Overcoming health care disparities via better cross-cultural communication and health literacy.
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Abstract
Health care disparities have multiple causes; the dynamics of the physician-patient encounter is one of the causes that can be modified. Here, we discuss specific recommendations related to cross-cultural communication and health literacy as practical steps to providing more equitable health care to all patients.
Medical subject headings
- Cultural Competency
- Healthcare Disparities
- Physician-Patient Relations