Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are Fundamental in Our Dedication to Excellence
Clear communication is vital for a clinician to understand the chronic pain that patients experience and how it affects their lives. We understand that response to pain may vary greatly among individuals and may be influenced by personal and cultural attributes. The clinicians in the UC Davis Division of Pain Medicine have embraced the concept of cultural humility, meaning that we recognize that we must learn about the experiences and cultural standards of our individual patients in order to develop effective personalized plans to treat them. We further appreciate that individual variability beyond cultural factors also can influence this dynamic.
We acknowledge the need to be more than culturally competent, which means being aware of differences among the various members of our society. Beyond that, we must have cultural humility, which embodies maintaining respect for the traditions and experiences of people from differing backgrounds, strengthened by willingness to let patients’ preferences and values help guide development of a care plan for them. This mindfulness extends beyond cultural factors and includes all contextual variables that can affect response to pain, treatments and access to care.
We seek to ensure that all patients feel comfortable and supported throughout their treatment journey. Know that when you seek care in the UC Davis Pain Management Clinic, we will value your personal experiences and perspective, and treat you with the respect that you and every other patient deserves.