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 common understanding of language is crucial.
Johnson
Mark R D
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Mary Seacole Research Centre, De Montfort University, Leicester, United Kingdom. mrdj@dmu.ac.uk
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel / Q000208:ethnology; D001294:Attitude to Health / Q000208:ethnology; D003142:Communication; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D006801:Humans; D007802:Language; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations