Culture, society & healthcare

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• Behaves in ways which acknowledge the social, economic & political factors in patient illness
• Behaves in ways which acknowledge the impact of culture, ethnicity, sexuality, disability & spirituality on health
• Identifies his/her own cultural values that may impact on his/her role as a doctor

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