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THIS EPISODE is about Cultural Awareness. Irina Varlan speaks to two clinicians who have an interest in this area, as they cover important issues such as:

1. How to approach culure conversations, and what language to use when discussing.
2. Important principles to bear in mind.
3. By way of example, there will be a focus on Muslim patients fasting in Ramadhan.
4. And a vareity of other points worth knowing about different cultures and approaches we can use

Special thanks to our guest speakers:

• Dr Margaret Abbott, Health inequality lead for Nottingham City & GP;
• Farheen Jessa- was a Psych pharmacist at Notts HC trust with an interest in the stigma attached to mental health in the Asian community.

Useful links:

• Elearning for health Cultural awareness training modules: https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/438885
• Government Migrant Health website: Migrant health guide - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
• Diabetes Uk Diabetes and Ramadan | Fasting | Diabetes UK
• BMJ infographic about things to consider in Ramadan (not just diabetes) Ramadan fasting with existing conditions | The BMJ
• British Islamic Medical Association advice on various topics: Advice | British Islamic Medical Association (britishima.org)

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