title: Cross-cultural communication and health care practice.
abstract: This article describes concepts such as culture, cross-culture and the effect of culture in the communication process between clients and health professionals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in order to promote holistic health care. The paper outlines a case study that can be used to both support and improve cultural competence.
authors.affiliation: Curtin University, Western Australia.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Orb
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Wynaden
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003142:Communication; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000592:standards*; D014943:Global Health; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D007802:Language; D011361:Professional Competence; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D011787:Quality of Health Care