The
LEARN Model2
To practice culturally sensitive health care the following guidelines around
a mnemonic LEARN may be used:
| L |
Listen
to the patient's perspective |
| E |
Explain
and share one's own perspective |
| A |
Acknowledge
differences and similarities between these two perspectives |
| R |
Recommend
a treatment plan |
| N |
Negotiate
a mutually agreed-on treatment plan |
