In Person
Cultural Distress and the Physiological Response
- Breakout Session
- Main Building ED 214/215 (Classroom)
- November 7 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
What is cultural distress? It is a negative response rooted in a cultural conflict where the patient lacks control over their situation. It results in more physiologic effects on the body resulting in allostatic overload. To prevent this, healthcare practitioners must use strategies such as cultural humility to help patients navigate healthcare. Come find the best ways to deliver culturally sensitive care in any setting.
