title: Cross-cultural communication in health.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Mary Seacole Research Centre, De Montfort University, Leicester, United Kingdom. mrdj@dmu.ac.uk
authors.forename: Mark R D
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Johnson
mesh_terms: 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