The
ETHNIC Model4
The ETHNIC mnemonic is another example of simple framework for practicing culturally
competent care.
| E |
Explanation
(How do you explain your illness?) |
| T |
Treatment
(What treatment have you tried?) |
| H |
Healers
(Have you sought any advice from folk healers?) |
| N |
Negotiate
(mutually acceptable options) |
| I |
(Agree
on) Intervention |
| C |
Collaboration
(with patient, family, and healers) |
