’s actions embody anti-racism in this situation; she used her position to challenge institutional

norms and make systemic changes that promote culturally competent care. Nurses who identify