title: Caring for the ethnic elder. Even when language is not a barrier, patients may be reluctant to discuss their beliefs and practices for fear of criticism or ridicule.
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Evans
authors.forename: B A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Cunningham
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003144:Communication Barriers; D005190:Family; D005851:Geriatric Nursing; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D016746:Transcultural Nursing