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Understand the importance of social and cultural dynamics, to avoid alienating the patient from his or her family and community.
Consider the cultural meaning of symptoms or illness and the cultural values of the patient and the patient's family.
Recognize that cultural context and societal views may affect development of symptoms and treatment response.
Consider cultural values in the patient's decision making about taking medication and adhering to medication regimens and other treatment.
When determining a pharmacologic treatment plan, understand that genetic polymorphisms in hepatic cytochrome P450 enzymes occur at varying frequencies across ethnic groups.

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