title: Cultural influences on physician communication in health care teams.
abstract: This article maintains that the educational background and the occupational demands of the physician establish certain values that require protection. The article proposes that a healthy sensitivity to these "cultural" influences is needed in communicating with physicians, especially within health care teams.
authors.affiliation: Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska.
authors.forename: D D
authors.initials: DD
authors.lastname: Cali
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003469:Culture; D004501:Education, Medical; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010820:Physicians; D012945:Social Values