title: Chaplains' communications with Latino patients: case studies on non-verbal communication.
abstract: Introduces non-Latino chaplains to aspects of non-verbal communications dynamics one may encounter with some Latino patients. Illustrates through vignettes issues of non-verbal communications. Compares and contrasts classical understandings of professional etiquette to Latino views. Provides specific "insights" into the communication styles among some Latinos. Includes a list of non-verbal messages and their generic interpretations.
authors.affiliation: AIDS Pastoral Care Network, Chicago, IL 60640, USA.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rodriguez
mesh_terms: D002977:Clergy; D006630:Hispanic or Latino; D006801:Humans; D009633:Nonverbal Communication; D010327:Pastoral Care; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D014481:United States