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That’s not my name

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London YouTuber Anparasan Sivakumaran provides a guide on how to treat unfamilar names with respect
London YouTuber Anparasan Sivakumaran provides a guide on how to treat unfamilar names with respect

Pacific Pharmacists’ Association treasurer and Auckland pharmacist Natalia Nu’u on the importance of pronouncing patients’ names correctly to encourage meaningful interactions

As pharmacists, one of the most important skills we are taught, and we develop throughout our practice is building rapport with our patients. Every da, Natalia Nu’u, Natalia Nu’u
References
  1. “Why Getting a Name Right Matters” By Zulekha Nathoo 12th January 2021

https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20210108-the-signals-we-send-when-we-get-names-wrong

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  1. Gray B. Managing the cross-cultural consultation: The importance of cultural safety. NZ Fam Physician. 2008;35(2):124–130.

  1. “How to Respect My Ethnic Name” by Anparasan Sivakumaran

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