Cross-cultural communication in health

Effective communication is intrinsic to the delivery of satisfactory health care. It is necessary to recognize that even when using a common language, serious communication problems may arise when cultures and their inherent understandings of meaning differ. This article points out instances where a...

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Published inClinical cornerstone Vol. 6; no. 1; pp. 50 - 52
Main Author Johnson, Mark R.D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Elsevier B.V 2004
Subjects
Attitude of Health Personnel - ethnology
Attitude to Health - ethnology
Communication
Cross-Cultural Comparison
Cultural Diversity
Delivery of Health Care
Humans
Language
Professional-Patient Relations
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Summary:Effective communication is intrinsic to the delivery of satisfactory health care. It is necessary to recognize that even when using a common language, serious communication problems may arise when cultures and their inherent understandings of meaning differ. This article points out instances where a common understanding of language is crucial.
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ISSN:1098-3597
1873-4480
DOI:10.1016/S1098-3597(04)90007-5