The SANA Check — A 60-Second Cultural Self-Test

SANA is a short communication reminder you run in your head before entering the room. It is a self-check, not a certification.

S — Salaam: did I greet before starting?

A — Ask: did I ask permission before touching or examining?

N — Names: did I use the patient's name and the correct male/female form?

A — Assure: did I reassure and explain the next step before leaving?