Can we assess students' awareness of cultural diversity? A qualitative study of stakeholders' views

Context  Personal attitudes of doctors towards cultural diversity may influence the delivery of clinical care. Yet whether medical schools should assess a student's cultural awareness and if so, how, has not been specifically debated.

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