title: Tailoring genetic information and services to clients' culture, knowledge and language level.
abstract: This article discusses approaches to dealing with transcultural care. Patient treatment can be improved by considering various cultural differences, establishing empathy, and focused listening. Scenarios, points for reflection and suggestions for non-judgemental language are provided.
authors.affiliation: Clinical Genetics Department, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge.
authors.forename: Anna
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Middleton
authors.forename: Mushtaq
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ahmed
authors.forename: Sara
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Levene
mesh_terms: D003144:Communication Barriers; D003241:Consanguinity; D005260:Female; D005817:Genetic Counseling; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D010375:Pedigree; D011247:Pregnancy; D011295:Prenatal Care; D013240:Stereotyping; D016746:Transcultural Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006113:United Kingdom