Cultural and linguistic competence is a set of congruent behaviors, attitudes, and policies that come together in a system, agency, or among professionals that enables effective work in cross-cultural situations. Competence implies the capacity to function effectively as an individual and an organization within the context of the cultural beliefs, behaviors, and needs presented by consumers and their communities.

Descriptor ID	D054521
MeSH Number(s)	I01.880.853.100.364
Concept/Terms	Cultural Competency Cultural Competency Competency, Cultural Cultural Competencies Cultural Competence Cultural Competence Competence, Cultural

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