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Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care
Published on: February 16, 2011
Truth before reconciliation, antiracism before cultural safety
Leanne Poitras Kelly1, Christina Chakanyuka1
1School of Nursing, Faculty of Human and Social Development, University of Victoria, PO Box 1700, STN CSC, Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2, Canada.
Abstract:
BackgroundCultural safety has been a constituent in nursing education for more than two decades. As evidence of racism and interpersonal violence in the health care system is mounting there is speculation on the meaning of cultural safety for nurses working in the field and with Indigenous peoples regarding the clarity of its intent. Objectives: Discussion Paper to revisit the foundation of Ramsden's work and articulate the rationale for specific antiracist language. Conclusions: Antiracist practice is a necessity for cultural safety to be successful. Impact Statement: Nurse educators must clarify the intention of cultural safety to explicitly include antiracist language, skills-based training, and pedagogy building on critical race theory.
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